Trade Wallpaper for Paint

Often, do-it-yourselfers are tempted to just paint over wallpaper and hope that no one will notice. But this is rarely a good idea. Pat and Jodi begin by talking about the importance of preparing a room before painting -- a process that includes removing the wallpaper. They show us the proper way to remove the old wallpaper without damaging the walls.

After the wallpaper is gone, the room is in need of further preparation. Pat and Jodi talk about protecting the room and removing switch plates before painting. They also provide useful painting tips.

Pat and Jodi start painting the room. They show us a variety of painting tips including tools to use, how to make the job go faster, and helpful cleaning tips.

Also in this Episode

Fix It Up! : Episode FIX-502
•	Trade Wallpaper for Paint