WALL PAPER BORDER

[claybury]

ANY GOOD TIPS TO REMOVE THE STICKY PART LEFT FROM REMOVING WALL PAPER BORDER, MANY THANKS. DAVE.

[gardenknowin]

Depends on what the original adhesive was, but suggest (gently, mind you!) some WD40 and 00-grade stell wool - it worked on mine.Wipe off gunge with cloth dipped in white spirit and allow it to dry. Good luck.

[Clanad]

As the previous poster states, it'd be nice to know what adhesive was used, but there's no reason to suspect other than a wheat based paste, in most cases (at least here in the U.S.). Use some fairly hot water with just a few drops of dish soap in a spray bottle and, using a rough sponge, simply spray, let stand for a few minutes, wipe and do it again. If the adhesive proves to be other than usual wallpaper paste, then maybe gardenknowin's idea sounds good...

[claybury]

thankyou also Clanad for your reply on wallpaper border removal. both helpful replies, Thanks.

[heathfield]

Border adhesives vary greatly in their composition, and many are not simply wallpaper paste - some even come with a self-adhesive backing that remains when you try to remove the border. Others have had the same problem. Perhaps a browse here might give you an answer...

http://www.google.co....paper+border+adhesive

[VonnieII]

You may laugh at this one but mayonnaise actually works - brush on, leave for 5-10 mins and then gently scrape off. Wash area with soapy water.