We removed panelling from our family room and the drywall under neath is rough. Is there an easy way to cover this mess or will we have to have the drywall replaced? Any tips would be appreciated. Thanks Marty

Without seeing a pic of the wall, id assume that the wall has glue or something like it on there. If you know how to mud sheetrock id scrap off what I could and just float the rest off.

Other than that, taking it off and redoing it would be the next option,

without seeing a pic of the wall, id assume that the wall has glue or something like it on there. If you know how to mud sheetrock id scrap off what i could and just float the rest off.

other than that, taking it off and redoing it would be the next option,
Thanks, your right about the glue. We'll try the mud and go from there, and see if it turns out. If not we'll just have to replace the dry wall.
Marty

Glavines approach is very good. Just scrap and then apply fresh mud. I use the dry mix 45 minute bags for first coat so I can just quickly move forward to 2nd coat or final coat. The big bucket premix is best used for final coats.

Could just put another layer of 1/4" drywall up if it doesn't work out and it is fairly flat, then you won't have to remove / replace what is there now. Just a thought, I had a similar issue on an exterior wall (with no windows) and did that to avoid damagng the vapor barrier and insulation.