tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-206173279535280738.post4357210193117953551..comments2024-03-22T02:27:26.537-05:00Comments on Blackberry House blog retail shop projects and painted furniture: The Bathroom Chronicles -or Wallpaper WhiningAnonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18282743424849017322noreply@blogger.comBlogger26125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-206173279535280738.post-28670830446314905702010-07-07T20:47:32.137-05:002010-07-07T20:47:32.137-05:00I feel your pain...I'm currently stripping a b...I feel your pain...I'm currently stripping a bedroom...and it's no fun! I did just pick up a tip on HGTV the other day that I'm going to try. Put 1/2 hot water and 1/2 fabric softener in a spray bottle. They scored the walls, but the top layer of my paper strips easily enough, so I'm just going to spray it on what's left and try that.Deborah@Green Willow Pondhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06286613340747895432noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-206173279535280738.post-58983944790209622742010-06-29T15:42:10.992-05:002010-06-29T15:42:10.992-05:00Gosh, Polly, what a job. I hope I never need this...Gosh, Polly, what a job. I hope I never need this recipe again. I've been there... P.S. Your junking post (below) is amazing, I can't wait to see what you'll come up with.KimMalkhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11153549261521697368noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-206173279535280738.post-24963242025105352642010-06-28T10:15:36.441-05:002010-06-28T10:15:36.441-05:00I too am cringing at that paper but remember when ...I too am cringing at that paper but remember when it was the "in" thing many years ago. A family member of mine recently had to remove 7 layers of wallpaper in her 100 year old house. A horrible job to be sure. I have no doubt that when you are finished it will be fabulous. <br /><br />Thank you so very much for your kind words and support. I feel at peace knowing that God is in control. <br />In regards to the contest, truthfully I am loving Zach's video. He is so funny and such an inspiration. Given that the votes are free and plentiful he has gotten mine quite a few times. <br /><br />May your open door only reveal beautiful things.Decor To Adorehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04359245078617786198noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-206173279535280738.post-22501012578540884102010-06-27T21:55:22.064-05:002010-06-27T21:55:22.064-05:00Hi Polly,
Thanks so much for visiting my blog an...Hi Polly, <br /><br />Thanks so much for visiting my blog and for sharing your thoughts on The Shabby Chic Cottage interview... I really appreciate it:)<br /><br />now, that seems like a really big job! i would love to see the new look of your bathroom!<br /><br />Have a great week,<br />RachelGreen Girlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18309473265741405080noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-206173279535280738.post-3561067809863365352010-06-27T06:03:37.073-05:002010-06-27T06:03:37.073-05:00You did GOOD~! We also had 3 rooms with multiple ...You did GOOD~! We also had 3 rooms with multiple layers of wallpaper and border on each.. I'd scrape awhile and cry awhile but at last it was off.. Good luck and I know it'll be beautiful and so worthwhile when your finished..<br /><br /><br />SonnySonny Ghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06926830309207639536noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-206173279535280738.post-91035792603328319912010-06-26T23:51:21.999-05:002010-06-26T23:51:21.999-05:00Polly you are a stronger woman than I am for sure!...Polly you are a stronger woman than I am for sure!! I have done this before and what a chore.<br /><br />Come and visit for a Designer Giveaway from Pillow Mint!<br /><br />Karena<br />Art by KarenaKarenahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05206642885608991170noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-206173279535280738.post-59460655710549544942010-06-26T22:51:34.846-05:002010-06-26T22:51:34.846-05:00Our hall bath had a border over paint over wallpap...Our hall bath had a border over paint over wallpaper. I used vinegar in a spray bottle and it all came right off. Even the layer underneath the wallpaper covered in paint and topped with a border! Wallpaper is the devil.Jessica @ Sunny Tuesdayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06048159829014246427noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-206173279535280738.post-88466023147840105142010-06-26T15:18:45.712-05:002010-06-26T15:18:45.712-05:00score it and soak it with downey fabric softener.....score it and soak it with downey fabric softener...works great!! And smells wonderful<br />Hugs<br />SueAnnSueannhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05299288406218968621noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-206173279535280738.post-59954365410451702872010-06-26T14:54:05.308-05:002010-06-26T14:54:05.308-05:00We used our clothes steamer, if I remember correct...We used our clothes steamer, if I remember correctly - the store bought spray stuff didn't work. We only had one wall of the ugliest silver metallic, black and yellow wallpaper to remove. It was a breeze! However the glue on the wall was a bummer to remove. I remember scrapping and collecting all this gummy goo for days. Dawn detergent was used to wash the walls - which worked out really well.<br /><br />I'm sorry that you have so much work to do. But I know once you are done those rooms are going to be magazine worthy!!!Koleinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00248290873145151407noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-206173279535280738.post-22520237705683370842010-06-26T10:50:16.989-05:002010-06-26T10:50:16.989-05:00I feel your pain. Back in the day my friend and I ...I feel your pain. Back in the day my friend and I use to hang wallpaper for a little extra family income. WE made sure to charge $$$ for paper removal....no fun. Looks great so far :)Susie from Bienvenuehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14428674663127912455noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-206173279535280738.post-40869537674760819732010-06-26T06:50:24.935-05:002010-06-26T06:50:24.935-05:00Well, at least they coordinated the stripes with t...Well, at least they coordinated the stripes with the floral, Polly! : ) I've been there, but only had to do a powder room and we were the ones who had put the paper up. I used fabric softener from the dollar store. I had kind of peeled the top layer off of mine, too. I just rolled it on in sections with a paint roller, waited 5 minutes then used a flat blade. It was probably the easiest time I ever had removing wallpaper!Kathy @ Creative Home Expressionshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01341667486449125153noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-206173279535280738.post-9437453668502466892010-06-26T01:26:35.406-05:002010-06-26T01:26:35.406-05:00A Wagner wallpaper steamer. My wallpaper nearly ro...A Wagner wallpaper steamer. My wallpaper nearly rolled off all on it's own. I even removed an old vinyl floor using it! Heat is amazing for softening glue.<br /><br />I empathize with you. That was one wild west bathroom! YOUCH!!! Does your head spin from being that up close and personal with all those graphics?!?<br /><br />DonnaFunky Junk Interiorshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14349795167023622107noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-206173279535280738.post-62872393704108105252010-06-26T01:05:16.597-05:002010-06-26T01:05:16.597-05:00I totally sympathize with you. I have done this an...I totally sympathize with you. I have done this and it is not a fun or rewarding job. Looks like you have a handle on it though. Won't it be fun redoing that bathroom. It looks a lot better already.Beverlyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08676849110885205835noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-206173279535280738.post-71472106792515713042010-06-25T22:53:55.924-05:002010-06-25T22:53:55.924-05:00Ugh, I hate taking down wallpaper. I can totally f...Ugh, I hate taking down wallpaper. I can totally feel your pain. But I must admit I've never had to remove THAT much before! It's looking better already though=)Ali @ Honey and Maple Syruphttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06486865209127820937noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-206173279535280738.post-50153791179494201932010-06-25T22:37:01.292-05:002010-06-25T22:37:01.292-05:00Sorry to hear you've been spending time with s...Sorry to hear you've been spending time with strippers...:D<br />GREAT progress you are making. I have three bathrooms I want to do this with...I am still fighting the mental battle, and just need to go forth; you've encouraged me, so it has not been for naught. Hang in there, girl!<br /><br />Suzannesoutherninspirationhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11963496784797926400noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-206173279535280738.post-49619938955834476642010-06-25T21:23:25.429-05:002010-06-25T21:23:25.429-05:00It looks like you made a lot of progress in that b...It looks like you made a lot of progress in that bathroom. I remember my big wallpapering craze in the early 90's. I feel sorry for whoever bought my house in Wisconsin because I don't think there was one wall not wallpapered when I left that house. But I did size every wall before I papered so it should have come off easily (at least that's what the sizing was supposed to do).<br />Look forward to seeing the final reveal of the room.<br />JaneJanehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07951102874653675235noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-206173279535280738.post-57434566022810448272010-06-25T20:32:41.587-05:002010-06-25T20:32:41.587-05:00That is a lot of work...good job-
sandy toeThat is a lot of work...good job-<br /><br />sandy toeShell in your Pockethttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11942896369222883929noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-206173279535280738.post-85469433587619685382010-06-25T20:06:04.906-05:002010-06-25T20:06:04.906-05:00I grew up in a home with every thing wall papered....I grew up in a home with every thing wall papered. My mom loved changing rooms out. Me on the other hand, not so much. But what did I know, I wall papered a few accents walls. Mistake. It was such a PAIN to take down when I grew tired of it. Once down though, the real fun begins.Pine Tree Homehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03875921008304996532noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-206173279535280738.post-63312917654028605862010-06-25T18:18:59.912-05:002010-06-25T18:18:59.912-05:00The man that removed some wallpaper in my family r...The man that removed some wallpaper in my family room before painting used the same mixture you described with Dawn detergent soap. He swears by it. <br /><br />I can't say I dislike any of your wallpaper, I think it should be used in small doses...1/3 of a wall or under a chair rail. But hey...wallpaper is supposed to be making a comeback!! ;-D<br /><br />xoxo<br />JanieBlondie's Journalhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12988377413260331618noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-206173279535280738.post-37929174573163381142010-06-25T18:13:52.285-05:002010-06-25T18:13:52.285-05:00You're making some real progress! Give yoursel...You're making some real progress! Give yourself a break and treat yourself to something for all your hard work.<br />BrendaBrenda Pruitthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14544794729410559072noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-206173279535280738.post-71901677419975332942010-06-25T18:08:15.902-05:002010-06-25T18:08:15.902-05:00Oh, I've been there and I've done that! It...Oh, I've been there and I've done that! It will be over (and worth it) someday soon.Tanyahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00872022519671092613noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-206173279535280738.post-8666122584686710542010-06-25T18:01:04.446-05:002010-06-25T18:01:04.446-05:00Oh, and I used a tinted primer first to seal in an...Oh, and I used a tinted primer first to seal in any glue that was left behind. I was so scared of the paint not sticking!Anita @ GoingALittleCoastalhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02601157532080826275noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-206173279535280738.post-84669793402310621192010-06-25T18:00:09.866-05:002010-06-25T18:00:09.866-05:00I feel your pain, really I do. I had it in only on...I feel your pain, really I do. I had it in only one room and that was all I could take. But I do have cathedral ceiling which made it even harder. We had to rent a steamer, it was the only thing that helped. I had damage too. I used a flat paint to camouflage what didn't get repaired all that well!Anita @ GoingALittleCoastalhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02601157532080826275noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-206173279535280738.post-91829720487115685712010-06-25T17:59:28.717-05:002010-06-25T17:59:28.717-05:00I have been removing painted over vintage wallpape...I have been removing painted over vintage wallpaper and the only thing that works for me is straight vinegarJohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09967445220516599195noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-206173279535280738.post-22570370795567127692010-06-25T17:43:36.877-05:002010-06-25T17:43:36.877-05:00Oh Polly! Five rooms of that awful stuff. Your h...Oh Polly! Five rooms of that awful stuff. Your hands must be worn thin. I was striping wallpaper in my foyer and dinning room in our last house and everyone who came to the house during the process had to rip a piece or two off themselves. Maybe you need to have a party?<br />Keep up the good work the bathroom already looks like it is 15 years younger.<br />TraciAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06560321164399562479noreply@blogger.com