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southview3 wrote:
Just moved into a house and started on the decorating. I've steamed off two layers of painted wall paper in one room, under which is painted plaster. In some areas I've taken the base paint off as well as the paper so just plaster showing, in others the paint is left there. Don't think I need to go to the trouble of sanding off all of the paint? But concerned the slight 'edge' between the patches where these is no paint will show through? There are a couple of scraper 'scars' which I intended to fill with traditional filler. What prep do I need to do now - will a good base layer suffice, prior to putting on my chosen colour? Or do I need to use the skim finish filler products to smooth it over Any tips and suggestions please. Many thanks Best to skim it with something fine. Filler is good for small areas but you may find you're doing the whole wall, which can get a bit pricey. Wickes ready mixed skim coat is a good compromise if you can't be bothered mixing |
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