Whether you want to put up new wallpaper or switch to painted walls, removing wallpaper is a key way to give a room a fresh start.

Bob tours a basement recreation room that has recently been remodeled. The walls, ceilings, and floors have all be restored. The living room has been wallpapered and there is a new fireplace mantel. The kitchen has had a face-lift, also, with new wallpaper and cabinets. The bathroom was completely redone. It has new wall tile, a new fiberglass tub, new floor tile and new vanities. Bob meets Tom Lally, the electrician who is installing a very unique light fixture. It is a Paul Revere Lantern made to look like something from long ago. Tom demonstrates how to hang the fixture from the ceiling. Make sure the power is off! Mount the fixture by its bar and hook together the house wiring to the fixture wiring.

Here s another great tip from BobVila.com. Wallpaper can be a beautiful and a long-lasting d cor solution, but when it s time to remove it you need patience, perseverance and a little know-how. There are different techniques for removing every kind of wallpaper, but the tools and preparation are much the same. First and foremost, realize that this is a wet and messy process. Removing or re-covering everything in the room with plastic and masking off trim and windows will eliminate a lot of cleanup hassles. Start at a top corner of the wall and try peeling off any loose areas of the outer layer. Once you ve peeled off everything you can, run a perforation tool over the rest. Mix your removal solution according to the manufacturer s instructions and spray it on with a spray bottle or garden sprayer. Wallpaper remover is an enzyme designed to dissolve the adhesive. Let it sit 5 minutes or so before you start scraping with a putty knife. To avoid damaging the plaster or drywall as you scrape, use only the knife s flat edge and not the corners. You may need to spray again a few times to get it all. Buying or renting a wallpaper steamer can make tough jobs much easier. Use this tool carefully because soaking the drywall or plaster will damage it. Find out more at BobVila.com: the ultimate home improvement web site! 2008 BobVila.com

Here's how to get the most from your home decorating efforts without breaking the bank. Look for good quality furniture with refinishing potential at garage sales, flea markets, or antique shops. Repair and recover them to match your decor. Doing your own painting and wallpapering can save a lot. And remember, you can always get help from a professional decorator on a hourly basis to get you started.

paper into position on the wall without tearing. Sizing also makes later removal of the paper easier. Sizing is a watery consistency and should be applied with a paint roller and pan. The wall is ready to apply paper when the sizing is dry.

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