131+ Can You Wallpaper Directly On To Plasterboard
Fortunately you don t need many tools to wallpaper.
Can you wallpaper directly on to plasterboard. If a new unpainted plasterboard wall is to be wallpapered the application of a single coat of gyproc drywall sealer will make steam stripping easier at a later date. Just a few tools. Failing to take the necessary precautions will result in peeling wallpaper and cracked paint.
Essentially new plaster is extremely porous absorbs water and moisture very easily and if wallpaper paste is applied directly to it it will suck the moisture out of the paste before it has a chance to dry fully. Let s get started with the tools. Preparation is key if you are planning to paint or wallpaper directly onto a plaster wall.
Modern technology has produced some amazing products that work much better than applying a thin wheat paste to a wall. Here s a list that will get you going on this job. This adhesive soaked into the fresh plaster and acted as a crude sealer.