Steaming Wallpaper
Home repair expert Henry Harrison shows a guest how to remove old wallpaper using a steamer.
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Materials and Tools:
wallpaper steam machine
putty knife
screwdriver
multi-tool
towel
gloves
safety glasses
Steps:
1. Remove any wall fixtures before starting. As a precaution, turn off power at the breaker box for the room where you're working.
2. Fill up steamer, plug it in and allow it to warm up.
3. Put on gloves and safety glasses and start steaming. Steam wallpaper holding the machine in place about 30 to 40 seconds to make sure to penetrate through the glue.
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