I had been using the 'regular', single head Zinsser Paper Tiger scoring tool to help in removing wallpaper from a living room; plus I've used it plenty in the past. It always left me so tired, as the effort needed to make enough 'holes' in the wallpaper meant quite a workout for both arms. I kept thinking, there had to be an easier way!
Did a bit of research and that's when I discovered Zinsser had the Triple Head Paper Tiger scoring tool,for sale through Amazon; so I ordered it. Put it to work right after receiving it, to score more wallpaper.
Oh my goodness! It was a HUGE improvement, in my opinion. I could score a large area of wallpaper without getting tired, as it covered so much more area with each pass, so to speak. I already knew to keep the pressure light and steady, so have never had any issues with harming the drywall.
By the way, I realize there are different kinds of wallpaper, and some come off easier than others. Mine is from the late 70's or early 80's, and after some trial and error, this method worked best for me: I used a clean paint brush to apply hot water to the top layer, quickly followed with some DIF gel wallpaper remover, applied with a small foam roller (DIF alone didn't seem to work that well). After waiting about 15 minutes, I could usually get off most or all of the top layer.
Then I applied a bit more water to the under layer, and carefully scraped it all off. For me, a Zinsser scraper has never worked well; always felt awkward. However, I have great results with a small flexible putty knife, works great.
| Material | Synthetic |
|---|---|
| Color | Red |
| Brand | Zinsser |
| Style | Country |
| Item Weight | 5.28 ounces |
| Product Dimensions | 8.75"L x 9"W |
| Coverage | 28 Square Feet |
| Pattern match | Straight Match |
| Theme | Vintage |
| Is Stain Resistant | No |
| Unit Count | 1.0 Count |
| Manufacturer | Zinsser |
| UPC | 047719029762 |
| Number of Items | 1 |
| Global Trade Identification Number | 00047719029762 |
| Part Number | 2976 |
| Item Weight | 5.3 ounces |
| Country of Origin | USA |
| Item model number | 2976 |
| Is Discontinued By Manufacturer | No |
| Size | 9" x 8.8" |
| Item Package Quantity | 1 |
| Number Of Pieces | 1 |
| Included Components | Painting Supplies;Abrasives & Surface Preparation;wallpaper-hand-tools |
| Batteries Included? | No |
| Batteries Required? | No |
