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04-13-08, 09:15 AM
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I want to wall paper my kitchen but the previous owner painted the walls with a textured paint do i have to sand the walls down to make it smooth? also there are some other parts that looks like they patched over.
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04-13-08, 12:04 PM
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You can try and sand the texture - I don't know how effective that will be. If it resists sanding it might be easier to apply a skim coat of joint compound over the texture - sand when dry and apply a good primer before hanging the wallpaper.
You can try and sand the texture - I don't know how effective that will be. If it resists sanding it might be easier to apply a skim coat of joint compound over the texture - sand when dry and apply a good primer before hanging the wallpaper.
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04-13-08, 12:06 PM
Wallpaper hides defects - but only to some extent. You need a reasonably smooth wall behind it, depending on the weight/texture of the wallpaper.
If you think you can get away with your existing finish - hang a patch a foot square - let it dry and see what it looks like... If you're happy with the results, remove it and paper the wall...
Otherwise, you're faced with sanding the wall and/or skim coating it with joint compound to smooth it out.
If you think you can get away with your existing finish - hang a patch a foot square - let it dry and see what it looks like... If you're happy with the results, remove it and paper the wall...
Otherwise, you're faced with sanding the wall and/or skim coating it with joint compound to smooth it out.
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04-13-08, 02:32 PM
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I think joint compound is easier. It's often hard to know when to stop sanding, then you just create more problems! Good luck!
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04-13-08, 03:29 PM
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What kind of texture is it? Sand, knockdown? The kind of wallpaper makes a difference. Some papers are just as revealing to imperfections as paint. Did you pick the wall covering out yet?
