Preparing Drywall for Painting after Walpaper Removal

[Makenzi Capezza]

Does anyone have any experience with drywall that bubbles when pained/primed? Just bought our first property and there was 80s wallpaper in the kitchen and bathrooms (yuck). Removal was fair but there was some rips in the drywall. Now when I have tried both priming or just going in with paint the drywall is bubbling in some places (not just where the wallpaper ripped the drywall). I’ve looked into different types of primes but am unsure what to use! Also, any recommendations on how to repair the bubbles would be greatly appreciated.

[Gary Siver]

Its easier to paint over wallpaper than remove it.  As long as its not textured wallpaper just cut out the seams, mud them and then oil prime it.  Water based paint will just make it bubble.