I have a newer model mobile home with textured wallcovering. I am wanting to repaint or paper and don't know what to do with the strips that are spaced every four feet or smaller in some places. There are strips at the top at the corners, small spaces, etc. I am afraid that if I take them off, 1. how do I refinish the wall to the same texture that is on the original wall board that has a coated surface and 2. how do I paper over this same surface in the bathrooms. The house is five years old and ready for some new colors, but I am in a quandry as to how to tackle these walls. The gaps nromally between the panels are rather large.:confused:

I want to remove a wall that may be a load bearing wall. It is ten and a half feet across. I want to open it as wide as possible. What is the minimum veritcle support? (how many two by fours stacked?) What type of beam should I use. Hopefully, someone can help me out there. Thanks in advance.