[cruise2001]

Hi.

I have been told by several people that once wallpaper is removed, and the glue scrubbed away, the walls must be primed with an OIL base primer.

Is the true? I have also heard from another prop that I should use only water based primer.

Walls were properly sized.

Which is correct?

Thanks.

 

[joecaption]

I just use Zinzeer 123 then two coats of paint.

 

[jsheridan]

No, either Zinsser Gardz, latex, or Zinsser Cover Stain, oil. Personally, thought the smell is stronger, I like the oil. The problem I had with Gardz, I'm trying to convert, is it goes on light milky white and dries clear. On a white wall it was difficult to see how it was applying, and I could tell afterwards that I had a few holidays (misses). If Brushjockey comes along I want to ask him if he ever tints his, I've done some research and it seems the jury is split on that verdict. If it can be tinted I think I'll convert permanently.

 

[cruise2001]

No, either Zinsser Gardz, latex, or Zinsser Cover Stain, oil. Personally, thought the smell is stronger, I like the oil. The problem I had with Gardz, I'm trying to convert, is it goes on light milky white and dries clear. On a white wall it was difficult to see how it was applying, and I could tell afterwards that I had a few holidays (misses). If Brushjockey comes along I want to ask him if he ever tints his, I've done some research and it seems the jury is split on that verdict. If it can be tinted I think I'll convert permanently.

From the website regarding Gardz:
used for...
"...wallcovering adhesive residue..."

Good to know.

 

[Gymschu]

Sherwin-Williams always had a "PreWallcovering Primer" that was outstanding. Like Guardz, it sealed any residual adhesive & went on like a regular white primer. I always used it on commercial wallcovering jobs when hanging the big sheets of solid vinyl. Never had any problems.

 

[ltd]

I like Zinsser cover stain also.

 

[chrisn]

Sherwin-Williams always had a "PreWallcovering Primer" that was outstanding. Like Guardz, it sealed any residual adhesive & went on like a regular white primer. I always used it on commercial wallcovering jobs when hanging the big sheets of solid vinyl. Never had any problems.

they don't make it any more

 

[chrisn]

I will not speak for brush but I do believe you can tint Gardz. I sometimes throw in some 123 if I need to see what I am doing.

 

[Brushjockey]

Hush! That's a top secret trick!

If you are using Gardz in a sheetrock repair mode where penetration is really important- don't tint.
But to cover a cleaned wall after stripping about 25% 123 helps both to see and thickens it up a bit.
But once you get the hang of it using it straight ( always start your roll on the upstoke- no pressure..) It's pretty hard not to get coverage. it wants to fly off your roller.

 

[Gymschu]

they don't make it any more

Figures........
Those SW bastards!!!

 

[poppameth]

I just did one with Zinsser Smart Prime. Alkyd/Water hybrid product. It seems to have worked well. The only drawback I saw was the stuff is so thin it's difficult to get good hide out of it.

 

[jsheridan]

What size nap for Gardz?

 

[Faron79]

I've used a good Purdy or Wooster 3/8".
Worked fine!

Faron

 

[chrisn]

What size nap for Gardz?

You really need a micro fiber one, maybe 3/8 or 1/4

 

[cruise2001]

Microfiber is REAL nice. That is all I use.