Removing paster before repapering?

Jul 21, 2008 1 Replies

I'm redecorating at the moment & have just stripped the (painted lining) paper from one room as it was torn in places.



I''m intending to put up new lining paper again & paint over it.



Should I remove the old paste from the walls (bare plaster - old building & the plaster's not in great condition but isn't cracked anywhere) and start fresh or can I just go over the top of the old paste.



If it makes any difference I would imagine the old lining paper has been up for a number of years (we've lived here for 3 but there were several coats of paint of different colours on the paper that came off).


If you want a nice flat finish I would lightly sand the area first or the ripples etc will show through.

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