What is on my walls?

[eric_cartman]

Hi

Just bought a house, 1930's semi, and started down the redecorate and renovate path. Started to strip the wallpaper as we want to go back to plain walls. Whilst the paper is coming off OK there is a biscuity coloured substance left on the walls, picture here. Could it be distemper?

If you can identify it what is the best way to remove it? Sanding, sugar soap, pva and skim?

Thanks In Advance.

 

[masona]

I has this with mine and I think you'll find it's old wallpaper paste. I washed it off with warm soapy water then clean it up with a dry rag. You got nothing to lose to try it this way first.

 

[eric_cartman]

OK, sounds reasonable to me. Will get the paper off and try a strong sugar soap mix.

Cheers