How to cover torn wallpaper bedroom walls that have been painted over

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The bedroom walls- there have been unsuccessful attempts to remove the wallpaper. Therefore, areas where the paper was torn, seam very visible, they painted over this all. And do not want to remove the paper.

Ike · Answer

It's my Question !!!

Janet Pizaro · Answer

See if this helps you. www.ehow.com/how_5115460_repair-torn-wallpaper.html

Cynthia H · Answer

I've seen areas like that skim coated with drywall compound with some improvement in appearance. Personally as someone who is trying to remove painted over wallpaper from old plaster walls, it's not fun to scrape all those layers off. We've tried sanding it off, stripping it with chemicals and we're still scraping it off a section at a time using a steamer. I now cringe when I see wallpaper. It is miserable to deal with, especially when someone thought it was a good idea to paint over. I think the best thing to do is remove it. If it's sheet rock, you might think about replacing the sheet rock so that you have a fresh surface. If it's plaster walls and ceiling (paper on a ceiling, can you imagine?) like in our upstairs hall, you will never get the results you want by painting over it. Here's some good advice I found: http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2005/08/24/AR2005082400490.html

MN Mom · Answer

I hate to break the news, but removing it is the best way to deal with it. Otherwise, you're painting over someone else's poor choice and your wall will not be the way you ultimately want it to be.

Janet Pizaro · Answer

Another positive comment there are ways to fix someone else mistakes. If you read all the sites available you will find your positive answer.

MN Mom · Answer

All of our comments have been positive. Best wishes on your choice, Ike!

Joann · Answer

I covered all of that with the thin gyproc, screws and tape with some sanding and then just painted.

Johnavallance82 · Answer

Well, you could paint over the walls with a matt finish paint as that would make defects less visable, then use Wallpaper border to make a design on the walls, or you could Panel part of the wall or Use a Large Mirror or Painting to cover up bad areas. Hope that helps.

Mogie · Answer

Cover the walls with tapestries or beadboard.

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