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Old 04-02-2007, 08:24 PM   #1
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painting over paper
Something Ive never done Ive always stripped it. What do u do when your facing a room were the paper was already painted over? Do you have to strip all the paper with and the paint? If so what do you use? In the past Ive used DIF to strip wallpaper but I dunno what to do if I got a coat of paint over it.

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Old 04-02-2007, 08:26 PM   #2
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If it is in good shape i just paint over it...but i always tell the customer the problems that might occur in the future.
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Old 04-03-2007, 06:02 AM   #3
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If it is in good shape i just paint over it...but i always tell the customer the problems that might occur in the future.
What are the problems that could occur in the future? Its already got some bad peeling. Can I use spackle on top of the paper and paint?
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What are the problems that could occur in the future? Its already got some bad peeling.
Problems like bad peeling...oh wait, you've got that already
OK, more bad peeling
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Can I use spackle on top of the paper and paint?
Sure, if you don't mind more bad peeling


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Can it still be removed?
You'd be surprised how much painted wallcoverings can be

If not
Exactly how well/badly is it adhering?
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Can it still be removed?
You'd be surprised how much painted wallcoverings can be

If not
Exactly how well/badly is it adhering?
Its peeling bad in a few areas because of water damage. Ill proally have to replace some drywall and patch. Overall it looks like it adheres well to the wall. If its already adhering to the wall do i have to worry about new putty and paint causing imediate bubbling? Will the dif or whtv your using soak through the paint to remove the paper?
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If its already adhering to the wall do i have to worry about new putty and paint causing imediate bubbling? Will the dif or whtv your using soak through the paint to remove the paper?[/quote]

Yes and Yes,if you use a paper tiger as the link I supplied says.
Just remove the paper,it's the right thing to do.
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If its already adhering to the wall do i have to worry about new putty and paint causing imediate bubbling? Will the dif or whtv your using soak through the paint to remove the paper?
Yes and Yes,if you use a paper tiger as the link I supplied says.
Just remove the paper,it's the right thing to do.[/quote]

Ive used that paper tiger before on normal paper. U sure thats gonna be enough for the dif to soak through the paint and then paper?
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It depends

You should try it

You might be surprised

Sometimes a coat of paint helps removal

Sometimes a coat of paint is applied to help removal

I you not
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You should try it YES

You might be surprised YES

Sometimes a coat of paint helps removal YES

Sometimes a coat of paint is applied to help removal YES

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