How to Remove Caulk From Wallpaper

Remodeling can be a chore. When you remodel and make a mistake like letting caulk drip on your wallpaper and not wiping it immediately, you can be left with a bigger mess then you even imagined. You do not want to harm the wallpaper by removing the caulk with caulk-be-gone or a spray of WD-40. You have to be clever in your attempt to remove caulk from wallpaper.

Things You'll Need

  • Hair dryer
  • Putty knife or utility knife
  • Warm soapy water
  • Towels
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Instructions

    • 1

      For small amounts of caulk on your wallpaper, you can attempt to remove it by simply trying to rub it off with your fingertip or scratching it off with your nail. This will work on very small drips. Be careful to work slowly to avoid nicking or ripping the wallpaper.

    • 2

      If the caulk still remains, set your hair dryer on high and heat up the caulk to soften it.

    • 3

      Once the caulk is softened, slowly scrape it off with your putty or utility knife. Work slowly and with a steady hand. The putty knife could scratch and ruin the wallpaper. Scrape the wallpaper with your knife at slight angle to avoid putting direct pressure on an area.

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      Continue until the caulk is removed. You may need to heat the caulk up one more time.

    • 5

      Wash the wallpaper with warm soapy water and dry it immediately with a dry towel. You do not want the moisture to linger on the wallpaper.