Paper ripped off drywall.
#1
12-24-11, 12:12 PM
Paper ripped off drywall.
While removing the base molding in my bathroom, some of the paper ripped off the drywall. What prep is needed to paint over the drywall where the paper was removed? Thanks.
#2
12-24-11, 12:49 PM
Super Moderator
You need to seal the areas exposed by the ripped paper first...using something like Gards (there are other comparable brands) or an oil based primer. The smooth the area with spackle for small areas or sheetrock compound for larger areas. Sand if necessary and check the surface for flatness using a large mud knife or flat metal edge like a level. Prime the compound with a quality primer, then paint
#4
12-24-11, 01:21 PM
Super Moderator
Incorrect....every advice site available on a search recommends priming exposed paper/gypsum.
brihen...just do a simple search for "repairing torn drywall paper". Step by step with pictures will show up.
brihen...just do a simple search for "repairing torn drywall paper". Step by step with pictures will show up.
#5
12-24-11, 01:51 PM
You need to prime the exposed gypsum first! If not the water in j/c or latex primer can cause the gypsum to swell and will often make the surrounding paper to peel.
Zinnser's Gardz is the only latex based primer I'm aware of that is suitable for sealing exposed gypsum. I generally use an oil base primer but mainly because I'm old school and almost always have some solvent based primer on hand.
Once the skim coating is done you need to prime again but most any latex primer will be ok .... but you can use the gardz or oil primer if you so desire.
Zinnser's Gardz is the only latex based primer I'm aware of that is suitable for sealing exposed gypsum. I generally use an oil base primer but mainly because I'm old school and almost always have some solvent based primer on hand.
Once the skim coating is done you need to prime again but most any latex primer will be ok .... but you can use the gardz or oil primer if you so desire.
