wall repair

[Little Bit]

My walls are all pre-wallpapered sheetrock from the factory and my bird started ripping off the paper in my bathroom. Can you suggest how to repair where the paper is ripped off so I can either paint or repaper that room.

[David Oxhandler]

Get a small quantity of drywall mud from your local hardware or building supply and skim the area where the paper is torn... let it dry, sand it smooth and paint the room.

If the original wall paper has a vinyl finish paint will not stick long to the panels unless you lightly sand the entire room.

Dont skimp on the paint... get a good quality primer and finish paint. Ask your paint supplier for a paint that will stand up well over time to steam and water.

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