Wallpaper and Wallcoverings - rmoving painted-over, 1/2 stripped wallpaper

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Liz Emma
05-17-08, 12:27 PM
How do I remove old painted-over 1/2 stripped wallpaper border? My husband removed most of the border before he painted over it with semi-gloss latex paint. Now you can see the unevenness of the wall with a light shining on it. We want to paint again but I want to do it right. What do I do?
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Liz

marksr
05-17-08, 03:10 PM
The paint makes the job more difficult. I'd try sanding and scraping. If you can get the back of the paper wet, it will aid in removal.
mitch17
05-17-08, 03:42 PM
Simplest solution might be to scuff sand and then skim coat with joint comound and start over. People think paint hides defects, when it usually accents them - especially the higher sheen paints.

marksr
05-18-08, 04:39 AM
Good point Mitch :thumbup: I should have added about the skim coating. It's best to remove what you can but even if you are able to remove it all, a thin coat of joint compound will likely be needed.... and for the areas that are stubborn - j/c will make life easier :D
nagra4s
05-18-08, 06:52 AM
If you see any bubbles these need to be cut out. Sand with a block sander and skim coat with joint compound. Since you painted over it, this most likely is your best bet.