Wallpaper removal can be tedious and messy. However, there are tools that make the task a lot easier.

Take these points into consideration when buying tools or materials to remove wallpaper.

• Wallpaper material (the face of the wallpaper): A wallpaper scorer is needed to remove vinyl. Wallpaper removers will work if the wallpaper is paper or another fibrous material.

• Chemicals versus heat: Wallpaper removers are made with chemicals that reduce wallpaper glue. A wallpaper steamer is a tool that heats it down and breaks down the glue.

• Safety: Avoid wallpaper removal solutions. It's best to use safety gloves, long sleeves, and not touch the steamer plates when using wallpaper steam.

The scraper must be flexible and thin. It's less likely the wall to be damaged by the blade. A thinner blade can be used to scrape wallpaper better than a thicker one.

Best Concentrated Wallpaper Remover

The Piranha Spectrum Wallpaper Remover covers a large area. One 32-ounce bottle can make five gallons worth of wallpaper removal solution when mixed with water. It is economical because it covers approximately 75 square footage of wallpaper, according to the company's spec sheets.

Best Putty Knife

Putty knives are easy-to-use and slide behind wallpaper backing when you're scraping it off the wall. Anvil Flexible Putty Knife is thin and flexible, so it's less likely to cause gouges in your wall.

It is available in a variety of sizes. It comes in a variety of sizes. The former isn't small enough to make you spend all day scraping but isn't large enough to feel overwhelming for a beginner.

Best Putty Knife in Tight Spots

You won't be able to use a large knife if you have a small space under a cabinet or on the side. The 1.5-inch Flexible Putty Knife from Husky includes a flexible knife to avoid damaging walls, as well as a smaller edge to scrape wallpaper backing off of tricky areas.

Best Wallpaper Scraper

Special wallpaper scraper tools have sharp blades for removing wallpaper and longer handles than a regular putty knife. WP Chomp Wallpaper Scraping Instrument comes with an interchangeable blade that can also be sharpened. The blade is angled so that it can be used to remove wallpaper more easily and to prevent damage to the wall.

Best Wallpaper Scorer

If you're having trouble getting the wallpaper to stick to its backing when you soak it, it is time to hire a wallpaper scorer.

WP Chomp Wallpaper Scorer uses two rotating stainless-steel scoring wheels and pivoting arms to poke holes in the wallpaper when you apply it. The holes allow the wallpaper-removal solution to reach its backing. The pivoting arm makes it simple to move the tool along the wall without having it set at an angle.