Drywall – How to smooth out where painted wallpaper meets wall

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When I bought my current house wallpaper was everywhere. And I noticed soon after that the painted kitchen was a painted kitchen without removing the top border – comes down maybe 10 inches.

You can only notice is in certain parts and with really good lighting… So what is the easiest way to deal with this before I repaint?

I am really looking for materials (mud, spackle, whatever) and tools used as a best practice.

Best Answer

I would clean the area really well, then use normal drywall mud with an 8" knife. Mix in a little plaster of paris and feather like you would a normal taped joint. The plaster will make the drywall compound really hard and less likely to crack on the seam.