In today s part 2 video how to repair wall after mirror removal.
How to fix walls after removing paneling.
So after he broke down and gave in he spent the better part of last night removing it all down to the drywall.
Scrub them with a rough cloth or abrasive sponge then rinse them with clear water and clean rags.
Use paneling nails at the seams and into the wall studs.
The heat causes the glue to soften.
If paneling is attached with nails it will tend to come off the drywall cleanly.
In today s part 1 video i m going to show you how to repair drywall after removing wall mirror but first i ll need to scrape and chisel of the black mirror m.
Is this the best way to get smooth walls after removing paneling.
Some of the wall was removed when we attempted to remove the glue.
Doesn t need to be re.
Wipe the surface with a wet sponge to remove any remaining residue.
Spray the walls again to rinse them.
This is what is underneath.
Step 1 wash the walls with a mixture of wallpaper paste remover or 1 part vinegar to 4 parts water to remove all remaining wallpaper glue.
Next i show you how to fix it like a drywall pro.
Allow the wall to dry.
Other than the glue removal areas the walls are in good shape.
Paneling can be attached with nails glue or a combination of both.
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Continue applying heat and scraping until all the adhesive is stripped off.
Wood paneling that is glued can cause much more damage to drywall.
Re install the batten strips with finish nails.
Empty the pump sprayer and refill it with clean water.
Allow the walls to dry for one to two.
Apply heat directly to the glue with a heat gun or hair dryer set at its highest heat if the glue doesn t come off.
This will be the first step in determining how much damage you will need to repair after the paneling is removed.
The blue walls are the drywall underneath you can still see some of the paneling on the right side of the far wall before it was removed.
Removing the batten strips install new paneling by applying adhesive to the studs then attach the paneling.
Remove the glue off the paneling using a scraper while applying heat.
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