Wallpaper and Wallcoverings - wallpaper that refuses to come off quietly
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uh-oh-oh1
11-21-05, 08:16 AM
preparing to paint. removed paneling. nice wall under. removed wallpaper. 2nd layer. trying to remove 2nd layer. score, soak with diff, scrap, steam. still won't come off. started removing anyway. wall was NOT sized. perhaps one coat of sealer paint with texture. ripping off sheetrock paper. no other choice.
Can I...?
continue as I am and then skim on a layer of joint compound, repaint and retexture the wall and then apply my color? :confused:
Can I...?
continue as I am and then skim on a layer of joint compound, repaint and retexture the wall and then apply my color? :confused:
Annette
11-21-05, 11:40 AM
if you've tried all the methods and the paper still won't come off, then follow these instructions for painting over wallpaper (quoted from the Stickie Note (http://forum.doityourself.com/showthread.php?t=188887) posted at the top of this forum):
Preparation is the key to painting over wallpaper. Remove any loose paper areas first. Then apply joint compound to any nail holes, seam areas, or other damaged spots. Sand these areas smooth after proper curing time. The more time you spend filling holes, patching, smoothing, and sanding, the better your end result will be.
Once you are finished your prep, close your eyes and rub your hand over the entire wall surface. Your hand will tell you where the errors are better than your eye. Without valiant efforts at preparation, it will look just like you painted over wallpaper.
Then apply a good quality primer/sealer such as Scotch Paint's Draw-Tite, Zinsser's Gardz, Roman's Liquid Drywall, Seal-Krete's waterproofing sealer, or Sherwin Williams' PrepRite Drywall Conditioner over the entire surface. Now your wall is 100% ready for paint or additional wallpaper.
Preparation is the key to painting over wallpaper. Remove any loose paper areas first. Then apply joint compound to any nail holes, seam areas, or other damaged spots. Sand these areas smooth after proper curing time. The more time you spend filling holes, patching, smoothing, and sanding, the better your end result will be.
Once you are finished your prep, close your eyes and rub your hand over the entire wall surface. Your hand will tell you where the errors are better than your eye. Without valiant efforts at preparation, it will look just like you painted over wallpaper.
Then apply a good quality primer/sealer such as Scotch Paint's Draw-Tite, Zinsser's Gardz, Roman's Liquid Drywall, Seal-Krete's waterproofing sealer, or Sherwin Williams' PrepRite Drywall Conditioner over the entire surface. Now your wall is 100% ready for paint or additional wallpaper.