How Do You Prepare Walls For Paint After Removing Wallpaper?
After removing wallpaper, the wall will require some prep work before it can be painted. Not only will wallpaper paste leave behind a noticeable residue, but once the clean wall is uncovered, you may discover small blemishes, such as holes and cracks, that should be fixed before you begin painting. Once the residue is removed and any damage is repaired, you should end up with a perfectly smooth surface for your paint job. Remove as much wallpaper paste residue as possible from the wall using a scraper tool. Clean the entire wall with an abrasive cleaner. This will remove small bits of paste residue that the scraper missed. Let the wall dry for a full 24 hours after cleaning. Fill in any small gaps or holes in the plaster with joint compound or with wood filler if your walls are made of wood. Brush any loose debris from the space and dampen the area with a wet sponge first, then fill in the gap and let the area set until it feels dry and firm to the touch. For anything larger than a nai
