Experts expect that the global commercial wallpaper market will grow at a CAGR of 3.6% from 2022 to 2028. However, even if all the other businesses are using wallpaper, it may still not be right for your business building. You may believe that wallpaper removal, followed by commercial wall painting, is the way to go.
However, you may not know how to remove the grasscloth wallpaper that’s currently on your business’s walls. If so, read on to get a full guide to removing grasscloth wallpaper.
What Is Grasscloth Wallpaper?
The term “grasscloth wallpaper” refers collectively to a few different types of wallpaper. Any wallpaper that is hand woven from natural plant fibers is grasscloth wallpaper. Common plant fibers that are used to make grasscloth wallpaper include the following:
- Jute
- Sisal
- Seagrass
- Bamboo
- Arrowroot
The wallpaper that results from this process looks and feels textured. It can also add visual interest to rooms. However, people who add grasscloth wallpaper to their business’s walls may soon regret doing so.
Grasscloth wallpaper is very difficult to remove. This is why many may resort to painting grasscloth wallpaper. But that still may not get you a satisfactory look.
Steps For Removing Grasscloth Wallpaper
Still, as long as you follow the right steps, you should get rid of that old wallpaper quickly and easily. First, gather the following supplies:
- Stepladder
- Scoring tool
- Wallpaper remover
- Putty knife or other scraper
- Sandpaper
- Steamer (optional)
Do you have all of these together? Once you do, remove any furniture, paintings, and/or other items that can interfere with your wallpaper removal efforts. Then proceed with the following steps:
Score Wallpaper
Use your scoring tool to score your grasscloth wallpaper. Doing so will help your wallpaper remover to get through the wallpaper. It can then loosen the adhesive underneath.
Use the Wallpaper Remover
Read the instructions on the label of the wallpaper remover. Then apply the remover to the wallpaper. Step away and give it some time to work its magic.
Scrape Wallpaper Away
Use your putty knife or another scraping tool to remove the wallpaper. Use your step ladder to reach the top of the wall first. Then work your way down.
Are some areas stubborn? Then use your steamer. This should help loosen any adhesive still stuck to the wall.
Sand the Walls
Does your wall still have some adhesive on it? If so, use your sandpaper to sand it away.
Proceed with Interior Painting
You can then proceed with interior painting. However, the get the best result, you may want to hire an interior painting company that specializes in commercial and industrial painting services.
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With these steps, removing grasscloth wallpaper should hardly make you break a sweat. You can probably get it done in a half-an-hour or less per room. You can then get back to your usual working day activities.
After doing this, consider hiring us to paint your business walls. We transform commercial properties in the D.C. and Baltimore Metro areas. Get a free quote by filling out this form.