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Best Answer: Its OK to skim coat or texture over a painted wall, and yes prep work is everything for how well the job will look and how well it will last. SO do not skimp on the prep. Watch out for wall paper, the water in the mud will cause it to wrinkle and leave air pockets and bubbles the paper.
Shares & Saves. Save. Paint soaks into drywall paper, and while you can scrape a peeling topcoat, it's usually preferable to paint over the base coat rather than try to strip it. You can strip paint from other wall materials, such as wood or masonry, if you want to restore the natural look of the material.pply the stripper to the entire wall, using a paintbrush or roller. Make sure the stripper covers every bit of paint -- if you leave some uncovered, it won't come off when you remove the stripper.