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teacherspet
07-01-08, 03:49 PM
In the process of removing wallpaper with a streamer (too much water), I've made a pretty big mess of my drywall. My husband is re-mudding but the paper keeps pulling off the drywall. Would texturing be a better solution? Is it something a novice could do? Hubby is okay as a DIYer but this is my "little" project. Thanks for your comments!

mitch17
07-01-08, 04:13 PM
Probably your best bet is to replace the rock. Short of that, peel off all the loose paper and prime with Zinsser Gardz before applying joint compound.
teacherspet
07-02-08, 04:22 PM
thanks for the info. we will keep sanding and skimming. it's just more than I expected. just getting more experienced!!!:)

marksr
07-02-08, 05:34 PM
If the paper face is bubbling or coming off the drywall you must prime with either gardz or an oil base primer! It is the only way to garuntee a successfull repair.