Dear Tim,
I am at my wits end! I removed the wallpaper in my bathroom and destroyed the drywall. Is there a simple way to repair the drywall or do I have to replace the sheetrock?
Thanks,
Liz Z.
Waveland, MS
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Liz,
You didn't destroy it. The idiot who wallpapered before you did the damage. That person failed to apply the correct primer/sealer on the wall before the paper was installed. When you have the correct product on the wall before you paper, the adhesive can't penetrate the paint and grab onto the paper of the sheetrock. All too often people use cheap paint and feel that is a good sealer to prevent damage.
I have written a column about this exact problem. I also tell you in the column how to go about repairing the damage. It is not as hard as you think. It will simply require some patience and a pinch of hand-eye coordination.
Tim Carter
www.askthebuilder.com
W3ATB