Karen: which technique are you doing? Textured wallpaper over old wallpaper? Or one of the others? Rereading my post (after getting some sleep) it reads more like I am asking about texturing with drywall compound (like imitating venetian plaster, or a tuscan stucco look). PLEASE come back and tell me how it went! I have seen the paper bag technique done on home improvement shows. ItÂs actually simpler. Dipping in poly would be very messy and sticky. You adhere the paper with latex glaze or acrylic matte medium. Then cover with the same clear liquid to seal it in before painting. My hesitation with doing that is if someday down the road you didnÂt want such a texture, you could NEVER get it off. The entire room would have to be skimcoated by someone with the skills to get it really flat and smooth. I donÂt think I want to go that route. At least with drywall compound texturing it could be sanded off smooth easily.

Sorry to hear about your experience. Mine is/was similar. I found several layers of wallpaper, with a skim coat in between, and then under that, it seems to have been applied directly to drywall. I have removed a lot of wallpaper in the past, but I ended up damaging the drywall in one room so badly, we decided to hire someone. I had several contractors come through who looked at the amount of wallpaper and wouldn't do it! One guy was willing and he starts this morning so I will see what magic he uses. If he has any tips, I will share.

Try Julie @ The Wallpaper Lady. Houston based and years of experience.

First, let me say that your contractor is being reasonable. He has offered you a few options that are fair to both of you. Here's what I would do: Invite the girlfriend you go clothes shopping with (the one who will really tell you that the dress doesn't look good on you) to come over and show off the new powder room to her. If she doesn't say anything about the damage to the wallpaper, maybe it's not as noticeable as you think it is. If she thinks it's a problem (and you already do, too) then you have to pick new wallpaper or a new wallpaper hanger. The level of wallpaper hanger you will need to get if you do the same paper will cost you more than the original contractor, because they will be a higher skill level. Also, they will have to work around the completed fixtures, so that will an additional charge too. It really just depends on how much you love that paper.