We pulled out the linoleum, which left a paper and glue residue. An affordable steamer tool along with a wide metal scraper made removing the residue much easier. The steamer was also helpful with removing the vinyl wallpaper. It left an adhesive residue over a good portion of the wood paneling, we’ll have to take a sander to gently remove it. It’s unsealed wood so chemical removers like goo-gone would leave an oily residue.
We’re also removing the vinyl from the ceiling, but are having a much harder time with that. It’s chipping apart in tiny fragments. Steamers are problematic and hazardous to use on a ceiling. We think we may try a chemical wallpaper remover/ vinyl softener, which will also be problematic and hazardous, but hopefully faster.
We really like the effect the exposed wood paneling has on the space. It really warms things up. I’ll talk about where we’re headed visually with the camper soon, promise!
