How to Peel Off Wallpaper Border?

Score the wallpaper border lightly with a scoring tool or utility knife

Fill a spray bottle with warm water and a few drops of dish soap

Spray the border thoroughly and let it soak for 10 to 15 minutes

Use a putty knife or scraper to lift an edge

Peel the border back slowly at a low angle

Reapply warm water to stubborn sections as needed

Use a wallpaper removal solution for adhesive that will not loosen

Scrape off remaining adhesive with a putty knife

Wipe the wall clean with a damp sponge

Let the wall dry completely before repainting or applying new wallpaper

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