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Removed wallpaper with plaster, new wallpaper straight on?

Anonymous user 03/03/2024 - 3.29 PM

I recently removed a cupboard from the wall and as I unscrewed it part of the wallpaper came off along with whatever it was glued onto (plaster?). I then proceeded to remove the remaining wallpaper which has left a solid wall with what look like gliding marks on it and is very dustry. I'd like to repaper or paint the wall but don't have the ability to plaster it to get a super smooth surface. Also with the lockdown I'm unable to get supplies quickly. What's the best way to go? I've read that I should clean and smooth the wall? Smoothing the concrete I think it is may be difficult so could I put some hardy floor paint I have lying about or would this cause me more issues? I have excess paper but no adhesive for it yet but think I could get that. As an aside, if anyone has any extra soundproofing tips at this stage please let me know. Thanks

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4 Answers

GP Decorating

Rating: 4.8 out of 5

Arbroath

If it's an old house it may be that the old plaster is crumbling & feels/looks like sand. If this is the case then it will need replastering/skimming as there is no other way to solve this problem. Would need more info if it's a newer house.

Answered15 April 2020

Mike McDonnell Painting & Decorating

Rating: 5 out of 5

Deeside

I really would have to see the situation in real time . The answer given seems right but more information is needed I would suggest . Is the area part of a bigger wall ? What condition is that in . Ideally the whole wall has to look the same . So if removing the cupboard has left a patch on the wall then re plastering the patch or perhaps the whole wall does seem the best way to go ..

Answered18 April 2020

A.M.B. Decorators

Rating: 5 out of 5

Wisbech

Rub down patch repair any holes that appear rub down again get any old emulsion mix in some watered down pva coat wall re paper when dry I do agree with other decorates answer but there is other methods one of which I’ve gave what works for low budget hope this helps

Answered16 April 2020

Anonymous user

You could try using a stabilising solution to seal the wall then fill any parts then wallpaper then you might not need to get walls replastered.If the walls are in to bad condition getting them plastered might have to be the way to go.

Answered19 April 2020