Wallpaper

Never Painted/ Will Remove Wallpaper (Highly Recommended)/To Be Painted

a. Surface Preparation:

• score or perforate, and remove wallpaper with steamer or warm water with detergent, using 3" blade and scraping carefully
• with vinyl or other type coverings, peel off as much as possible before resorting to scraping
• scrub off all residual paste, sizing, etc., using non-metallic scouring pad, and rinse thoroughly
• repair all scratches and gouges with spackle or patching plaster, and sand smooth
• fill gaps and openings with quality acrylic or siliconized acrylic caulk, and immediately smooth it flush; allow to dry over night and make a second application if needed; do not sand a caulk

b. Priming:

• priming is necessary for adequate adhesion and uniformity of sheen and hiding
• use a stain blocking latex primer that is recommended for interior use
• maximum adhesion and stain blocking are available with alcohol-based or oil-based (alkyd) stain blocking primer; wear eye protection and an appropriate respirator; use ample ventilation
• do not leave a primer unpainted

c. Painting:

• for best dirt resistance, durability and cleanability, use a top-of-the-line interior latex wall paint in flat or eggshell finish, depending on appearance desired
• an eggshell finish will provide better dirt and stain resistance
• a medium line, dead flat latex wall paint will do well for hiding irregularities in the surface, and will touch up less noticeably than a paint with more sheen