From: dim@soda.csua.berkeley.edu (D. Gerasimatos)
Newsgroups: misc.consumers.house
Subject: Re: help removing foil wallpaper on ceiling- house is 60 years old
Date: Sun, 26 Dec 2004 09:37:06 +0000 (UTC)
Originator: dim@soda.csua.berkeley.edu (D. Gerasimatos)

In article <1103992340.833983.67990@z14g2000cwz.googlegroups.com>,
KOS  wrote:
>
>Hi, I am working on a bathroom where the ceiling was wallpapered with a
>foil paper. I have used dif enzyme remover to remove the top surface of
>paper. When I removed that I thought I was done- however after a
>careful look I noticed there was another layer of paper. The zif is not
>doing anything. I am afraid to paint the ceiling because I feel it may
>bubble and look terrible.  The ceiling of this room is plaster as are
>the walls. No sheetrock here. I am not intersted in using any sheetrock
>in this house. Can someone suggest a way to remove this paper that
>seems to be so attached to the plaster? I've tried penetrating and
>soaking it but nothing. I have not tried renting a steamer yet, dont
>know if that would work?


I have an idea for you. Why not install a tin ceiling? It will match the
intent of the original and save you all the trouble of taking off the old
layer(s).


Dimitri