Zinsser 2966 PaperTiger Scoring Tool for Wallpaper Removal Single Head

by Zinsser

Product Description

From the Manufacturer

PAPERTIGER Wallcovering Scoring Tool perforates waterproof wallcoverings so remover solution can penetrate and resolubilize paste. PAPERTIGER's patented scoring disks open surface holes to let DIF penetrate and attack the paste. In 1985, Zinsser introduced a tool that answered the need for a better way to perforate waterproof wallcoverings. This wallcovering tool, called PAPERTIGER, was as revolutionary an advance in its field as DIF was in remover solutions. With PAPERTIGER, scoring became faster, easier and safer for both worker and wall.

Product Description

A tool designed to score wallcovering surfaces to allow wallpaper removers to penetrate to the wall surface. The unique cutting action penetrates the wallcovering only and lifts small sections away from the surface.

Product Details

• Item Weight: 8 ounces
• Shipping Weight: 2.4 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Shipping: This item is also available for shipping to select countries outside the U.S.
• ASIN: B0000DI7WP
• California residents: Click here for Proposition 65 warning.
• Item model number: 2966
• Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (10 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #4,944 in Home Improvement (See Top 100 in Home Improvement)
  • #1 in Home Improvement > Painting Supplies & Wall Treatments > Prep Materials > Wallpaper Tools

Customer Reviews

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19 of 19 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars It does what they say it will do..., January 18, 2005

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Scott Pointon "Former Marine, Librarian, Wood... (Crest Hill, IL United States) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Zinsser 2966 PaperTiger Scoring Tool for Wallpaper Removal Single Head (Tools & Home Improvement)

My wife and I had some wallpaper and some border to strip so that we could repaint a bedroom and bath. In combination with a spray-on gel stripper, I used this scoring tool to help with the job. I found that it does a great job of easily scoring the paper and the resulting holes do allow the stripper gel to penetrate better. If I had anything negative to say it is that in a lot of cases this is unnecessary. By doing side by side tests, I was able to get as good of results by spraying the stripper onto un-scored border as I did when using the "paper tiger." In fact, at times the scored paper was more work to remove because it tore into smaller pieces during removal.

I think this tool will be great for removing heavy/commercial wallpaper or wallpaper that has been painted over, but I also think that it is overkill for an awful lot of home use situations...

7 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars 5000sq ft Of Office Space Partly Wallpapered,,,,,Needs Paint., August 31, 2005

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Tom in KY "Square Eye for the Tool Guy" (Western KY) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Zinsser 2966 PaperTiger Scoring Tool for Wallpaper Removal Single Head (Tools & Home Improvement)

I bought this tool in '02, I had several paint contracts that year. A 5000sq ft office building with paper borders, wallpaper in restrooms and kitchen, paper from chair rail down in customer service areas, had to be painted. I admit, I kind of panicked. The salesman at my paint supplier recommended this gadget. It worked out great! A garden sprayer,wallpaper stripping solution,my Paper Tiger and a 6" drywall taping knife(about 10 garbage bags)took me about 6-7 hours to strip it all off, cleaning up the mess as I go. If not for the little Paper Tiger I might still be peeling the face off, then spraying the underlying paper backing and rolling that off a precious little at a time. Great time saver, never once penetrated the paper covering on the drywall beneath.

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Score 10 for the Scoring Tool, November 16, 2010

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E. Johnson "selina" (tucson) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Zinsser 2966 PaperTiger Scoring Tool for Wallpaper Removal Single Head (Tools & Home Improvement)

Sometimes the simplest tool gets the job done. I had read the reviews and decided to try it out along with the Zinsser 2486 DIF Fast Acting Spray Ready To Use Wallpaper Stripper. I followed the instructions and it worked out great. This simple tool allows the spray to soak the wallpaper. I'm not sure how it would work without the Fast Acting Spray. It does take a little arm muscle to scrape off the wallpaper and glue but it wasn't that difficult. This product met my expectations and I would definitely purchase it again.