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Date Posted: 18:35:32 01/14/04 Wed
Author: Kaan
Subject: I need a Stripper

My Hubby left today today for Las Vegas with several business associates to attend the International Builders' show. Business trip or golf vacation??? He says it is business but I think they all took their golf clubs.
Anyways, I have been threatening him with the "While you were out" TV show for the past month. He wasn't even past the end of the driveway when I started stripping the wallpaper from the kitchen/diningroom. It is coming off in small pieces and seems to be taking forever. Does anyone have any ideas of how to make stripping wallpaper easier? I have a couple girlfriends coming over on the weekend to help paint. No more faux finishes and wallpaper for me!

Help... Hubby is gone and I need a stripper!

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[> Re: I need a Stripper -- Rose, 19:47:38 01/14/04 Wed [1]

This is nasty, but it works. Vinegar. I don't remember what the exact measurements are, but a vinegar and water in a spray bottle works well. You have to let it sit for a bit and yet, it stinks. It works though.

You can also rent a steamer. That's a lot easier and gets rid of that nasty aroma.


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[> [> Re: I need a Stripper -- LL, 19:53:55 01/14/04 Wed [1]

Well we have plenty here in Vegas, Kaan, but not the type you want. Sorry, I've never taken off wallpaper in my life so I can't help ya.


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[> Re: I need a Stripper -- PMD, 20:08:19 01/14/04 Wed [1]

They make a special spray to remove wallpaper...can't remember the name but it's blue and has the consistancy of jello.

Make small incisions in the paper with a special circular cutter designed for wallpaper removal and spary with the remover it's messy but it comes right off.

and here is another great guide:
Click here


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[> Re: I need a Stripper -- Caro, 07:46:46 01/15/04 Thu [1]

dayum... I was going to come over if you'd found a stripper-stripper...

hmmmm... there is that stuff that PMD said (the blue stuff)..

best thing is steam.. lotsa steam! rent a steamer, Kaan. They are inexpensive and do the work for you. The wallpaper will slide right off if you wet it enough...

hmmmmmmm... this conversation seems a little "dirty" eh?

lmao!


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[> Thanks for your suggestions -- Kaan, 20:06:52 01/15/04 Thu [1]

Thanks Rose, I used the vinegar & warm water. It worked although it isn't a fun project. Couldn't go out and get a steamer at night. The wallpaper is all off and now I just have to fill the nail holes and such.

Don't think I am going to change jobs anytime soon. Being a stripper is hard work! LOL

Thanks Laney & Caro for your humour and Herb for your ideas.


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[> [> Re: Thanks for your suggestions -- Rose, 21:45:03 01/15/04 Thu [1]

That's great. I'm glad it worked out for you.

Think you'll get it all done by the time he gets back?

I've never been good with that sort of stuff.


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[> [> [> Yo, Rose? -- LL, 03:23:36 01/17/04 Sat [1]

You're a babe, I just wanted to tell you that!





I hope when I grow up, that I'm more like you. :-)


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[> [> [> [> Re: Yo, Rose? -- Rose, 10:57:04 01/28/04 Wed [1]

Woo Hoo!

You da wo-man!

;)


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[> Re: Kaan, the best way to make wallpaper stripping easier.... -- Bull, 07:49:32 01/19/04 Mon [1]

Pour yourself a large vodka and get a guy to do it for ya lol

Presoaking it always works for me lol


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[> [> ermmm Bull? -- Caro, 10:44:48 01/19/04 Mon [1]

what should she soak? her liver with that vodka?

;)


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