How to remove emulsion before wallpapering?
How do i remove emulsion from walls before wallpapering area?
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K. R. W Painter and Decorator
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You can wallpaper over emulsion paint but keep in mind that the wall needs to be sanded down to remove any dirt and imperfections and holes needs to be filled up before applying wallpaper.
23rd Aug 2018
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SOS Buildings UK Ltd
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Hi.
You need to sand the wall, use filler to repair it, sand and prepare the wall for wallpapering.
You need to sand the wall, use filler to repair it, sand and prepare the wall for wallpapering.
18th Oct 2018
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b r brunt
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You don't need to remove emulsion before papering just give walls a good rub down first.
8th Nov 2018
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Harpersandsons
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As long as the wall is good condition then paper straight over.
8th Nov 2018
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KG Decorating
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Emulsion shouldnt normally need removing from the wall, unless the wall is in bad order, flaking or peeling. A good scrape and sand will be sufficient, and a sealer coat can be used after to Prevent flaking occuring again. If thin wallpaper is to be used I would recommend lining the wall first with appropriate grade lining paper
29th Oct 2018
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Rsdecorating
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You generally dont remove emultion from walls before papering
2nd Feb 2019
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No need to, you can apply a coat of pva or size the walls with wall paper paste to achieve good adhesion
16th Jan 2019
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Pipe Dreams Services Ltd
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You can only do this by removing wall and either re-plastering or Plaster Boarding and Skim
30th Mar 2019
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Jones Contractors Ltd
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hi there you don't have remove the emulsion the wallpaper will go straight over the top of it.
8th Apr 2019
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Style Decor
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Why do you want to remove emulsion?
Providing that the emulsion is dry and sound, just paper over it.
Providing that the emulsion is dry and sound, just paper over it.
13th Aug 2019
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