jbooma Posted February 19, 2007 Share Posted February 19, 2007 Ok I need some advice on painting a wall that had wallpaper on it, we used one of those steam machines to get the wallpaper off and it did a great job. I was told to use primer but what kind would be the best? I have already started repairing the wall and sanding it down, but what else can I do to make sure it looks good? I think they should a. make wallpaper illegal b. force anyone owner to take it down prior to selling the home Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mjah Posted February 19, 2007 Share Posted February 19, 2007 Pick a good color! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DixieFlatline Posted February 19, 2007 Share Posted February 19, 2007 I just did this a few months ago in a room that had two layers of wallpaper. First make sure everything is smooth because the paint will show the imperfections. As for primer, I used a latex based primer, Kilz. I was told it was made for drywall. I'm not an expert, so not sure what makes it best for drywall. I have heard some people say they use an oil base primer, but I'm not sure there is really any difference. So, I stuck with latex just to make cleanup easier. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
roqnap1 Posted February 19, 2007 Share Posted February 19, 2007 I think they shoulda. make wallpaper illegal b. force anyone owner to take it down prior to selling the home I couldn't agree more with this statement. Wallpaper is so lame... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SkinsOrlando Posted February 19, 2007 Share Posted February 19, 2007 Piss on it, it'll at least make you feel better. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jbooma Posted February 19, 2007 Author Share Posted February 19, 2007 Piss on it, it'll at least make you feel better. then i will have to worry about getting out the urine smell Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PleaseBlitz Posted February 19, 2007 Share Posted February 19, 2007 Ok I need some advice on painting a wall that had wallpaper on it, we used one of those steam machines to get the wallpaper off and it did a great job. I was told to use primer but what kind would be the best? I have already started repairing the wall and sanding it down, but what else can I do to make sure it looks good?I think they should a. make wallpaper illegal b. force anyone owner to take it down prior to selling the home :rotflmao: OMFG I couldnt agree more. My downstairs bathroom still has the ugliest ****ing wallpaper ever in it, I just havent bothered because i never use that room and i know its such a pain in the ass. Im going to have to take it down and paint it before i sell my place later this year. I am thinking about wiping it down with a gasoline soaked sponge and lighting a match. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zoony Posted February 19, 2007 Share Posted February 19, 2007 jb... don't spend a lot of money on Primer. It's all pretty much the same. Just use a good latex-based primer and go to town. One coat should be plenty. However, when you paint, spend the extra money and buy a top-quality paint. Also, use a flat or an eggshell finish... not semi-gloss. Dull paints will hide imperfections a lot better and have a much nicer appearance on interior walls. (people buy semi gloss for bathrooms and kitchens, b/c it is easier to clean) ... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Drockvb Posted February 19, 2007 Share Posted February 19, 2007 Professional Painter here! If your wallpaper came off easily, and your drywall is in good shape, then just sand it really good to remove the loose glue that might be left. But if you have alot of damage to the sheetrock then put a drywall conditioner on it and repair it with some compuond (sheetrock mud). Try the Guardz brand. Drywall repair sealer. If your wall is in good shape and you don't need the Gaurdz product, then check to see if your paint under the wallpaper is glossy. If it is then use primer. If it looks to be flat or primer, then just paint the walls with the finish paint of your choice. Good luck! :notworthy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jbooma Posted February 19, 2007 Author Share Posted February 19, 2007 jb... don't spend a lot of money on Primer. It's all pretty much the same. Just use a good latex-based primer and go to town. One coat should be plenty.However, when you paint, spend the extra money and buy a top-quality paint. Also, use a flat or an eggshell finish... not semi-gloss. Dull paints will hide imperfections a lot better and have a much nicer appearance on interior walls. (people buy semi gloss for bathrooms and kitchens, b/c it is easier to clean) ... i think i got semi gloss :doh: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jbooma Posted February 19, 2007 Author Share Posted February 19, 2007 Professional Painter here!If your wallpaper came off easily, and your drywall is in good shape, then just sand it really good to remove the loose glue that might be left. But if you have alot of damage to the sheetrock then put a drywall conditioner on it and repair it with some compuond (sheetrock mud). Try the Guardz brand. Drywall repair sealer. If your wall is in good shape and you don't need the Gaurdz product, then check to see if your paint under the wallpaper is glossy. If it is then use primer. If it looks to be flat or primer, then just paint the walls with the finish paint of your choice. Good luck! :notworthy quick question would 2 coats of primer be too much? i did one coat and it actually brought out the imperfections more, thought i fixed it all Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cjcdaman Posted February 20, 2007 Share Posted February 20, 2007 I'll probably have to do this to my son's bathroom. It has the UGLIEST wallpaper you can imagine. It's like a lime-green color. :doh: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TK Posted February 20, 2007 Share Posted February 20, 2007 I'd go with the Kilz & then use the semi gloss only if you already have painted trim. If you have wood trim, keep it. I hate it when I move into a place & some idiot has painted the wood trim to match the wall. :doh: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cjcdaman Posted February 20, 2007 Share Posted February 20, 2007 I'd go with the Kilz & then use the semi gloss only if you already have painted trim. If you have wood trim, keep it. I hate it when I move into a place & some idiot has painted the wood trim to match the wall. :doh: You should see when it is painted LIME-GREEN to match the lime-green wallpaper. :laugh: I can't get past the fact that they PAINTED OVER the wood! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jbooma Posted February 20, 2007 Author Share Posted February 20, 2007 You should see when it is painted LIME-GREEN to match the lime-green wallpaper. :laugh: I can't get past the fact that they PAINTED OVER the wood! wow that is bad :laugh: :laugh: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TorresA Posted February 20, 2007 Share Posted February 20, 2007 Pick a good color! like Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Drockvb Posted February 20, 2007 Share Posted February 20, 2007 quick question would 2 coats of primer be too much? i did one coat and it actually brought out the imperfections more, thought i fixed it all No. One coat of primer is all you need. Just fix the stuff you need fixing before you finish coat. But spot prime the drywall repairs with some paint before you put a finish coat on. The imperfections will always be more noticeable after you paint the wall. I would advise using a low sheen or flat finish for your walls, and semi-gloss or gloss for the trim. I like the look of eggshell walls and gloss trim. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Major Harris Posted February 20, 2007 Share Posted February 20, 2007 jbooma, if the wall has imperfections, you should go with flat or eggshell. if it is relatively smooth, go up to satin. the glossier paints a) look better, unless there are imperfections, because they'll show more w/ glossier paint. are much easier to clean. zoony was right: splurge on the paint. benjamin moore is great. the higher grades of sherwin williams are great. best bang for your buck is behr, the home depot brand. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PSUHeckler Posted February 20, 2007 Share Posted February 20, 2007 Take your time on cleaning the actual paste residue off the wall.... Wet down the wall, usual solutions you can add to hot water to help, then use a large spacal (sp?) blade to continually scrape it off until it's smooth. Then do your sanding, then priming. Do a "finish" test patch to an area you think is still questionable. If it covers well then get at it, and do the entire room. If it comes out bad, you still got more prep work. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jethrodsp Posted February 20, 2007 Share Posted February 20, 2007 one coat of primer should be sufficient. if you have a semi gloss already and you choose to use it, make sure the wall is smooth. using a spot light on the wall from the floor will bring out minor imperfections that you might otherwise not notice until the final coat is applied. i work for Sherwin Williams, so ive always been partial to our paint. ben moore is more a marketing company than a paint company. for maximum durability without a sheen, Sherwin Williams Duration home matte finish is the way to go. its a little pricey, but with paint you get what you pay for. as far as the other prep, drockvb is spot on. good luck! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Major Harris Posted February 20, 2007 Share Posted February 20, 2007 i work for Sherwin Williams, so ive always been partial to our paint. ben moore is more a marketing company than a paint company. ben moore more marketing than paint? that's absurd. i won't argue with you about duration being great paint. but ben moore is great paint. and the open time w/ ben moore is much better than sherwin williams. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Drockvb Posted February 20, 2007 Share Posted February 20, 2007 i work for Sherwin Williams, so ive always been partial to our paint. ben moore is more a marketing company than a paint company. for maximum durability without a sheen, Sherwin Williams Duration home matte finish is the way to go. its a little pricey, but with paint you get what you pay for. I like your paint. it is good stuff. We use it whenever and wherever we can. Sherwin Williams is like Headquarters for the company i work for. :laugh: But i do like Ben Moores's Satin Impervo oil, for painting trim. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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