Removing Glued Trim

[Karen99]

Hi friends,

I chickened out on priming and painting, wallpapering because of the previously installed trim on this Harrison dollhouse, which I bought used...

Someone local suggested removing the trim and wallpapering. Sounds feasible. 

Can anyone suggest the best way to remove this trim without destroying the walls?

I do own a theoretically entire Harrison kit that I bought on eBay for replacement parts... I think it is basically complete. Someone started painting the parts, and gave up.

I will prime before papering, as @havanaholly @KathieB and others have suggested.

Thank you friends!
Karen

[LoriLovesMiniatures]

Hi Karen!

To remove the window trim, I would try a blow dryer on the highest setting of heat. If the windows weren't attached, I would recommend a heat gun.  You could use craft tools to carefully pry the trim off, once you applied some heat. You could also try saturating wood trim with vinegar. I give you credit for working on this used dollhouse.  I would probably just assemble a brand new kit. I find it so much easier to paint the walls/ceilings before assembly.  I found that working on the first floor was easier to do, before I attached the ceiling/second floor and walls.  I made sure that I didn't cover the floor slots where the walls go.  Please let me know if you are able to get the window trim off without causing damage. 

Edited November 19 by LoriLovesMiniatures

[Karen99]

Thanks so much, @LoriLovesMiniatures! Yes...it was a great buy on eBay for $100—on a whim. But now I am hooked. I did have a dollhouse in my 20s...

I would not build one myself. I enjoy the decorating part. The trim and timbers are a challenge to get crisp. I think I will tackle one room at a time, and try to develop a  method. 

Can you recommend a glue to re-attach whatever I remove?

Thanks again!
Karen

[LoriLovesMiniatures]

Karen,

The house was a great buy on Ebay. Decorating is the most fun part!  I am hooked on decorating my dollhouse too!  I love the Titebond white glue that dries clear. Looking forward to seeing your progress.  Thanks for asking your questions on this forum!  We all love to help!

 

 

 

Edited November 19 by LoriLovesMiniatures