Walls and Ceilings - drywall prep for painting
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02-08-02, 12:38 PM
What's the best way to get rid of the residue left by removing wall paper from drywall I'm going to paint?
Davef15
02-08-02, 02:58 PM
I like a paste remover and scotch brite. Use a spray bottle to mist on the paste remover - let it soak a few minutes and then use a scotch brite pad to scrub it down, followed by a wipe down with a sponge and a bucket of clean water. I find a sponge just spreads the paste around if you don't rinse real frequently. The scotch brite has some bite and "holds" a jut of he softened paste