Removing Painted Wallpaper - Posted by Cappy_OH

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Posted by dealmaker on November 03, 2006 at 11:12:42:

Sorry; I should’ve been more detailed.

  1. Glue down, or cut off any loose edges of wallpaper.

  2. Treat the seams with joint compound, using a sponge makes a pretty nice finish on it.

  3. After it’s dry paint the wallpaper with PIGMENTED SHELLACE, nothing WATER BASED as that will LOOSEN the wallpaper.

  4. Paint the seams to seal them.

Good luck

dealmaker

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Removing Painted Wallpaper - Posted by Cappy_OH

Posted by Cappy_OH on November 02, 2006 at 14:43:15:

Hello all,

Does anyone know an effective way to remove wallpaper that has been painted over? Im thinking Im going to end up having to put drywall compound over the seams that are showing, sand them and paint. If anyone knows a better way or agrees with my solution, please let me know. Thanks!

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Re: Removing Painted Wallpaper - Posted by dealmaker

Posted by dealmaker on November 02, 2006 at 15:37:54:

Leave it up! Leave it up! Leave it up!
I can’t stress this enough, you’re on the right track just use a damp sponge to get a nice finish on the seams.

I’ve been doing this for 30 years and I quit taking wallpaper down about 20 years ago!

dealmaker

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Re: Removing Painted Wallpaper - Posted by Berno

Posted by Berno on November 02, 2006 at 15:12:48:

For revoving paper on plaster (even the painted over stuff) I would use a scoring tool and a steamer. You can by a wallpaper scoring tool for about $6 and Wagner wallpaper steamers are pretty inexpensive and do the job. You can use hot, soapy water in a spray bottle as a cheaper alternative to the steamer.

If you are holding and renting, I’d take it all off and avoid a hassle in the future.

-Berno

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Re: Removing Painted Wallpaper - Posted by del-ohio

Posted by del-ohio on November 03, 2006 at 09:21:36:

Are you saying use a sponge to get a nice finish on the edge of the drywall compound or are you sayins, wet the edges of the wall paper with a wet sponge to “finish” the seam meaning the wallpaper will re-attach?

Are you then painting the wallpaper? or putting compound over it?

My experience with painting wallpaper or compoun/ texturing wallpaper has not been so good. The wallpaper tends to loosen in areas as it gets wet. Do you have a “secret” technique to prevent this from happening that you would be willing to share?

Thank You

del-ohio