Stripping Wallpaper (sand, bathrooms, plaster, good)

[jln69]

We just bought a resale and stripped wallpaper in one bathroom. What a pain. I will leave the rest of the two bathrooms for the professionals.

Anyway, some of the sheetrock came off with the paper which I have heard is common and can happen. I have heard different stories as to how to correct this. Some say have it replastered and some say put up a wall liner. Was just wondering what everyones take on this is before I start making some phone calls so I know who to hire to fix this.

Thanks.

[VaTechKA]

I'm certainly no expert, but I had a minor case of this problem one time and simply used mud to skim over the affected areas a couple times and then sanded it down. Seemed ok to me. I guess it may depend on how bad it was.... I am interested to hear other peoples opinions.

[VaTechKA]

Also, I should mention, if the holes are really bad you should probably use tape along with the mud when fixing them. to prevent any problems with moisture or cracking.

[the painter]

here is my take...wall liner is good if installed correctly (hangs horizontal, need 2 people) then repaper the walls. If the sheet rock is not "destroyed" and is only gone from small areas use a sharp blade to cut off the loose paper areas, coat with a product called gardz (spelling maybe wrong) this seals the rock and prevents more damage and then follow with a couple lite skim coats of fast drying sheet rock mud, then sand, prime and paint.