Technical Specifications

11 Hawthorn Parkway

Vernon Hills, IL 60061

Technical Data Bulletin

DIF LIQUID CONCENTRATE WALLPAPER

STRIPPER

Description

DIF is a unique wallpaper stripper that employs enzymatic breakdown of wallpaper paste to make wallpaper

removal easy. This sets it apart from conventional strippers based on wetting agents or steamers which

merely rewet and soften wallpaper paste.

DIF’s patented formula combines a new and more effective blend of wetting agents an enzyme that

degrades wheat paste. After the wetting agent in DIF has penetrated the paper and rewet the paste, the

enzymes in the formula actively work to break down the molecular structure of the reconstituted paste.

The paste is converted to a thin watery solution without adhesive properties. As a result, the bond between the paper and wall is easily

broken and the wallpaper comes off with little effort. Scraping with a putty knife or a wide blade scraper to remove paper is cleaner

and easier with DIF since there is no build-up of thick paste to blunt the edge of the scraper blade. This blunting effect, so common

with conventional wetting agents, leads to gouges in plaster or damage to the paper facing of the drywall. With DIF, damage to either

type of wall surface is minimal.

Advantages of DIF Wallpaper Stripper

• Less messy. Removal with DIF is not as messy since less water is used and there is no steaming to contend with.

• Easier clean-up. Stripped walls are easier to clean because the watery residue washes off easily. Convenient to use. DIF can be used

in closed rooms because there are no fumes, no noxious odors, and no steam.

• Unprimed wallboard. The wallpaper in many older homes was applied directly over unprimed wallboard. DIF removes such paper

cleanly without reducing the wallboard facing paper to a soggy mess or gouging the surface. Such removal is impossible with standard

wetting agents.

• Inexpensive. With DIF, a 12x24 room can be done for about half the cost of renting a steamer for a day.

• Broad use. DIF is most effective on wheat paste, the type in general use. However, its improved wetting agents alone make DIF

more effective than most other agents on the newer cellulose-based adhesives.

Where to use

DIF can be used to strip all types of wallcoverings which are not strong enough to be pulled right off the wall. However, the surface

may have to be treated, depending on the type of wallcovering on the wall, prior to application of DIF.

Surface Preparation

Washable paper - If paper is washable-type (generally a standard paper coated with vinyl or acrylic to make it water-proof or water-

resistant), sand first with coarse sandpaper to break the film and enhance penetration of the enzyme solution. Sand from the top

down, using just enough force to break the coating.

Painted wallpaper - Where wallpaper has been painted over, abrade the surface with coarse sandpaper or, for many coats of paint,

score with the scraper blade.

Vinyl laminates - Where the wallcovering is paper-backed vinyl, strip the vinyl layer by catching a corner and pulling down. The

permeable paper backing which remains of the wall needs no further treatment and removes easily with DIF.

Ordinary wallpaper - This wets easily and requires no prior scoring or other preparation.

Multiple layers of wallpaper - With DIF, multiple layers of paper are removed a layer at a time, although occasionally several layers

may come off at once. Depending on the type of wallcovering in each layer, treat as recommended above. Even where ordinary paper

is involved, scoring with a scraper blade will help penetration of DIF solution through the layers.

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Technical Data Bulletin 11 Hawthorn Parkway Vernon Hills, IL 60061 DIF LIQUID CONCENTRATE WALLPAPER STRIPPER Description DIF is a unique wallpaper stripper that employs enzymatic breakdown of wallpaper paste to make wallpaper removal easy. This sets it apart from conventional strippers based on wetting agents or steamers which merely rewet and soften wallpaper paste. DIF’s patented formula combines a new and more effective blend of wetting agents an enzyme that degrades wheat paste.
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Preparing Enzyme Solution Pour contents of DIF stripper bottle into a bucket of 2 gallon capacity. Then add enough warm tap water to make 2 gallons of solution. The enzyme is activated by the water and the solution is ready to use. Tools for Application DIF can be applied by garden sprayer, sponge, mop, large sponge or fluffy paint roller. For maximum control and minimum runoff, application with a standard garden sprayer is recommended. Coverage One bottle of DIF solution will do a 12ft. x 24ft. room.