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Stripping lining paper that has been gloss painted
Anne Lovell 08/10/2026 - 10.38 AM
Can get paper we hung off the wall then there is ordinary lining paper which also comes off easy but under that there is lining paper that has been glossed years ago. Tried scoring, soaking and steaming but it has taken me 12 hours to strip half a dining room wall. Any tips?
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J bamford painting and decor
Rating: 4.8 out of 5
Red hot water
I mean hot nearly boiling
Empty I to a big paint scuttle
Use a 12 inch roller with extension to apply
Be careful on the downward stroke or you might spray your face with hot water
The key to removing paper like that is to leave it to soak in
Then apply again over and over
At some point it will break down the old paint
You will be able to roll all the wall in a few mins
Leave for 2/4 mins
Repeat and repeat
Try not to score the walls if your painting after or you could end up having to skim over the marks
This is what I do even on old woodchip that has been glossed over
Good luck
Answered8 October 2026
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