layers of very old wallpaper


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Old 01-01-06, 03:57 PM
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layers of very old wallpaper

Hi there,

I've successfully removed the wallpaper in my guest room. However, there is one spot on a small wall (about 4' by 6') which had what appeared to be loose plaster. After having a closer look at it, it looks like there's more layers of wallpaper underneath paint! The bottom layer is very old--the wallpaper is hand-painted--and there is plaster below the paper.

My question is: should I try and glue down the remaining layers of loose wallpaper and paint over it, or should I try and peel it all off? My house is victorian-era and I'm worried that peeling off the remaining layers in this spot will take down part of the wall as well!

Thanks!
 
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Old 01-03-06, 09:15 AM
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I would remove it all. If the old paper is the only thing holding the wall together, then it isn't a very stable surface to begin with. Strip it all, and repair as needed.
 
 

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