I have read many posts on the subject of sealing new plasterboard before papering and generally it seems the best idea is to seal with an oil based sealer or undercoat. I have only found water based sealers specifically for plasterboard. This may seem like a silly question but should I be looking for a specific product or will an oil based undercoat which is designed for wood be ok. Only asking because there is no reference to using on plasterboard on the tin. Any help appreciated.
Sealing Plasterboard before papering.
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Have a look for a product called 'guardz' by zinseer
All of the sealers I know are water based, personally I dont rate them for papering over
You could also try using thinned out undercoat....the only problem is the smell because of the large surface area
Thinned out vinyl matt will do the same job
All of the sealers I know are water based, personally I dont rate them for papering over
You could also try using thinned out undercoat....the only problem is the smell because of the large surface area
Thinned out vinyl matt will do the same job
Zampa will thinned out vinly matt allow easy stripping of wallpaper in the future. I always thought a mist coat of emulsion was to prepare for painting.
If the plasterboard has been dry lined seal it with PVA and carry on, as for future stripping the plasterboard will get scored however you strip it.
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Thanks fo your replies
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