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what is the advantage of stripping the top layer of vinyl coated wallpaper before painting? it reveals a paper backing which has a texture but it seems like i am going to create work for myself (oh how i love doing that!!!) i have tried painting over the external layer directly and it seems to be covering fairly well and doesnt scratch off when dry. however it did bubble up on application of some crown emulsion paint which have disappeared now it has dried.
should I...
A. remove the outer layer of the paper, apply some pva glue/water mix to the paper backing, then paint with emulsion.
B. paint the walls as they are and hope that the bubbling problem doesnt get worse with each coat.
C. remove paper completely, repair loose &flaking plaster (which is very old dried and crumbling since the building is over 100 years old), re-skim / plaster, then paint.
D. other!
any suggestions will be much appreciated!
should I...
A. remove the outer layer of the paper, apply some pva glue/water mix to the paper backing, then paint with emulsion.
B. paint the walls as they are and hope that the bubbling problem doesnt get worse with each coat.
C. remove paper completely, repair loose &flaking plaster (which is very old dried and crumbling since the building is over 100 years old), re-skim / plaster, then paint.
D. other!
any suggestions will be much appreciated!