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Scoring tool: It is a tool that is easy to use and cheap on the pockets. Moreover, you do not necessarily have to go through the instruction manual. However, it also does have some disadvantages. One of them is that it cannot be used for larger rooms. Also, it leaves white marks on the walls after scraping off the wallpaper.
A wallpaper steamer: If you can afford to buy more tools, then wallpaper steamer is an essential in your tool kit. It is effective on larger rooms too. Moreover, as above it does not leave any white marks on the scrapped wall. A steamer, generally, is cheap in price. As the name suggests, it eliminates all the glue that is stuck to the wall because of the wallpaper. The steamer heats up the wallpaper that then becomes moisturised. This process makes it easy to peel off.
These two tools are very effective in peeling off the wallpaper easily. However, if you talk about preference, then a wallpaper steamer is always preferred over the scoring tool.
After the wallpaper is heated using the steamer, then peeling it off becomes easy. A scoring tool can be used after using the steamer. Generally, the steamer itself peels off the glue of the wallpaper. No other tools are required sometimes. You need to take precautions of being careful with the steam and the heat generated. Excessive usage can damage the walls.
While using the scoring tool, you first have to use a stripping solution to soak the existing wallpaper. A fabric softener can also be used. These solutions make it easy to peel off the wallpaper using the scoring tool. Care should be taken to remove sections of wallpaper rather than doing it in one go.
Summary
It is always suggested to use steamers rather than scoring tools. Since scoring tools are both tedious and can destroy the wall if not used properly. Moreover, the chemicals used can sometimes prove hazardous to you and your family. It surely is a tedious process, but if done effectively can be done to perfections]]>