ᐅ How can I remove old vinyl wallpaper?

I am currently trying to update our house and am removing the old wallpaper in the hallway. It has a kind of plastic foam coating on the surface, which makes it very difficult to remove with water. I have to go over it with a sponge for a long time to reach the base layer. Overall, using a scraper to remove it is just as time-consuming. Does anyone have any tips on how to remove this stubborn wallpaper as quickly as possible?

You will need a so-called wallpaper perforator, which is a roller covered with spikes. Use it carefully—just enough to punch holes through the wallpaper, but not the plaster underneath.

Then spray the wallpapered area with wallpaper remover or a solution of warm water and dish soap (cheaper and works just as well).

Wait a bit, then start removing the wallpaper. If it doesn’t come off right away, repeat the process; it’s important that the textured wallpaper is thoroughly perforated. Only then can the wallpaper remover reach the adhesive.

I also had this problem some time ago. This type of wallpaper is extremely stubborn and caused me quite a bit of frustration. I also got one of those spiked rollers, and after practicing several times, it worked well.

Removing a plastic wallpaper is quite a task. It can't be done easily with just regular dish soap. Then my friend came along with a wallpaper spiked roller, and lo and behold, that finally worked.

This is exactly where patience is required. Simply soak it several times and refresh the dishwashing detergent. Then this vinyl wallpaper will almost come off the wall by itself.

I had the same problem some time ago. I managed to fix it using a wallpaper scorer.
Have fun!