<p>A wallpaper scarifying device including a plate (14) and at least one scarifying assembly (13) coupled to the plate (14). The scarifying assembly (13) includes a swivel fixture (20) rotatably coupled to the plate (14) about an axis of rotation and rotatably carrying a cutting disk (22) at an angle of less than 45 degrees relative a plane perpendicular to the axis of rotation. The cutting disk (22) has a plurality of teeth (42) extending from a periphery thereof.</p>