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2torial #0527:
Learn2 Remove Wallpaper (Continued)
 Determine if removal is necessary
Pass your hand over the surface of the wall. If
you hear any crinkling sounds, it means the old
wallpaper has buckled up and has to go.
- Also check the corners with a butter or
putty knife: if paper peels up in a large
sections, it needs to come off. Naturally, if
you want to paint the walls, you'll also need to
remove the old paper.
- If the wallpaper is vinyl, or has foil or
plastic films, it should be removed--even if
it's the first layer and in good condition.
Wallpaper adhesive will not stick well on these
surfaces.
- Otherwise, you can paper over a single
layer of smooth, well-adhered wallpaper.
Some preparation is necessary, however. Check
edges and corners for any loose areas: these
should be glued down with white glue or
wallpaper paste. It's also a good idea to give
the surface a good cleaning, too. Mix a solution
of detergent and water, and scrub away. Follow
this with an application of primer that's made
specifically for use on wallpaper. It's a little
extra work, but your re-papering efforts will
hold up much longer if you do these
preparations.
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