I have a bedroom with wall paper literally on sheet rock. When I get the wall paper off what do I do next? It is better to re Wall paper or paint? Is there anything I can put on the sheet rock that is not to messy before wall papering or painting?
You have to prime the surface before you apply new paint or paper. Priming will create a better bond. If the walls are not to damaged from taking off the paper you can paint. Fill any holes or marks with compound, let dry and sand level with the wall. If there are two many marks, you can repaper or use a texturing compound to the surface. Called knockdown. No matter what you put on the walls priming is necessary.
October 28th, 2011 at 1:39 am
You have to prime the surface before you apply new paint or paper. Priming will create a better bond. If the walls are not to damaged from taking off the paper you can paint. Fill any holes or marks with compound, let dry and sand level with the wall. If there are two many marks, you can repaper or use a texturing compound to the surface. Called knockdown. No matter what you put on the walls priming is necessary.
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October 28th, 2011 at 2:01 am
If there’s wallpaper glue on the walls it’s important to clean the walls… You can so this by getting cheapie liquid softner and mixing it with hot tap water and spraying in on the wall… Let it sit until the glue softens and wipe it off with a clean sponge… You can also do the same process with vinegar/water..This can be a tedious process, good luck
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October 28th, 2011 at 2:09 am
after removing the wallpaper (including the backing), lightly sand the wall with a sanding sponge block, just go over the wall quickly and lightly. Prime the wall with a good latex primer, and then use two (2) coats of a good Hi Hiding paint.
I just finished a bathroom using this method and it is perfect!
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