Just stripped the wall papper in the hall.looks like it has taken the top layer off the old gib aswell. what to do next? Fill any imperfections and then re wall papper . or best to seal the wall with something first.
texastwo,
Nov 20, 9:19am
Use a thicker than normal wall paper - embossed one?
zak410,
Nov 20, 9:51am
Seal, patch with something like Plus4, and sand.
simeon_,
Nov 20, 10:37am
I have plus 4.should I seal the walls with something before laying new wall papper?
zak410,
Nov 20, 10:41am
If the gib looks old and yellowish, I would seal it before papering, else just sizing the walls with paper glue may do.
maclad,
Nov 20, 2:31pm
Yes to all above, plaster the gib and size walls. Did you wet the paper before removal, too late now, of course, but it may have helped prevent damage.
maclad,
Jul 27, 9:41pm
Yes to all above, plaster the gib and size walls. Did you wet the paper before removal, too late now, of course, but it may have helped prevent damage. I have heard it said that it is easier and more viable just to bite the bullet and put up new gib, at least you know you will get a good finish after all your hard work.
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