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Advice on replacing old wallpaper with normal paint finish.

dasheriff · 2010-07-05 13:04:32

I am currently doing up an old house for myself and all the rooms are done in old wallpaper that i really dont like and i want to remove it all and just paint the walls.. Is this possible or do i need to paper it in the new?? Any advice appreciated..

05-07-2010 1:04pm

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dasheriff

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I am currently doing up an old house for myself and all the rooms are done in old wallpaper that i really dont like and i want to remove it all and just paint the walls..
Is this possible or do i need to paper it in the new??

Any advice appreciated..

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#2 05-07-2010 1:56pm

mymo

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Its up to you, if you strip the paper and the walls are really rough/cracked or just uneven, you can buy lining paper very cheap. You hang it sideways and leave a narrow gap between sheets, which you fill with filler and sand, gives a nice smooth finish when painted.
You might get lucky and find great smooth walls under that paper.

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