Do it Yourself: Re: [DIY] wallpaper situation

22 September 2011

Re: [DIY] wallpaper situation

Your suggestions sound workable for me, Jan. I texturized a wall in the other apt., it was work, but I like the look, like stucco effect. I did it with a spatula and ready mixed plaster. I didn't finish it because it was hard to get down to the bottom, etc., and now I have to figure how I'm going to paint over the plaster. I don't think, however, I want to do that in this apartment because I like a smoother look for the most part, but frankly, my dear, I don't see a big problem with taking the paper off and sealing the job with Zinsser stuff (or Kilz) and then applying paint or wallpaper. The reason I mention wallpaper is because a pattern may hide imperfections and it could eliminate a step or two regarding painting and smoothing out the walls from the paste. Plus I like wallpaper patterns, I know I have to choose carefully. I know you can call Zinsser, at least about 2 years ago you could (I did), and speak to a rep about the usefulness of their products. I may do so again AFTER I call in an "expert" to give me an estimate. If I can afford it (sob), I might have to go that way, because it's a tough job and I don't want to leave it in the hands of someone that might make a mess out of it. Like me. Well, thanks to you and the other poster for your thoughts and suggestions. Cindi

From: Jan Flood <jan.flood2@att.net>
To: DoIt_Yourself@yahoogroups.com
Sent: Wednesday, September 21, 2011 5:22 PM
Subject: Re: [DIY] wallpaper situation

Doesn't sound like there is going to be an easy answer here Cindi. Without seeing it it's hard to determine the exact state of the wall. If the old paper has to come off anyway, and it does peel off, I guess you can get that far then do some test areas with different primers. I'm not familiar with Zinsser but sounds similar to the Kilz. You do have to use the oil based primer through, or at least that was what we were advised, in order to get the sealent effect we needed. Maybe put an oil based primer on with one of those double-rollers, it would give you a texture you could paint over for the speckled effect you want and might cover up the bad places. Think I'd get it as smooth as you can, then apply one good coat of primer with a regular roller, then a second coat with a textured roller, then paint over that.

Think you're right, pros will charge a pocketfull of change, I couldn't afford it. They do make paintable wallpaper which has a texture to it but for my money that's twice the work :) Take the old paper off, hang new paper, then paint it. Another option is the textured paint techniques, maybe have someone give you a hand applying it. Then paint.

On Sep 21, 2011, at 12:11 PM, Cindi Waters wrote:

Thanks for answer. I can't go through all that of scraping and watering the glue, etc. Too much work. I'm not that strong and I have arthritis. I'm sure a professional would charge an arm and a leg to do it because it is grueling and time consuming. I've tried it and wound up texturing the wall with crumpled paper job and painting over that. I don't think I want to do that again, especially NOT in all the rooms. I'll have to check more about the sealant possibilities, with possibly Zinsser or other stuff, after I take the old peeling wallpaper off. The wallpaper that is currently on the wall is peeling off in many places AND is textured. (Two strikes against me for simply painting over it.) I think that taking off the paper and applying a sealant and MAYBE putting on wallpaper, whether textured or patterned might be the way to go. I know they make textured paintable wallpaper, so that might be another way. I really had my heart set on a speckled paint, but for the sake of efficiency I might give that thought up and go with wallpaper over the glue instead. Cindi

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