Woodchip

[Tom]

Nov 9, 2014 22:20:12 GMT Super-Shiny said:

I would buy one but it is a one of use and hopefully i will never see woodchip again, owning a steamer will only remind me of woodchip

buy it, use it, flog it?

[robby]

They are pretty good, the main reason being that they not only perforate it, they score the top of the paper as well, which allows more of the liquid to penetrate the woodchip and get underneath it. I have a steamer but I found it wasn`t nearly as effective as one of those pressure sprayers that you get in B and Q etc for the garden.

Almost fill it up with petty hot water, add a spoonful of Fairy liquid, pressurise the container and spray the scored and perforated woodchip with a mist of the solution. Dont put so much on as it runs down the wall. When you think it can take it, spray it again and then a third time if it will take it. Give it time to soak in.

Then get the scraper out. It may sound a bit long winded, but it will be quicker than a steamer, more liquid will get under the paper.

[sammy13]

Nov 9, 2014 22:39:58 GMT robby said:

They are pretty good, the main reason being that they not only perforate it, they score the top of the paper as well, which allows more of the liquid to penetrate the woodchip and get underneath it. I have a steamer but I found it wasn`t nearly as effective as one of those pressure sprayers that you get in B and Q etc for the garden.

Almost fill it up with petty hot water, add a spoonful of Fairy liquid, pressurise the container and spray the scored and perforated woodchip with a mist of the solution. Dont put so much on as it runs down the wall. When you think it can take it, spray it again and then a third time if it will take it. Give it time to soak in.

Then get the scraper out. It may sound a bit long winded, but it will be quicker than a steamer, more liquid will get under the paper.

God knows what you were removing, but believe me a black and decker wallpaper steamer is all that is needed, easy, quick no hassle, and doesn't soak the carpet

[robby]

I`ve done quite a few walls where the woodchip has been vynil emulsioned and just steaming go me nowhere sammy13_ 

[VapingBad]

If you get a steamer don't get one with the water tank and steam head in one they are heavy, tiring and need refilling (waiting) too often.

[VapingBad]

Super-Shiny Aldi have a steamer for £25 from Thursday.

[Greg]

Super-Shiny Personally I'd go for El cheapo Aldi SC and one of Robbies doofahs, any doofah links robby ?

[Deleted]

Can't really add anything than what been mentioned already but wood chip will become fashionable again one day, not sure when and what century but another option wood (would) be is to keep it up and paint over it and hope for the best its sooner rather than later.

Hope your well Shiny

[robby]

Nov 10, 2014 18:03:30 GMT stamina said:

Can't really add anything than what been mentioned already but wood chip will become fashionable again one day, not sure when and what century but another option wood (would) be is to keep it up and paint over it and hope for the best its sooner rather than later.

Hope your well Shiny

Is that wishful thinking stamina? ................... you still got some up on your walls?

[robby]

Nov 10, 2014 17:55:21 GMT Greg said:

Super-Shiny Personally I'd go for El cheapo Aldi SC and one of Robbies doofahs, any doofah links robby ?

www.ebay.co.uk/sch/i.html?_odkw=eleaf+istick&_from=R40&_osacat=0&_from=R40&_trksid=p2045573.m570.l1313.TR4.TRC1.A0.H0.Xwallpaper+scores&_nkw=wallpaper+scores&_sacat=0

There are a few different ones there, the Stanley one is the best and quickest but also the dearest

[Deleted]

No I haven't robby but I have some in the freezer. Serves me right going to Iceland and buying the cheapo oven chips.

Yuk

[robby]

hahahahaha stamina lolol

[mybad]

What is the woodchip painted with .

[Super-Shiny]

Nov 10, 2014 20:59:46 GMT mybad said:

What is the woodchip painted with .

Emulsion paint, how many coats i don't know.

Cheers robby been looking at the Zinsser Paper Tiger Triple Head and maybe some of Zinsser DIF Concentrate Wallpaper Stripper for minimal damage against the plasterboard as opposed to the risk with a steamer, will more than likey be more hard work BUT less work in the long run when repairing the plasterboard

[mybad]

I think the pros just put a steamer in the room and shut the door for 20 / 30 mins and thats it. just peels off as easy as that. you will always struggle with the D.i.y stuff with woodchip.