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by Georga333
Sun Apr 17, 2022 10:33 am
Forum: Decorating Forum
Topic: Skim or remove peeling paint ?
Replies: 1
Views: 1683

Skim or remove peeling paint ?

Hi, I’ve just booked a plasterer in to skim our bedroom ready for painting. After removing some of the paper from the walls, I can see the paint underneath is crumbling to reveal smooth good condition plaster. Is there any relatively easy way to peel this paint away so we won’t need to skim? I’ve ta...
by Georga333
Sat Nov 07, 2020 4:04 pm
Forum: Decorating Forum
Topic: Plasterboard under wallpaper - how to make good before painting ?
Replies: 1
Views: 1823

Plasterboard under wallpaper - how to make good before painting ?

Hi all, I’m a complete newbie to decorating and DIY - we’ve just bought a 1970’s bungalow and the whole house (including ceilings) is wallpapered. I’ve started stripping one wall and it’s not what I had hoped for. There were a few layers of paint and wallpaper and underneath, the plasterboard has bu...
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