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Plaster or joint compound to repair rips and tears from removing wallpaper?
I recently removed wallpaper. The walls are in decent sape except in some spots the top layers tore off, exposing a brown cardboard-like material. The largest of the gashes is 6" x 15." Should I use plaster or joint compound? Thanks.
Decorating & Remodeling - 2 Answers - 2008-07-01 07:00:01

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You want joint compound. Use a putty knife and try to get the layer as smooth as possible. As it dries, it will shrink, so after sanding you may have to apply a second later, let it dry and sand it before you paint.

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Answer 1
sounds like you still have a lot of wallpaper to remove as it sounds like you only removed the top layer. once you get there, come ask us again
2008-07-01 07:04:02

Answer 2
You want joint compound. Use a putty knife and try to get the layer as smooth as possible. As it dries, it will shrink, so after sanding you may have to apply a second later, let it dry and sand it before you paint.
2008-07-01 07:04:14