Removing wallpaper paste

[Gosso]

I need to remove the old wallpaer paste as Im gonna paint the walls. I have started scraping it if with a small blade. Surely there must be a better and quicker way of getting this paste of?

cheers for any help
Gosso

 

[chappers]

use a steamer and a larger scraper

 

[2scoops0406]

Sugar Soap.

 

[rembrant]

In my experiance painting previous wallpapered walls never works,some paste always soaks into the plaster and you may find your newly painted walls start peeling/cracking or crazing in time .I always apply lining paper.

 

[Dirk]

sugar soap, never fails

 

[Panjandrum]

If stripped properly there won't be much left - meaning I hope you gave it a good soak in the first place.
A wash down with a rough sponge should do the job. You'll know by looking at it.
I have plenty of once-papered walls now painted and it's not a big deal really.