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Wallwik simplestrip

Anyone used this? I've got to get rid of two rooms of horrendous wallpaper. I'm not sure, I think it is blown vinyl as it's got a raised pattern that is hardened (not woodchip) so I figured the steamer would have a hard time of it.

Someone recommended this stuff and online reviews seem good.

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  • sevenhills
    sevenhills Posts: 5,938 Forumite
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    Anyone used this? I've got to get rid of two rooms of horrendous wallpaper. I'm not sure, I think it is blown vinyl as it's got a raised pattern that is hardened (not woodchip) so I figured the steamer would have a hard time of it.

    Someone recommended this stuff and online reviews seem good.

    I just use a water spray with one drop of washing-up liquid. Your Simple-strip looks expensive.
  • Expense isn't the problem. Time (and to a lesser extent, inclination) are the problem! I have two days to get the house ready for the builders, and the person I thought I had lined up to help me has bailed. I need time saving measures!
  • Take a look at this article. We followed the instructions and stripped a whole house of painted anaglypta, including ceilings, in next to no time.

    http://www.pauljohnsondecor.co.uk/tricks-of-the-trade/how-to-strip-walls
  • aliby21
    aliby21 Posts: 327 Forumite
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    If expense isn't a problem, get the builders to do it!
  • EssexExile
    EssexExile Posts: 6,470 Forumite
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    The top layer of our blown vinyl just peeled off leaving paper, easily removed with a bit of water.
    Tall, dark & handsome. Well two out of three ain't bad.
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