I'm in the process of removing several layers of wallpaper from the walls in an upstairs bedroom of my home which I only recently bought. As you can see from the photos, there is a top layer of a fairly thick wall covering. It comes off pretty easily but leaves its backing in spots. Under that first layer is a second layer of light blue wall paper.
It's a real chore to get down to the bare walls. The bare wall is brown...not what I expected. I was expecting a light gray sheet rock. Or white. It's actually more brown than it appears in the photos.
The brown, bare wall also appears like it might be porous.
My end goal is to remove all paper down to the bare wall and paint. How should I prep the bare wall before painting? Will I need a sealer? Should I do a skim coat?
Any and all advice will be appreciated!
It's a real chore to get down to the bare walls. The bare wall is brown...not what I expected. I was expecting a light gray sheet rock. Or white. It's actually more brown than it appears in the photos.
The brown, bare wall also appears like it might be porous.
My end goal is to remove all paper down to the bare wall and paint. How should I prep the bare wall before painting? Will I need a sealer? Should I do a skim coat?
Any and all advice will be appreciated!