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ZINSSER SHIELDZ UNIVERSAL WALLCOVERING PRIMER

When you paper a room, there is no reason not to get the perfect job you envisioned when you bought the wallcovering. Yet many people end up with bubbles, seam splits, edge curling, gapping at top or bottom, or background colors showing through. At redecorating time, they discover they cannot remove even “strippable” paper without damage to the facing paper of drywall.

Such disappointments can be avoided by proper surface preparation. On previously decorated surfaces, making sure that the wall is clean is not enough. Porous surfaces, glossy surfaces and old wallcoverings – especially vinyls and foils – all present different problems. If new drywall is involved, the facing paper must be protected so it will not be pulled off when you remove “strippable” wallcoverings at some later date.

Until now, the only surface treatment prior to hanging wallcoverings recommended by wallcovering manufacturers was: (1) Prime with oil-base primer. (2) Let dry overnight. (3) Apply wall size. (4) Allow size to dry.

With all the drying time, mess and effort, it’s no wonder many do-it-yourself decorators shied away from wallcovering or took a chance by skipping surface preparation, often ending up with a botched job.

SHIELDZ Universal Wallcovering Primer, a white pigmented water-based primer, was developed as an easy-to-use replacement for oil-based primers. It’s the one-step product that can be used whenever wallcoverings are to be hung.

Zinsser Shieldz Universal White Wallcovering Primer 5 gal

Zinsser Shieldz Universal White Primer-Sealer makes the perfect surface for hanging wallpaper. This high-performance formula hides, primes, seals, all in one simple coat. Allows for easier adjusting and positioning of wallpaper, prevents seam separation, curling edges and bubbles.

Sticks to all surfaces without sanding, compatible with all adhesives and prevents drywall tearing when stripping wallpaper

Interior walls only, eliminating split seams and curled edges

Water based, low-odor, mold and mildew resistant formula provides superior adhesion

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Zinsser Gardz Clear Matte Primer 1 qt

Zinsser Gardz Problem Surface Sealer is a clear, water-based acrylic resin sealer designed for interior application to porous surfaces prior to painting, texturing or wallcovering. It is recommend for sealing problem porous surfaces such as bare or damaged drywall, plaster, cement and cementitious coatings, spackling paste and joint compound, calcimine, stucco, acoustic and texture finishes and uncoated wallpaper.

Dries fast to a hard, moisture-proof film and prevents drywall blistering/bubbling

For use on interior drywall, plaster, textured finishes and related surfaces

Water-based acrylic that strengthens soft texture finishes

Dries to the touch in 30 minutes and can be recoat in 3 hours

Specifications