It's hard to tell from the photo but if any of that is exposed paper, cut back any loose bits and prime the paper before you apply drywall compound.
If you don't then the paper will bubble up and may come apart further. Three coats of drywall compound sanding in between with 120 grit sandpaper then prime and paint.
it is the raw brown paper from the sheet rock. when you say prime the paper is it the same primer as paint or is there another primer that is suited for this?
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u/SirElessor 5d ago
It's hard to tell from the photo but if any of that is exposed paper, cut back any loose bits and prime the paper before you apply drywall compound.
If you don't then the paper will bubble up and may come apart further. Three coats of drywall compound sanding in between with 120 grit sandpaper then prime and paint.
Good luck!