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Sometimes the wallpaper on the walls is an excellent alternative to paint for interior decorating. But during the renovation of the rooms, the paint or paper change of motive is necessary remove all the paper so that it does not affect the new paint or layers.

For non-washable papers without Layer Vinyl
Dampen the paper with water using a sponge, rag or brush. Remember that during the work may be exceeded in water so it would be advisable to cut the supply of electricity where you are working for security reasons.
When meeting the wet paper will begin to blister and rise from the wall. At this time take the top corners and pull low. If the paper tears can help with a spatula, removing the remains gently, trying not to damage the wall. You can override the sizing liquid water or a mixture of water and vinegar.

For washable or vinyl Papers
You can remove the first “layer to the view” by hand with a spatula and without water as this will be useless. Subsequent layers of paper are common, so after removal of the first can continue with water as indicated above. Another way is to use a roller drill, a plastic tool that is responsible for making small holes in the paper so that it penetrates the liquid and thus dampen the lower paper layers, softening the glue.
We recommend you go doing the strip of paper work, dipping in and pulling a few minutes after the paper is wet and tends to rise. Finally subtract the walls waiting to dry completely, paint repair imperfections or marks up with putty or dough scraper, sand, and proceed with new paint or wallpaper.

Temperature, humidity and wind are factors you should consider not to affect the good adhesion and paint finish.

The heat should not be excessive
It is recommended not to paint the sun. The direct effect of sunlight on surfaces causes them to acquire high temperatures that impair adhesion of the material. The solvent with which they are dissolved evaporates quickly producing an immediate drying and avoiding penetration into the surface, causing air bubbles or blisters almost immediately after applying. This is seen more frequently in oil paints and synthetic enamels and varnishes. For water-based paints may occur cracking of the layer of material applied to the wall. Therefore it is recommended facades and exterior paint in the shade or morning or evening. It should take into account the heat in the painting of swimming pools, where it is advisable to work on dry days with temperatures between 10 º and 25 º.

As the environmental humidity affect the paint
In the case of excessive humidity, condensation occurs on the surface wetting and adhesion difficult material applied, especially in the case of oil paints. Never paint when rain is approaching.

The wind and dust particles
The difficulty imposed by the wind is obvious. The adhesion of dust and dirt particles from the surface soil and give you a rough finish. This is less evident during the hell out of walls but seriously affected carpentry as door, windows and surfaces exposed to the touch.