How can I remove wallpaper from the wall and prep it for painting?? A portion of the paper has been ripped off by the previous owners and looks as though the wall has been damaged (like they marked the wall while trying to pull it off) how can I fix this?? also what do I need to do to prep it for painting?? any suggestions would be appreciated..
2006-07-10 20:29:20 · 6 answers · asked by bubba boo 2 in Home & Garden ➔ Do It Yourself (DIY)
In a spray bottle put half vinegar and half hot water and spray that papered area wait a couple of minutes and try to peel if off... Repeat till you are able to get it off ... after you remove all the paper sand your walls with a low grade sand paper ... After you have sanded wipe down the walls with a damp cloth.. Wait for the walls to dry completely and then you are ready to paint ...
2006-07-10 20:34:41 · answer #1 · answered by princess2luv_u 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Use a product by Zinsser called DIF and you can find it at Lowe's or your local hardware store. You mix it with warm water and spray it on the wallpaper and allow it to soak in. It removes the glue and paste residue from the wallpaper. It's much cheaper than renting a steamer. (Personal experience) Wash the walls afterwards to make sure all of the surfaces are clean. To fix the mark pick up some dry wall spackle and fill in the marks. When it is dry lightly sandpaper it to smooth it out. When the walls are dry from washing, it is time to prime and paint. Check out the sites below.
2006-07-10 21:34:22 · answer #2 · answered by deltazeta_mary 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Finish pulling off the wallpaper and any other remnants of the wallpaper (backing) then wash the wall of all of the paste. Let it dry and then you can spakle the wall. Sand it when it dries and then prime it and then paint it.
I have done this several times.
2006-07-10 20:34:40 · answer #3 · answered by Gabe 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Rent a Steamer and the paper will fall off. Let it stand for 24hrs, Spackle all the holes and rough spots, trowel smooth. Prime then Paint.
2006-07-10 20:39:01 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
easy..spray down with paint thinner and use a putty knife to scrap away. Tada!
2006-07-10 21:36:07 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
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2016-08-14 02:43:14 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋