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Since you cannot remove the old vinyl wallpaper can you coat it with latex primer before re-papering?
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∙ 8y ago
I'm unclear on why you say you cannot remove old vinyl wallpaper. I've done it many times and although it is time consuming and messy it can be done. Unless you have a first-hand knowledge that the paper was applied without sizing over bare drywall or is a product where the vinyl is part of the support (drywall, hardboard etc)....
To accomplish this task, you will need something called a paper tiger or other such device, check at your local paint & wallpaper retailer, ask a clerk (tell them what you are doing and they should be able to point you in the right direction).
The paper tiger has a series of sharp points on one side, which you draw over the wallpaper in a circular motion, scoring the top (vinyl) coat of the paper, Once you have accomplished this use very warm water and a commercial wall paper remover to soak the paper.
Next strip the vinyl layer off the wall. This should leave you with a layer of backing paper. Saturate this and remove it from the wall, if you choose to use a scraper, be very careful not to gouge the wall beneath (I use a plastic putty trowel when I have to do this).
Wash the wall down well to remove the glue, sizing and any remaining bits of the liner. When the wall is completely dry, prime and paint as you would any other room.
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What happens if you use water based kiltz over wallpaper?
It depends on the wallpaper. If it's paintable, then the water based primer will adhere. In fact, a latex paint will adhere without a primer. If the wallpaper has an anti-stick coating on it, then it probably isn't paintable.
Can oil base primer be used as a finish coat over wallpaper?
Not a good idea. The adhesive is usually water based and will liquefy when the primer is applied, resulting in less adhesion of the primer and a streaky, uneven or textured finish. It is best to take the time, use wallpaper stripper in warm water and remove the adhesive. Then rinse down the walls with clear water and allow it to dry before applying the primer.
Kilz 2 under wallpaper?
Kilz 2 will work under wallpaper as a primer and sealer over new drywall, drywall repairs, or other surfaces. If you are using it as a sizing for your wallpaper, it will work, but is not as good as using a real wallpaper sizing.
Can you use latex paint over oil base primer?
yes. However, you cannot use an oil base paint over a latex primer. If you change your mind on the paint, you must strip the paint before you use an oil based paint on the primer.
Can you use gripper paint when painting over wallpaper?
Don't use just any paint or primer when attempting to cover wallpaper. The moisture in paint and primer will cause your wallpaper to lift at the seems and bubble everywhere else, and they will not go away by themselves. Binzer, if I remember correctly, makes a shellac primer that dries very, very quickly and does not give the wallpaper enough time to bubble. A word of advise on the shellac: be absolutely sure to use enough ventilation. You will need to open the room as much as possible in which it is being applied. Buy yourself one of the $25.00 respirators with the filter on each side. All this may seem like a hassle but it will save you much aggravation and time. That's Zinnser BIN primer that is being referred to. Works great! See the related link.
What primer should be used on wallpaper before painting with red latex paint?
painting and straining
What happens if you use water based kiltz over wallpaper?
It depends on the wallpaper. If it's paintable, then the water based primer will adhere. In fact, a latex paint will adhere without a primer. If the wallpaper has an anti-stick coating on it, then it probably isn't paintable.
Can oil base primer be used as a finish coat over wallpaper?
Not a good idea. The adhesive is usually water based and will liquefy when the primer is applied, resulting in less adhesion of the primer and a streaky, uneven or textured finish. It is best to take the time, use wallpaper stripper in warm water and remove the adhesive. Then rinse down the walls with clear water and allow it to dry before applying the primer.
What materials do I need to wallpaper my dining room?
You'll need the wallpaper (obviously!), wallpaper primer, water, a large dry sponge, a pencil, razor blades (several), a level and a large basin to soak the wallpaper.
Kilz 2 under wallpaper?
Kilz 2 will work under wallpaper as a primer and sealer over new drywall, drywall repairs, or other surfaces. If you are using it as a sizing for your wallpaper, it will work, but is not as good as using a real wallpaper sizing.
Can you use latex paint over oil base primer?
yes. However, you cannot use an oil base paint over a latex primer. If you change your mind on the paint, you must strip the paint before you use an oil based paint on the primer.
Can you use gripper paint when painting over wallpaper?
Don't use just any paint or primer when attempting to cover wallpaper. The moisture in paint and primer will cause your wallpaper to lift at the seems and bubble everywhere else, and they will not go away by themselves. Binzer, if I remember correctly, makes a shellac primer that dries very, very quickly and does not give the wallpaper enough time to bubble. A word of advise on the shellac: be absolutely sure to use enough ventilation. You will need to open the room as much as possible in which it is being applied. Buy yourself one of the $25.00 respirators with the filter on each side. All this may seem like a hassle but it will save you much aggravation and time. That's Zinnser BIN primer that is being referred to. Works great! See the related link.
What is a rim fire weapon?
a rimfire cartridge is a cartridge where the primer is in the casing rim and you cannot remove the primer to reload it
Had wallpaper on the bathroom walls I removed the wall paper now I'm wanting to paint the wall what kind of primer should I use?
You should carefully inspect the wall board for any damage. If the paper "skin" of the wall board has peeled off with the wall paper, you will have to patch that before you can paint. Otherwise, I would recommend a good quality latex primer.
What Smashbox product is good to apply before the Smashbox foundation?
Primer makeup is sometimes applied before foundation. Smashbox offers several primers (including Photo Finish Primer, Photo Finish Color Correcting Primer, Anti-Shine Primer, Photo Finish Lid Primer, and Photo Finish Foundation Primer Light) which may be applied the Smashbox foundation.
What primer would you use over oil base before latex enamel?
I would use Kilz latex primer.
Why is primer not sticking to drywall?
Never heard of that before. The drywall may be very dusty, or the primer iwas not mixed totally.
