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Arrow asked:


Hi, We just bought a condo, and have very, very little money to renovate the bathroom.

All four walls look like they at one time had thick wall paper on them, which was later torn off. Then, someone painted right over the wallpaper glue. The texture is horrible and flaking off all over the place.

My worry is that if I sand it, won’t I damage the drywall beneath the glue? What is the technique to adequately remove the painted over glue so that I can paint it fresh?

Thank you for your help!

Chris M asked:


I have half tile and half sheet rock walls. I was thinking of carefully removing the tile and wall papering over the walls. Is this doable, so the wall paper is smooth?