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ricelake922
Explorer
Jun 30, 2015

Luan plywood

I am changing the wallpaper in the bedroom and after taking off the wallpaper I noticed that on a small area there are what appears to be strips of loose wood maybe that can be peeled off. I believe that this is due to water damage prior to my purchase. Shall I peel off the pieces then sand lightly....prime with oil paint and then put on new wallpaper?
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  • ksg5000's avatar
    ksg5000
    Explorer
    Jun 30, 2015
    When I had water intrusion from window seal issue my wallpaper needed replacing - when I removed the wallpaper I noted that the luan surface was pitted/damaged. I first dried everything out - didn't think sanding alone was going to resolved issue so I used some of that spackle/mud used to cover tape seams when you put up wall board - that goes on easy and you can sand out any minor imperfections. I painted that with some Kiltz and then wallpapered. Looks great - been 4+ years and no problems.
  • rgatijnet1's avatar
    rgatijnet1
    Explorer III
    Jun 30, 2015
    If it is dry and feels pretty solid, they make several different MARINE products that bond, fill, and stabilize wood that has been water damaged.

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