hi
not sure if this is the best site for this question but here goes
i am a building maintenance contractor stepping slightly out of my comfort zone, i am quoting for a job, much of which is basic decoration of woodwork and ceilings, however a significant part of it is removing and replacing the existing wall coverings in communal areas and stairwells of a block of flats.
Q1. current wallcovering is a woven backed material of significant thickness which has been there since the 70's, walls underneath appear sound from what i can tell, it is in a 1960's tower. i envisaged roller spiking it and steaming, crossing fingers that the strength and integrity of the material enables it to be removed in strips of some size. ?do i hope in vain or is there a better method to remove this kind of covering.?
Q2, i am a competent hanger of wallpaper on a domestic level, however the size of this job has led me to discover that greater roll widths are available and pasting machines to suit although i have had difficulty locating any. any advice on the difficulties and considerations involved with this would be very much appreciated,
the job has mostly drops of 2.5m with 3-5m runs in places, interrupted by doors to dwellings and service cupboards, would extra width speed the job up that much or is it more designed for longer stretches.
also any info on pasting machines or commercial wallcovering companies would be very much appreciated.
many thanks for any responses from experience
not sure if this is the best site for this question but here goes
i am a building maintenance contractor stepping slightly out of my comfort zone, i am quoting for a job, much of which is basic decoration of woodwork and ceilings, however a significant part of it is removing and replacing the existing wall coverings in communal areas and stairwells of a block of flats.
Q1. current wallcovering is a woven backed material of significant thickness which has been there since the 70's, walls underneath appear sound from what i can tell, it is in a 1960's tower. i envisaged roller spiking it and steaming, crossing fingers that the strength and integrity of the material enables it to be removed in strips of some size. ?do i hope in vain or is there a better method to remove this kind of covering.?
Q2, i am a competent hanger of wallpaper on a domestic level, however the size of this job has led me to discover that greater roll widths are available and pasting machines to suit although i have had difficulty locating any. any advice on the difficulties and considerations involved with this would be very much appreciated,
the job has mostly drops of 2.5m with 3-5m runs in places, interrupted by doors to dwellings and service cupboards, would extra width speed the job up that much or is it more designed for longer stretches.
also any info on pasting machines or commercial wallcovering companies would be very much appreciated.
many thanks for any responses from experience
