Damaging plaster when using a steamer

[dc110770]

Hi all,

I have had a outside light fitted and the cable has been chased up the internal wall. Now the wall had wallpaper on and it's like a second skin.

As a result of the chase up the wall I will need to remove all the wallpaper from the hallway. I have a steamer to use - will it damage the plaster underneith?

Any tips on keeping the plaster in one piece?

Thanks,

Daniel

 

[wingcoax]

Don't use the steamer right up to the chase and don't keep it in one place too long. The steam should penetrate far enough to loosen the paper.

 

[dc110770]

What about a scorer and then soaking with a solution?

Really can't afford to damge the plaster too much

 

[wingcoax]

That could work, if the paste is not too strong.

 

[joe-90]

If it has been painted - then you are bu**ered. Steamers don't work on painted paper.