Patching and Plastering - Skim coating over wallpaper

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Sumrsafire
08-10-08, 12:56 PM
I've recently finished my first skim coat job. Hated the sanding/dust but I'm ready for the next room. The previous owner put wallpaper directly on the drywall - I've gotten the paper off but the glue is still there - can I just skim coat over it?

Also, I've read comments regarding skim coating cracking after a while - is there any way to avoid this?

Thanks!

HotinOKC
08-10-08, 04:33 PM
I would get a mixture of water and fabric softener and spray it onto the wallpaper glue. Let is soak for a minute, then scrape the glue off.
marksr
08-11-08, 04:44 AM
Ya, the glue is usually the easiest removal part of stripping wallpaper. If for some reason you can't remove it all, prime the wall with zinnser's gardz - it will help prevent paint or joint compound from cracking.