Priming/Sealing drywall before wallpapering

[dadiOH]

I did but you don't have the wit to understand it.

[Robert Macy]

from that URL: "Summary: Wallpaper adhesive can bond to drywall paper. Drywall that is not primed and sized properly will absorb these adhesives and tear. Drywall repair may be necessary."

I've always heard, and read on labels, sizing is a thin layer of paste applied over a 'sealed' surface, too. Plus, sizing the wall with a thin coat of paste prevents an instantaneous 'drying' of the paste on the paper, thus allowing one to move it around a bit, AND fill in rough surfaces with a very thick layer of gluebehind the paper.

[BonnettDecorating]

OP, Lots of good info in this thread, also enough bullshit to fertilize a pasture. Go to a real paint store, not Lowes or HD, and tell them what you have and what you are doing. Let them set you up.

[krw]

No, you said nothing relevant. Try again. On second thought...

[gramps]

Speaking of illiterate, maybe you'd like to point out where it says to _paint_. Oh wait, it doesn't. Friggin twit!

[krw]

Prime/paint, same deal. You said nothing about either.

Having been bitten by morons, such as you, I would *always* paint with a high quality paint before papering. Actually, I would never paper, rather leave that for the bottom of your cage.

[gramps]

You're correct here, _you're_ the one who said something about both!

It appears you would also like to "shellac based primer under latex". BTW, how'd it feel to have the BM person laugh in your face? Speaking of shellacking, I sure gave you one! LMAO!!!

[krw]

No need to demonstrate your illiteracy. We got it.

No, now you're just demonstrating how illogical you are, as well as illiterate.