How to strip wallpaper and then paint the walls?

Hello...


I've just stripped the wallpaper off the walls (by using a wallpaper steamer) in my new house, but there's a few things I think I need to address before I start painting...





1) I think that there is probably some wallpaper paste still stuck on the walls, I've see on here than sugar soap is probably the best for removing this? What's the easiest and best way of using it? Mop and bucket for example?





2) I have already sanded the walls down with a power sander, but I can't help but think there's something else I need to do before I paint, partly because of the next point...





3) The walls were painted underneath the paper, so now that I've took the wallpaper off, it's pulled off some of the paint. So I have patches of painted and non-painted areas. I'm worried that this will show up when I paint the walls. How can I combat this?





I'm a completely new to DIY so please assume I know nothing and can you explain in as much detail as possible. Thanks.How to strip wallpaper and then paint the walls?
You can get wallpaper paste remover at Home Depot. I use a grout sponge to remove it. The grout sponge is large, and it has an abrasive side and a smooth side, great for removing paste.





When the paste is off, prime the wall. You can get a tinted primer if you want, but in this case, I would suggest Kilz. It is oil based, it smells, and it will stick to you like glue...in short, it's a pain to work with. But, it's the best way to make sure that no moisture seeps through your new paint job.





Next, you may need to do some spackling. If the wall has holes or uneven areas (sharp edges, not slopes) get them smoothed with the spackle and sand it down after it dries. It is usually easier to tell the imperfections after you prime the wall, but you will need to touch up these areas that you worked on with more primer before you paint.





NOW...you are ready to paint.....





Good luck.How to strip wallpaper and then paint the walls?
The link on the bottom is a very good place for you! it shows you video's of DIY projects in easy to follow terms. As for the sugar soap use a spray bottle!!! Scrap off all the 'gunge' but just plain water in a spray bottle and a scraper will work as well!! If the paint was thick and your pulled off places are very indented then you need to sand and possibly fill them to the say level. Watch and learn you will be fine!
best way 2 remove paste is 2 wet it all in then get 1 of those green pan scrubs and a bucket of hot water then wash it all down
1. get the cheapest fabric softener and pour it into a spray bottle. Spray the walls down where you see the paper and glue on the walls. Let set for about 10-15 min. then just wipe away with some fresh warm water and some towels.


2. what you are seeing from the painted patches that don't look to be painted is some old left over backing of the tile wall covering that they used in the olden days to resemble tiles on the wall, similar to linoleum on the floor. Anyway, you can just get some SPACKLE and a spackling tool to place over the holes. Ace Hardware or Lowes will know how to show you on how to use it. Let it dry, sand if necessary and paint.
I always use my step ladder because i don't get on with my real ladder.
stripping the paper isn't a problem, the problem you wanting to paint the walls after, probably to make it easier to decorate in the future.





while stripping you will damage the plaster so much you will have have them re-plastered or the wall will look crap after, even if you try to fill the damaged areas.





what the trade would normally do is, either strip then plaster over or use a heavy guage lining paper and if the walls are still uneven use an extra layer of lining then paint.





Trust me the best thing to do is pick a section , do it as planned then see what it looks like.
O.K im going to answer your questions.


I) Their probably is some wallpaper paste residue still present so just get any detergent, you don't have to use sugar soap, some warm water and a sponge and wash down the walls, easy. You don't want to make the water detergent mix to soapy so only use a small amount of detergent but do use warm water as it will soften any residue quickly, also if you think that there is a lot of residue, (ie if the walls get real slimy real quick ) then make sure to replace the water regularly.





2) where you have pulled away some of the previous painted surface and left small blemishes you will want to fill these with a ready mixed plaster filler, make sure the edges of the paint around these blemishes are sound and try to sand them smooth ( or feathered back), you want to leave the filler slightly proud of the surrounding painted surface to allow for shrinkage as it drys, once it has dried use a fine grade of sandpaper to sand it smooth and flush.





3) To your filled and sand sanded patches you will want to apply a water based sealer/undercoat, just apply carefully by brush and once this has dried sand again to smooth.





4) So now your ready to paint, a good quality interior water based wall paint is what you want there are many choices and many finishes and a lot of this will depend on you're personal preference but talk to your local paint supplier about finishes colors etc.





There are probably a few more questions you will have but thats a start and it answers your specific questions.
If you have purchased a home before 1978 the walls may have been painted with lead paint and sanding them would create tons of lead paint dust. They have kits at home depot for 1.25 and you just rub it on. If it turns red its lead if not your fine.


You have to sand what you can and then spackle the spots that the paint has tore off ot that are imperfect. A scrub brush and soapy water can also be used to remove glue. Then you are ready to prime and paint. If you have young children or a pregnant partner I would highly suggest testing and if the lead is positive go online and do a proper clean up and blood tests. It doesn't affect adults nearly as much as infants and children up to 6. (Just went through it with our new purchase!)
It seems like you know what you are doing. If you haven't got sugar soap, just scrub the walls gently with a green scourer and some water with washing up liquid, this will reImove any paste left from the wallpaper. Then paint. Do the cutting in around the edges first then paint with a roller. I always paint with a small rad roller, even though it is little it goes on alot quicker and you can get closer to the edges and it doesn't spray as much as a large roller.
Ignore the excess paste. Use a filler to go over the areas that are raised. Spread the filler at least 4'; either side of the area. Allow to dry, and sand to a smooth, and equal finish.





Get a little of the paint, and mix with water.....60 paint to 40 water. Apply to the 'filled areas', and allow to dry.





Apply two coats of Emulsion to all walls. Sit back. Watch it dry. And feel proud.
sugar soap with a sponge. 2 sand when dry 3 apply a thin coat of white emulsion. this will show any places that need filling 4 sand down and 2 coats of your chosen colour