I see this recommended a lot for priming vinyl wallpaper before painting. Just wondering if it should be used every time or just for specific scenarios? I've seen vinyl wallpaper take Matt paint okay, just wondered what does the primer do that makes it better, or is it just a gimmick to sell more produce?
Wallpaper painting primer - 123 stuff, what does it do?
- Thread starter volks
- Start date
Sponsored Links
I use leyland acrylic primer/undercoat.
Waterbased paints can reactivate the glue under the paper. In case of vinyl wallpaper it can lift the seams. I wouldn't expect the regular emulsion to permeate through the paper other than the seams.
A few years ago a regular customer wanted me to paint her non-vinyl paper. I got 5L of Zinsser BIN mixed to the colour she wanted and just used that. Two coats and the job was finished. The place stank of alcohol whilst the paint was wet, but the alcohol flashes off after a couple of hours and the finish is far more durable than any water based emulsion.
Sponsored Links
DIYnot Local
Staff member
If you need to find a tradesperson to get your job done, please try our local search below, or if you are doing it yourself you can find suppliers local to you.
Select the supplier or trade you require, enter your location to begin your search.
Are you a trade or supplier? You can create your listing free at DIYnot Local
Similar threads
