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Don Vandervort, Head Homeboy, has written more than 30 DIY home improvement books, been a segment host on HGTV, served as MSN.com's home improvement expert and written countless magazine articles.
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Painting Wallpaper or Masonry Walls |
Because some wallpaper is extremely difficult to remove without damaging the drywall beneath it, painting over wallpaper is sometimes necessary. The surface must be smooth and in good condition, and the seams must be tight. Test a small area before painting the entire room.
Scrub the wall with a damp sponge to remove dirt and any residual wallpaper paste. Repair holes or dents with vinyl spackling compound, and allow the substance to dry. Then roll on a tinted shellac-based stain-blocking primer. After this dries, make any final repairs, and then paint.
Brick or concrete walls can be painted, too. Wearing safety goggles and rubber gloves, scrub the surface with a solution of trisodium phosphate or a TSP substitute, and then rinse the area thoroughly to remove residue.
Using a roller with a 1-inch nap for brick or a 3/8-inch nap for concrete, roll on a latex primer made for masonry. After the primer dries, roll on latex paint, and touch up the area with a brush.
More about Interior Painting: Copyright Sunset Publishing Corporation
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