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Floors and Siding From "Talk2DIY Home Improvement" episode TTD-420F

Hosts Brad Staggs and Lynda Lyday get right into the questions --

Removing Wallpaper

Problem: What is the best way to remove wallpaper?

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Solution:

• First, break through the top layer of the paper with a paper tiger. This will score the wallpaper so the removal mixture can get inside and behind the wallpaper.

• Spritz a wallpaper remover or mixture of warm water and vinegar and let it sit.

• Try wrapping the top of the wallpaper around a dowel rod and remove it by using even pressure from the top.

• Once removed, if you've got tears left over on the drywall (figure A), carefully remove with a putty knife and more water and vinegar mixture.

• Scrub the wall with TSP, clean with water and vinegar and rinse with water. Let it dry and it should be well prepped for paint.

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Painting Over Textured Wallpaper

Problem: How do you paint over wallpaper that is textured?

Solution:

• Make sure the seams are in good shape. If they are not in good shape, try a seam repair.

  
  

• Cover the wallpaper with a primer (figure B) and then paint.

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Removing Multiple Layers of Wallpaper

Problem: How do you remove multiple layers of wallpaper?

Solution:

• Use a paper tiger to score the paper.

• Pump a stripping solution over the paper using a garden sprayer (figure C).

• Place 1/2 mil of plastic over the wall and let it sit so it won't evaporate.

• After three to four hours, use a paper scraper.

Priming for a Crackle Finish

Problem: How do you go about priming cabinets in order to apply a crackle finish?

Solution:

• Clean the cabinets of dirt and grease with TSP or a liquid sander.

• Next, you need to prime the cabinets with a primer sealer. Once it's primed, make sure you know which way you want the crackle to go by the application of your base coat -- vertical or horizontal.

• Apply crackle coats as per manufacturer instructions.

Painting Garage Door

Problem: What is the easiest way to paint a garage door?

Solution:

• Make sure you are painting under proper conditions -- not too cold, not too hot, and not when raining or freezing.

• Remove the old paint first. Try a chemical stripper and sanding sponge to help you get into the molded detail of door. For flat surfaces, a palm or circular sander would work. You could also try a heat gun to bubble up the paint and brush it off.

• Apply a good primer and sealer coat.

• To keep water from wicking up along the bottom edge of the door, attach flashing along the bottom of the door.

Sealing Bottom of Garage Door

Problem: How do you seal the bottom of the garage door?

Solution:

• Your garage door manufacturer may have a specific type of seal.

• You can also buy a retrofit version that screws into the bottom of the door.

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Insulating a Garage

Problem: Could you give me some information on insulating a garage?