Wallpaper and Wallcoverings - Removing already ripped wallpaper so I can paint

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PDA
07-29-00, 07:18 PM
I have a large section of a wall where the previous home owners had ripped large sections of the wallpaper off. How do I prepare the wall for painting ?

mikejmerritt
07-29-00, 10:21 PM
If you havn't tried to strip the paper,give it a try.If it comes off wash the walls and use a good flat primer.If it will not come off let us know where you are.
07-30-00, 01:48 PM
<BLOCKQUOTE><font size="1" face="Verdana, Arial">quote:</font><HR>Originally posted by mikejmerritt:
If you havn't tried to strip the paper,give it a try.If it comes off wash the walls and use a good flat primer.If it will not come off let us know where you are.<HR></BLOCKQUOTE>

Thanks but the section they have ripped off the wall seems to have brought a layer of drywall off with it...

mikejmerritt
07-30-00, 03:08 PM
If you have to paint paper,prime with an oil based primer,patch as needed,prime patched areas with primer and paint with topcoat of your choice.