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Damage to wall from wallpaper removal
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Posted by southernstitcher (My Page) on Sun, Sep 6, 09 at 22:48
| We're removing two layers of wall paper. Most of it is coming off pretty well using Dif, or fabric softener and the tiger scoring tool. But there are a few areas where it's pulling off great, and then a layer of wall board will come off too!
The contractor will be re-skimming everything anyway. Some of the areas are about as large as my hand, most are smaller. It's not gouges, or dents, just like the top layer of the wallboard peeling with the wallpaper. It does not seem to be avoidable, and I'm wondering if this will be a huge problem.
Thanks for any advice. |
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RE: Damage to wall from wallpaper removal
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If it's just part of the paper layer - but not the whole layer - it shouldn't be a problem. If you're routinely taking off the whole paper layer, I'd be a little more concerned as these areas could have slightly different textures even after well done repairs.
Be more patient and it should be avoidable. I have had good success by using fabric softener, a scoring tool, and an old iron set to "Steam"...my poor man's way of avoiding renting a wallpaper steamer. |
RE: Damage to wall from wallpaper removal
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| After you are done, have the contractor ( or yourself) apply Gardz before skimming. It is made just for this |
Here is a link that might be useful: gardz
RE: Damage to wall from wallpaper removal
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| This Gardz can be painted over the "cardboard" looking part of the wall board? It doesn't mention anything about using it on that - just on cracked sheetrock. This is like a cardboard finish. |
RE: Damage to wall from wallpaper removal
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| This Gardz can be painted over the "cardboard" looking part of the wall board? Yes,it was made to be applied over torn and damaged sheetrock. |
RE: Damage to wall from wallpaper removal
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| Skim, sand and then use the Gardz. You can then either prime over the gardz or just paint directly. |
RE: Damage to wall from wallpaper removal
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| Skim, sand and then use the Gardz. You can then either prime over the gardz or just paint directly. I do not want to be argumentative but it would be better to Gardz first, then sand the bumbs, skim,sand,clean, Gardz again, paint. |
RE: Damage to wall from wallpaper removal
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| Yes, Chris is right. If the wallboard is damaged or unprimed then you should do the Gardz twice as he suggests both before and after skimming. Sorry I got it "wrong" on my previous advice.... was thinking of the last room that I did. It had been painted then later had wallpaper put on the lower half. When removing the paper, I did very little damage that penetrated the paint layer. Was basically just trying to neutralize any glue that I hadn't gotten off, so I didn't Gardz first. Just did a few very minor touchups here and there with the joint coupound and then Gardz, then a coat of 123 primer since the paint color was going to be a big change, then the paint. Worth all of the trouble to have smooth perfect walls! |
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