Primer for walls under the wallpaper: which is better

Primed walls before wallpapering are necessary to improve adhesion, that is, good adhesion of the surface to the canvas. Otherwise, the wallpaper will soon lag behind the walls. The primer for walls for wallpaper is presented in specialized stores in a fairly wide assortment, therefore it is worth approaching the choice of material responsibly, based on the features specific premises. For surface treatment before wallpapering, you can use both universal compositions and highly specialized tools.

Currently, the opinion that primed walls before wallpapering is optional, is erroneous. These masters confidently claim that surface treatment with a special composition cleans and strengthens it, makes it resistant to contamination. As a result, the surface glued with wallpaper looks better - smoother and more accurate, and the work itself is easier and simpler. Moreover, applying a primer is a simple job, even a beginner can cope with it with his own hands. So, why do you need to prime the walls before pasting?

• For cleaning the treated area from building dust;
• Clogging of small cracks and pores in the walls, which facilitates the work of gluing them with wallpaper with your own hands;
• Significant reduction in adhesive consumption;
• The adhesion of the adhesive to the surface is improved;
• Some types of primers contain additives that help protect against moisture, preventing mold and fungus from developing;
• Plastered surfaces do not crumble after applying a soil composition;
• The walls under the primer “breathe”, which ensures the optimal microclimate in the room.

It is the treatment of the walls with a primer before each stage of the repair work that guarantees their high quality as a result. The primer is a simple process and does not require the call of professional masters. Even an inexperienced person is able to apply a special composition to the walls with his own hands before gluing the wallpaper. Another question is which primer to choose for specific purposes?

How to choose a primer for walls for wallpaper?

The various types of soil compositions currently available for sale allow you to choose the most optimal, based on the specific type of surfaces and variety of wallpaper. What primer options are there?

• Alkyd mixtures are used for the treatment of wooden surfaces. They provide excellent adhesion to the wall with wallpaper. After applying this type of mixture, it is necessary to withstand twelve hours until it is full drying out.

• Glifthal primer is used for metal and wood. Drying time is twenty-four hours.
• Acrylic primer, most often white, is considered a universal tool for surface treatment of a variety of materials. However, it cannot be used for metal walls. Such mixtures dry quickly - up to five hours and are completely odorless. After application, you can glue any kind of wallpaper.

The primer for the wallpaper can be both liquid and dry. Liquid mixtures are a ready-made version of the processing soil, but they are not always better than dry ones. The latter must be diluted with water before use. This method, used before wallpapering, will save money, since dry mixes have a lower cost compared to ready-to-use ones.

When buying a primer, an important indicator such as material consumption should be considered. Here, the initial state of the surface and its total area are taken into account, because in some cases it will be necessary to process the walls more than once before wallpapering.

You can apply a primer brush or foam rubber, velor rollercarefully staining all areas. Particular attention should be paid to walls where additional work to strengthen them was carried out. They, as a rule, are stained separately, and only then are all surfaces of the premises being treated treated. Before you start wallpapering, you need to withstand the time for the composition to dry, as described in the instructions. Most often, soil mixtures are available in white.

How to prepare the walls for applying a primer?

Only after careful preparation of the surfaces can we begin the final stage of their repair - priming and wallpapering. To do this, you need:

• Completely delete existing old cover - paint, lime or wallpaper.
• Remove all protruding nails, screws, protrusions, etc.
• If necessary, it is necessary to putty individual sections, perform plastering, calling the master or doing the work yourself.

Tips

• With your own hands, the walls for gluing wallpaper can be treated with diluted PVA glue. This will significantly save money on the acquisition of expensive funds.
• Before gluing plastered surfaces, it is better to apply a deep penetration primer on them. You can also find on sale highly specialized compositions for chalk coatings.
• Before priming the walls with fungus or mold, they are treated special meansthat prevent the development of pathogens. These products disinfect and provide further surface protection.
• To make a high-quality mixture with your own hands when diluting dry powder with water will help a drill using a nozzle - a mixer. Thorough mixing will eliminate lumps and make the primer uniform.

• Before applying the second primer, the first must be allowed to dry completely. The time for this is selected depending on the type of primer, which can be read in the instructions. Wallpaper can be glued only after the second layer has completely dried.

Thus, choosing a primer and treating it with your own hands will not be difficult even for an inexperienced person in the repair business. Gluing the wallpaper will become much easier, and the quality of finishing work will remain at the highest level, no matter what composition is chosen.