There is White gloss over my previously wallpapered Walls, it had been used as an undercoat for matt emultion paint. How do I fix this. Can I paint over it or do I strip the wallpaper. I have a time limit of 48 hours!! Can anybody please help, I don't know where to start :( x

Angrymissx, November 2009

Hi there. you'll have to strip the paper off. I had the same problem when i moved in to my present home. Strip off what you can and soak the walls with hot soapy water and leave it to soak for few minutes, then use a paint scraper to remove the rest Its worth it to get a better finish.I tried using a steamer but it was taking to long. Good luck.

nors, October 2012