Wallpaper and Wallcoverings - wallpaper over wallpaper
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geristakes
06-03-02, 09:18 AM
What steps are needed to apply wallpaper over existing kitchen wallpaper - the builder applied the original wallpaper without preparing the walls first so taking the original paper off is not an option.
Should I decide to paint, what would be the steps to paint over the paper. Should I apply spackle over the seams of the original wallpaper?
Should I decide to paint, what would be the steps to paint over the paper. Should I apply spackle over the seams of the original wallpaper?
Wallpaper
06-03-02, 07:54 PM
Your first step is to track down the original builder and tell him what a bonehead he is!! :mad:
You are "lucky" enough to fall into one of the few catagories of folks that probably should paper over wallpaper. Preparation is the key to papering over wallpaper. Remove any loose paper areas first. Then apply joint compound to any nail holes, seam areas, or other damaged spots. Sand these areas smooth after proper curing time. The more time you spend filling holes, patching, smoothing, and sanding, the better your end result will be. Once you are finished your prep, close your eyes and rub your hand over the entire wall surface. Your hand will tell you where the errors are better than your eye. Then apply a good quality primer/sealer such as Scotch Paint's Draw-Tite, Zinsser's Gardz, Roman's Liquid Drywall, Seal-Krete's waterproofing sealer, or Sherwin Williams' PrepRite 200 or 400 over the entire surface. Now your wall is 100% ready for additional wallpaper.
One note about the primer/sealers noted above. These are new types of primers. Many paint professionals are still ignorant to their useage. If you just say, "I need some primer/sealer", you will end up with the wrong product.
The term primer/sealer is a recent paint catch phrase, kind of like all consumer food products now contain calcium. (Do I really need calcium in my margarine??) Probably the ones with the greatest availability in your area are Gardz and PrepRite. Ask for them by name and don't take any lip or substitutions from the paint folks. These products were originally designed to seal
concrete, so I think they will work in your situation!!
Best of luck with your project, if you need additional help, ask again! :cool:
You are "lucky" enough to fall into one of the few catagories of folks that probably should paper over wallpaper. Preparation is the key to papering over wallpaper. Remove any loose paper areas first. Then apply joint compound to any nail holes, seam areas, or other damaged spots. Sand these areas smooth after proper curing time. The more time you spend filling holes, patching, smoothing, and sanding, the better your end result will be. Once you are finished your prep, close your eyes and rub your hand over the entire wall surface. Your hand will tell you where the errors are better than your eye. Then apply a good quality primer/sealer such as Scotch Paint's Draw-Tite, Zinsser's Gardz, Roman's Liquid Drywall, Seal-Krete's waterproofing sealer, or Sherwin Williams' PrepRite 200 or 400 over the entire surface. Now your wall is 100% ready for additional wallpaper.
One note about the primer/sealers noted above. These are new types of primers. Many paint professionals are still ignorant to their useage. If you just say, "I need some primer/sealer", you will end up with the wrong product.
The term primer/sealer is a recent paint catch phrase, kind of like all consumer food products now contain calcium. (Do I really need calcium in my margarine??) Probably the ones with the greatest availability in your area are Gardz and PrepRite. Ask for them by name and don't take any lip or substitutions from the paint folks. These products were originally designed to seal
concrete, so I think they will work in your situation!!
Best of luck with your project, if you need additional help, ask again! :cool: