What To Use to Prime Walls Before Wallpaper - Spencer Colgan

[@KristinDelamar]

I love the way you explained everything.

[@emerald637]

Thank you, Spencer, for sharing your knowledge and experience. As a wallpaper removal and wallpaper hanger novice, your information has been so very helpful.

[@louindorato6855]

I love using shieldz . Some people think it's unnecessary. It helps to move the paper when hanging, also help when removing paper. You're 100 percent correct

[@kbun13]

would you use this first over semi-gloss painted walls. then add roman adhesion then on top of all that, the wallpaper?

[@charleneschachter7144]

Can I also use Zinsser 123 as a primmer for wallpaper prep if I can't find the product you are specifically referencing here?

[@jenniferrichards5257]

After spending forever removing old wallpaper inch-by-inch I really want to make sure I prep well before installing a new wallpaper. I hired a drywall guy to fix the damage from the old wallpaper removal- he’ll finish with a skim coat. Do I use a couple coats of paint primer over the skim coat (I have killz 2) and then a membrane like the Shieldz or R-99 on top? Or does the Shieldz/R-99 go straight on top of the skim coat?

[@spencercolgan]

After skim coat, have them put two coats of Gardz

[@miker8149]

Nice informative video Spencer thank you

[@caseystarrett7171]

So brand new drywall would you do a coat primer before applying sizing coat?

[@lynntavenner2109]

I have a new bathroom that was painted 1 week. Can I proceed to shieldz and hang wallpaper, or do I need the paint to cure 30 days?

[@allyssaanthony2473]

I have Phillip jefferies and I really need help I applied r 35 and I have shieldz I printed the wallpaper directions and it told me no r35 I already applied the r 35 should I just put shields over it?? I am wallpapering over wallpaper and it's vinyl wAllpaper called natural illusions vinyl wall covering can you please tell me it's going to be okay and just to do it? I also bought the Romans heavy duty clear adhesive for the installation is that no going to work?? I'm so confused please help or reach out to me.

[@spencercolgan]

I have a beautiful wife, and it would not be appropriate for me to be reaching out to women on private communications; please understand… Furthermore, I understand your frustration. Go out and get a product called Roman 977; this is what Phillip Jefferies wants you to use, although I don’t always use it and I use RX 35; I called them once about that, and their response was not a ringing endorsement against RX, 35; but I’m telling you to do is good Roman 977 and put it right over your RX 35; there is no reason to reach out to you; this should be sufficient

[@madisonhoward2524]

I’m hanging wallpaper on a freshly painted wall. Can I use sheildz first and then apply the glue and paper or do I need to use something else to prime a freshly painted wall? I’m using Roman eco 888 glue

[@spencercolgan]

You are right. Shieldz. Let it dry. Then go for it

[@kooljaguar1]

Hi Spencer. Great info you provide in ALL your videos. I'm just wondering whether Shieldz would be ok to go over a skim coated wall. It was sealed (I think with PVA?) by the plasterer. After this I would like to hang peel and stick wallpaper. Is this procedure recommended?

[@spencercolgan]

Use Zinsser Gardz!!! Clear acrylic

[@kooljaguar1]

@@spencercolgan Thanks. I was torn between the two!

[@stevemccullough1028]

Great video. The original owner used sizing before applying a wallpaper border over a latex paint. I've removed the old wallpaper border and the white sizing remains now. Can I now simply paint over the white sizing to have the wall paint match again? Or is there something else to be done?

[@spencercolgan]

Please paint over it first with oil based KILz primer. Give it at least two hours to dry and then go for it. Paint over it as you like

[@backtoconstitution1]

Shields wall covering is what we use the purple label. Is that fine? It's around $30 gal

[@spencercolgan]

Yes. Great

[@spencercolgan]

Perfect.

[@emilyredfield2614]

Hi, Spencer! Thank you for all of your informative videos. I am about to wallpaper for the first time and am trying to decide if I should use Shieldz “Universal Wallcovering Primer” or Shieldz “Clear Wall Size” as my primer. I am going to be wallpapering over smooth drywall painted with matte paint and I’d like to get it tinted since my wall is green and my wallpaper background is blue. Would either one work for me?

[@spencercolgan]

You’re welcome! Please use the clear

[@breaktime919]

What are you using to prime over already applied pva primer? If any.. I’m using Roman. 888 adhesive if that matters..

[@spencercolgan]

Pro 999

[@murraykriner9425]

Was researching mural work in oil paints, on primed and painted walls, and reference mentioned the proper preparation on walls for the use of wallpaper hanging. Hence I'm here, since the Artist Handbook spoke of it. You raised some serious points which I'm certain are valid, especially in relation to the destructiveness of adhesives to all painted surfaces. Shield, is it? Okay brother. Point taken. Thank you.

[@spencercolgan]

Shieldz

[@isisobrien7870]

Spencer, would you put this or Gardz, or both on the wall? Im getting a bit confused. I have a newly painted bathroom, white, primed, and eggshel painted. no dust, perhaps slightly. . So I need recommendations for that. There's also another wall that is peach colored, the wallpaper is a white background to the print, what do I use for that darker hue wall? Thanks any help is greatly appreciated. Also hanging Serena & Lily and need your recommendations for glue for this type of wallpaper thank you.

[@spencercolgan]

Use GARDZ SECONDLY, use roman 880 glue

[@isisobrien7870]

@@spencercolgan perfect, how about the peach colored wall, should I just use Gardz and go from there? just want to make sure that wall doesn't have to be painted white as part of the presswork. thank you so much for replying,. trying to tackle my girls room and their bathroom this coming week and gathering all the tools and supplies. your videos are making me feel more confident . thank you.

[@angelicajohnson5075]

I can only find zinssen bullseye 123 primer to prep my wall before I wallpaper. Thoughts on the bullseye?

[@spencercolgan]

That’s fine give it a thick coat and let it dry 24 hours and no less

[@gerardlabrecque6175]

Thank you

[@jonbossz7190]

Yes that's the best and the white one but yes u are correct hard to find both products

[@angelicajohnson5075]

What's the other white one called? I can only find bullseye 123 primer, hoping that will prep the wall OK.

[@jonbossz7190]

I'm going to Start a If I dont Prime I dont Hang. They always wanna save money and get Their painter to do it and they will Throw some Flat up and then I'm stuck with the Problems.

[@superiorpainting1160]

I use Roman PRO/99 on every single project.

[@kumbawithey7405]

The whole vids is about a great product that he himself said "we wont find the product any where". So why the hell are u telling us about it?.

[@thejismeisfamily9654]

love dat

[@countryrain3217]

Irritating circuitous narration. Please get to the point. Also the ambient noise is highly intrusive.

[@Allterraincircus]

Agreed, great info! Gotta work on the delivery Or edit out parts.