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jspchief 07-06-2006 01:29 PM
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Originally Posted by Iowanian
http://www.repairclinic.com/

Yungdungwell posted that link that appears decent for appliance troubleshooting.

The real question and reason for this post regards brick masonry. My house has front steps with brick walls and pillars. They've got a white/yellow fungus of some kind growing on them and discoloring them.

Whats the best method to remove that? I'm thinking of spraying it with Bleech water but thought I'd check here first.
There's an acid wash that masons use to clean bricks (muriatic maybe?). Not sure of cost. If you have a brickyard in the vicinity, I'd shoot them a call. Normally the best place to get an informed opinion on building materials is from someone who sells the product.

grandllama 07-06-2006 01:29 PM
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Originally Posted by Saulbadguy
What's the best way to remove wallpaper?

It seems we have 2 layers in our bathroom. One that is peeling off rather easily, and another, thin white layer, that won't peel off that easily.
you sure that white layer isn't the outside of the drywall?

Saulbadguy 07-06-2006 01:30 PM
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Originally Posted by grandllama
you sure that white layer isn't the outside of the drywall?
Fairly sure. It peels off, just not as easy as the other layer.

Chiefnj 07-06-2006 01:31 PM
Could it be a layer of glue?

Saulbadguy 07-06-2006 01:32 PM
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Originally Posted by Chiefnj
Could it be a layer of glue?
No. It is paper.

ChiTown 07-06-2006 01:33 PM
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Originally Posted by Saulbadguy
No. It is paper.
I think it's the outside of the dry wall.

Saulbadguy 07-06-2006 01:34 PM
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Originally Posted by ChiTown
I think it's the outside of the dry wall.
That would certainly suck.

jspchief 07-06-2006 01:34 PM
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Originally Posted by ChiTown
I think it's the outside of the dry wall.
I'm thinking so too.

Saulbadguy 07-06-2006 01:35 PM
Well, not much of that has peeled off. What do I do about it?

ChiTown 07-06-2006 01:38 PM
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Originally Posted by Saulbadguy
That would certainly suck.
Not a big deal, really. Do you plan on papering again? If so, it's no big deal at all. If you plan to paint, just throw a little wall compound (spackle) over the area (only if it's deep).

jspchief 07-06-2006 01:39 PM
Leave it alone. Try and remove whatever is hanging off with a razor. If the surface is uneven enough that you think it will show through, apply a thin layer of drywall compound and sand it smooth once it's dry.

If you can't find a seam, it's probably the drywall paper. Is it brown underneath?

It's really not significant other than to provide a smooth painting surface.

penguinz 07-06-2006 01:40 PM
Any recomendations for remving knockdown texture from walls?

Saulbadguy 07-06-2006 01:41 PM
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Originally Posted by ChiTown
Not a big deal, really. Do you plan on papering again? If so, it's no big deal at all. If you plan to paint, just throw a little wall compound (spackle) over the area (only if it's deep).
It's not deep. We plan on painting with a textured paint. Not sure how it will turn out. I didn't think it was part of the drywall because it seemed like a very thin layer of white wallpaper. When I peel it off, it reveals a beige wall.

I really have absolutely no experience with any of this. Painting, or anything. Any advice would be welcomed.

Dartgod 07-06-2006 02:03 PM
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Originally Posted by Saulbadguy
It's not deep. We plan on painting with a textured paint. Not sure how it will turn out. I didn't think it was part of the drywall because it seemed like a very thin layer of white wallpaper. When I peel it off, it reveals a beige wall.

I really have absolutely no experience with any of this. Painting, or anything. Any advice would be welcomed.
How old is the house?

ChiTown 07-06-2006 02:04 PM
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Originally Posted by Saulbadguy
It's not deep. We plan on painting with a textured paint. Not sure how it will turn out. I didn't think it was part of the drywall because it seemed like a very thin layer of white wallpaper. When I peel it off, it reveals a beige wall.

I really have absolutely no experience with any of this. Painting, or anything. Any advice would be welcomed.
Don't worry about it. If you are using textured paint, it's no big deal at all. Just sand down any rough areas (loose paper), and paint right over it. Just try not to gouge the dry wall too much, so as to avoid spackling.


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