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crossbow · 03-16-2013, 06:22 PM

I need to remodel my tent. What is the best way to remove old wall paper? Seriously, I think the last guy used super glue.

**Shogun** · 03-16-2013, 08:11 PM

Bugeater does it like the cavemen did it. I can respect that.

wheeler08 · 03-16-2013, 08:11 PM

Awesome thread. I'm doing my kitchen and bedroom memorial day week and didn't know what I was gettin into.

**Ming the Merciless** · 03-16-2013, 08:12 PM

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Originally Posted by dtchiefs4life

Ya it might depend on how tight the wallpaper is. Now if the wallpaper is tight, i use coverstain to prime the walls its oil based so the wallpaper doesnt bubble like latex primer will, then i use joint compound to skim the seams, prime and paint. Sometimes its easier to prime and paint the wallpaper

I'm pretty much in with this plan..........and i'm pretty decent with texture , so i can match any areas that look off

**Bugeater** · 03-16-2013, 08:15 PM

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Originally Posted by wheeler08

Awesome thread. I'm doing my kitchen and bedroom memorial day week and didn't know what I was gettin into.

You will be hating life 4 hours into it. Guaranteed.

Mother****erJones · 03-16-2013, 08:17 PM

Coverstain is the best primer, its stinky but locks the shit in and kicks ass. I also like using polar bear roller naps. They are great. Now remember OP and any others who will be painting, take masking tape and tape your roller nap then peel it to get any loose fuzz off so you wont get that shit in your paint

**Bugeater** · 03-16-2013, 08:17 PM

And FFS, don't paint over wallpaper unless there is absolutely no way in hell of getting it off. I've probably done at least 100 wallpaper removal jobs, and only twice did I have to go that route.

Mother****erJones · 03-16-2013, 08:19 PM

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Originally Posted by Bugeater

And FFS, don't paint over wallpaper unless there is absolutely no way in hell of getting it off. I've probably done at least 100 wallpaper removal jobs, and only twice did I have to go that route.

The only way I do that is if me and my dad who owns his painting business, if the customer doesnt want to pay for removal

**Bugeater** · 03-16-2013, 08:23 PM

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Originally Posted by dtchiefs4life

The only way I do that is if me and my dad who owns his painting business, if the customer doesnt want to pay for removal

By the time I **** around with priming with oil and spend all the time hiding the seams and other shit they won't save that much with me. And if they're happy with it looking like shit they may as well paint it themselves.

Mother****erJones · 03-16-2013, 08:26 PM

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Originally Posted by Bugeater

By the time I **** around with priming with oil and spend all the time hiding the seams and other shit they won't save that much with me. And if they're happy with it looking like shit they may as well paint it themselves.

Well it takes no time for us to prime it and lightly skim any needed areas. Usually the seams are so tight we dont have to. Its actually an easy process

**Bugeater** · 03-16-2013, 08:30 PM

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Originally Posted by dtchiefs4life

Well it takes no time for us to prime it and lightly skim any needed areas. Usually the seams are so tight we dont have to. Its actually an easy process

If whoever put it up did a good job it definitely helps. I just don't like dealing with oil base paint. You're going to pay a premium if you want me to mess with that crap.

**mikeyis4dcats.** · 03-16-2013, 08:31 PM

use a paper tiger and warm water in a spray bottle.

if it's real bad you may have to rent a steam box.

Mother****erJones · 03-16-2013, 08:32 PM

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Originally Posted by Bugeater

If whoever put it up did a good job it definitely helps. I just don't like dealing with oil base paint. You're going to pay a premium if you want me to mess with that crap.

Well its not that messy we use coverstain, a cheap brush and roller. Not really messy if you get used to it. Oil paint is the best though.

crossbow · 03-16-2013, 08:49 PM

If the walls have a bad stain on them will Coverstain hide it so the paint ends up having an even hue and brightness to it? Or do I get out the Kilz?

**Ming the Merciless** · 03-16-2013, 08:52 PM

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Originally Posted by crossbow

If the walls have a bad stain on them will Coverstain hide it so the paint ends up having an even hue and brightness to it? Or do I get out the Kilz?

killz should do it, especially the oil based killz

even the water based one will work from my experience tho

**Bugeater** · 03-16-2013, 08:53 PM

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Originally Posted by crossbow

If the walls have a bad stain on them will Coverstain hide it so the paint ends up having an even hue and brightness to it? Or do I get out the Kilz?

I've never used Coverstain but I'd imagine it's pretty much the same thing as Kilz. Anything oil-based will seal that stain.

03-16-2013, 06:22 PM
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03-16-2013, 08:11 PM	#32
wheeler08 Veteran Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Indiana Casino cash: $4151183	Awesome thread. I'm doing my kitchen and bedroom memorial day week and didn't know what I was gettin into.
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Bugeater The Maintenance Guy Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Renovated Bugeater Estate Casino cash: $3992680	And FFS, don't paint over wallpaper unless there is absolutely no way in hell of getting it off. I've probably done at least 100 wallpaper removal jobs, and only twice did I have to go that route.
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03-16-2013, 08:49 PM	#43
crossbow King of Sarcasm Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: at home Casino cash: $10004900	If the walls have a bad stain on them will Coverstain hide it so the paint ends up having an even hue and brightness to it? Or do I get out the Kilz? __________________ If the mind were so simple we could understand it, we would be so simple we couldn't.
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