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    wally434 Posts: 21, Reputation: 1
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    Feb 28, 2009, 02:25 PM
    Wallpaper Glue
    Our home was previously wallpapered. When the wallpaper was removed, all of the glue wasn't removed before the paint was applied, and we now have a bumpy wall. How can I easily remedy this situation? I have tried sandpaper but it quickly clogs with paint. Using drywall non-clog sandpaper seems to do a better job, but I am not sure if there is anything else. Please let me know. :confused:
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    Feb 28, 2009, 02:48 PM
    Try a sanding-screen instead of paper. An easy way? Hire someone to do it.:D

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    Feb 28, 2009, 02:56 PM
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    Try a sanding-screen instead of paper. An easy way? Hire someone to do it.:D

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    Thanks. That is what I meant by "Drywall non-clogging sandpaper". Hiring somebody? Sorry, that is not an option.
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    Feb 28, 2009, 03:20 PM

    You could try to skim the wall with drywall compound and then sand it or you could put a lite texture over the top of everything and then paint it
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    Feb 28, 2009, 03:35 PM
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    you could try to skim the wall with drywall compound and then sand it or you could put a lite texture over the top of everthing and then paint it
    I have thought of the skim coat too. Just because it is a bathroom and the final paint coat will have some sheen to it, this will require a flawless finish.
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    Mar 1, 2009, 06:16 AM

    If you would try to skim the walls it should be done in 2 coats the first coat will go on a bit ruff but the 2nd coat goes on pretty smooth but if there is paint under it it will tend to bubble cause drywall compound is made to so that the sheet rock pulls the moisture out if the mud but if it does bubble just go over the compound a few more times with your trowel or knife after you let it dry sand it smooth and paint

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