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Painting After Removing Wallpaper

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Date: 11/30/2008 Topics: Home Improvement > Painting | Readers Request > Home  
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I have taken down wallpaper and patched the walls, but when I went to paint the wall it bubbled up in spots. What's the problem?

Sharon
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Post By Kristen (Guest Post) (12/01/2008)
I don't know what the problem could be, but you might try texturizing the walls before you paint. You can find some relatively inexpensive spray-on texture that dries pretty quickly, and it may then give the paint something to stick to. We got our texture product at Wal-Mart.

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Post by T&T Grandma (97) | (12/01/2008)
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Give the wall area a good 'sanding' with 000 grit or steelwool. Then wipe off the residue. You could also have a moisture build up there for bubbling. Moisture and paint do not mix. We have an exterior issue with paint not staying on the house due to moisture in the new wood from the get go.

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Post by Sally_Admin (274) | (11/30/2008)
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After removing wallpaper what is the next step before painting the wall?

Suzette from Linden, NJ

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RE: Painting After Removing Wallpaper

Suzette, I cannot stress this enough. Wash the walls, then wash them again. Then, wash them again. I am only speaking from experience. I stripped off wallpaper from my dining room and washed the walls. Then, I painted them. Within two weeks the paint was peeling. I hadn't washed off all the wallpaper paste like I thought I had. It is a mess to deal with after the fact. Do it right the first time. (12/07/2006)

By Persnickety Paula

RE: Painting After Removing Wallpaper

I can not agree more with Paula! AND, if you will add a cup of regular white vinegar, to a pail of warm water, it will help to dissolve the old paste, left on the wall. Like Paula says...the paint will peel off, IF paste is left on the wall! (12/11/2006)

By Sharon

RE: Painting After Removing Wallpaper

Clean the walls really good, spackle any areas that are cracked let dry sand wipe off and then paint (12/14/2006)

By Brenda from Texas

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