Is it Best to Spackle over dried paste from wallpaper or sand it off?
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You might try washing it off with warm water and a cloth to see if it will "melt" the paste. If not, a steamer may help. Last resort, I would sand it.
Last job I did, I sanded that glue for 2 days, then gave up and skim coated the walls.
One cup of vinegar to one gallon of hot water should wash it off.
Hi, I did this for a living and I always used a wallpaper steamer. You can find one at Walmart, Lowe's or even rent one. It really is the easiest way.
Here's a how to video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yjaZacfzXzc
Good luck!
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Do NOT try to paint over wallpaper paste. It will have a horrible texture and the paint may well flake off in a short time. I would recommend using a paste remover solution sprayed on the walls, then scrape the softened paste off. Be sure to rinse the walls well afterward. This is a messy job, but any painter will tell you that prepping for paint takes far longer than the actual painting. We had a boatload of wallpaper all over our house and went through this process successfully. Time consuming, yes. But well worth it for the superior result.