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How to prep walls for painting after removing wallpaper
I have stripped the wallpaper and the walls are quite rough in places with some torn facing paper. What do we need to do before the painter can start?
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"First, we use the steam machine to remove the remaining wallpaper, and then we fill any part of the wall with filler and document it."
Answered on 16th May 2026 - Member since Jan 2026 -
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"It all depends on the surface. I'd stay away from steam strippers they can blow the plaster on your walls. Make sure top paper is off, then wet with warm water and washing up liquid. Onece that's done rather than filling little cracks you want to line paper or skim over"
Answered on 16th May 2026 - Member since Jan 2025 -
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"Sand all areas with 80/180g then apply Zinsser Gardz"
Answered on 16th May 2026 - Member since Mar 2024 -
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