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Preparation
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| Q |
Why
do I need to prime the walls with an acrylic wallcovering
primer? |
| A |
Priming
ensures a good bond, makes the paper easier to install,
and will make removal much easier.
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| Q |
Don't
I have to size the walls? |
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Sizing
is a diluted paste that was once used to prepare the wall
for hanging wallpaper. With the advent of acrylic wallcovering
primers, sizing is no longer necessary, although professionals
sometimes use it to improve tack.
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| Q |
Why
do I have to patch the walls? Won't the wallpaper cover up
cracks and holes? |
| A |
When
the paste dries, it will pull the wallpaper tightly to the
wall surface. Depending upon the thickness of the sheet
and the nature of the pattern, imperfections in the wall
beneath will tend to telegraph, or show through, the wallpaper.
Taking the time to ensure a smooth surface will result in
a nicer finished wall. If the wall cannot be made smooth,
consider hanging lining paper.
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| Q |
My
walls have mildew on them. What should I do? |
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If
mildew is present, wash the walls with a detergent containing
mildewcide or a mixture of _ cup household bleach to one
gallon of water. Wear goggles and protective gloves. Caution:
Do not mix bleach or any other cleaning product with other
cleaners or chemicals. Scrub with a medium brush until the
mildew discoloration is gone. Thoroughly rinse the walls
with clean water after washing to be sure the chemicals
have been removed. Before reapplying wallpaper, apply a
stain-killing primer followed by a acrylic-based primer/sealer specially formulated for wallcoverings.
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