If the wallpaper isn t strippable you ll need to score it so that wallpaper stripper or steam can get behind the paper and soften the adhesive.
Remove vinyl wallpaper from wood pabel.
Once you have made the x in the vinyl wallpaper start to soften it by spraying some of the water onto the wall from the spray bottle.
This should help you to get enough leverage on the wallpaper to pry it up.
Next spray liquid wallpaper remover onto the remaining paper then use a trowel to spread the liquid over the paper so it soaks in thoroughly.
Generally the remover will need to stay on the walls for up to 30 minutes before it is effective.
Otherwise use any of the following.
Mix up some wallpaper removal solvent.
Once the tough vinyl layer is gone commercial wallpaper removal products will be effective.
Commercial wallpaper remover mix as directed on the bottle.
If you are having trouble removing the vinyl from the top try working from the bottom up.
Sometimes just plain water works fine if you re lucky.
Start by peeling off the vinyl from the paper backing.
It may work better.
Many people recommend steam or hot water to remove wallpaper adhesive but i would be concerned about the effect it might have on the paneling s finish and ultimately the wood s grain.
Hgtv expert steve watson shows how to remove vinyl wallpaper.
Allow a few minutes for it to soak in and then press your knife around the wet area.