I've just decided to decorate the bedroom, Ive started to remove the chipwood wall paper Yuk!! And the plaster has come away and all I can see is the brick wall, what do I have too do? Im scared to remove any more paper because its just crumbling? Has anybody got any advice please.
2006-10-26 06:34:13 · 27 answers · asked by Lisa P 5 in Home & Garden ➔ Do It Yourself (DIY)
you will have to get a plasterer to remove all the loose plaster and replace it with new it,s called patching as you only take off the damaged plaster if you can see bricks you will have to use 2 coat plaster work first coat is a plaster called carlite browning then it is finished off with a skimming coat called thistle multi finish hope this helps good luck
2006-10-26 06:42:57 · answer #1 · answered by oG33MANo 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
First take your bed, linen and all clothes out of the room - you're going to get very messy when you remove the old duff plaster (yep, that's what you'll have to do for a permanent updating job).
Once the old plaster is gone, size the bricks - they're probably not impervious any more - and give them a coat of thin oil undercoating when perfectly dried out. Then you can either paint the wall (emulsion should be OK, first key the surface lightly with medium grade sandpaper), a brick texture finish indeed!, or you can skim it. Get a plasterer in to do the latter unless you're more than a d-i-yer, it's an expert's job. Once the plaster's quite dry, size it before applying either wallpaper or paint. It'll take a lorra patience, a modicum of cash, craftspersonship and about at least 5 days. Oh, and a good firm set of steps: when you go up high it's a health and safety at home act, innit. Best wishes.
2006-10-26 14:03:03 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Usually, wallpaper can be easily removed with a wet sponge and a hair dryer, that is on most drywall.Sounds like you have a brick wall with plaster and then wallpaper applied on top. To do this job correctly you will need to remove all the damaged crumbling plaster as well and decide what type of wall you would like. You can apply new drywall to the brick. You will want to be sure and buy the "Green-board" for bathrooms and kitchens.
2006-10-26 13:42:07 · answer #3 · answered by Solo 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Do as kiddy says. If that stuff is holding tight enough to remove the plaster it does not necessarily mean your plaster is bad beneath the paper. I've seen wallpaper pull Sheetrock off before. If the surface (wall) wasn't properly prepared prior to papering it can happen. Try a couple of different hints on stripping it but don't be afraid to surface plaster over it and leave it alone.
2006-10-26 15:55:36 · answer #4 · answered by Braveheart 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Do not panic first of all.
You need to carry on if you want the woodchip off the wall and the best way to remove woodchip is to get a wallpaper steamer you can buy them or hire them. Before you start score the wall with a knife (draw lines down with knife) this gives the heat a way in and a start. Once wet with the heat the wallpaper should easy scrap off without any more plaster coming off.
If it does come off it was old and needs replacing anyway and once that woodchip is off you can see what else needs to be done. You can buy plaster fillers without going to the expense of a decorator/plasterer.
Try the steamer as it does give just enough heat to do the job if you have not already.
2006-10-26 13:52:09 · answer #5 · answered by momof3 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Use a good quality wallpaper steamer to strip off the paper. score the surface first with a sharp knife like a stanley knife. it will take time but make sure it is well steamed before removing the woodchip. then all you can do is see what plaster is still sound, if you knock the remaining plaster with your knuckles it shouldn't sound hollow, if it does it's easier to remove it all and replaster rather than patch. A plasterer should only take a maximum of a day to replaster one room. costing about £100 - £150 plus materials approx £50 - £60. Good luck.
2006-10-26 13:49:17 · answer #6 · answered by transitmill 1 · 2⤊ 0⤋
I'm not a DIYer particularly but it sounds like you might as well take all the paper and plaster off and re-plaster it to be sure it is all sound. No use plastering in patches in case the old lot starts to crumble. I'm sure you'll get better advice though.
2006-10-26 13:37:26 · answer #7 · answered by grtaylor76 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Leave it on! get a plasterer to put a skin of plaster over it, it will look great after and all you have to do is give it a lick of paint when your fed up with the colour, costwise you will have to get it plastered anyway and then paper etc the plaster will stick over your wood chip without any problems, in the end this will save you loads of time and grief and save you money and look good!
2006-10-26 13:39:59 · answer #8 · answered by kiddy 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Easy one this mate. Get a bucket of water and mix into it some wallpaper paste so it is really sloppy and runny. Brush this onto the wallpaper and leave for 12 to 24 hours then scrape off the wood chip paper. Honestly, it works and it,s better than trying to use a steamer machine as well. Also this method works on Artex if ever you need to get rid of that as well.
2006-10-26 13:38:52 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Listen to kiddy - he's got it perfectly right.
You will DEFINATELY need a good skim plasterer to come and sort this out for you - save him some time and you some money by chipping off any LOOSE original plaster that remains. He's only gonna have to do it himself so you might as well.
JUST THE STUFF THAT FALLS AWAY THOUGH... You don't have to get it all off.
Good luck!
2006-10-26 14:48:49 · answer #10 · answered by samzgaastra 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋