Wallpaper Installation

Paint before papering! Zinsser paints complete your decorating make-over. Paint trim, ceilings, any walls that won’t be wallpapered. Do all painting first, then paper.

GARDZ® PROBLEM SURFACE SEALER Get the best results and seal the surface before papering. Gardz® offers a clear, low odor solution that covers paint and dries quickly to a hard film. Penetrates deeply into porous surfaces like uncoated drywall. Resists moisture so it won’t rewet. Covers builder’s flat paint.  • Easy soap and water clean-up. • Available in quart, 1 gallon and 5 gallons.

SHIELDZ® WALLCOVERING PRIMERS: Shieldz® primer rolls on any surface and is compatible with every kind of wallpaper – even new, non-woven paper. Shieldz® is ideal for covering new builder’s paint, paneling, glossy surfaces and “impossible to remove” wallcovering. Makes positioning easier, promotes excellent adhesion. Shieldz® is available in white or clear.

SHIELDZ® UNIVERSAL WALLCOVERING PRIMER: A one-coat solution to hide, prime and seal walls in one easy step. White primer makes the paper easier to move for seam match; stops curling and bubbling. Formulated with Zinsser’s exclusive “Mold & Mildew Shield” with the convenience of low odor and soap and water clean-up. Because it is tintable, it can hide seams – especially if the paper has a dark background. Match it with one of Zinsser’s custom colors. • Available in quart, 1 gallon and 5 gallon sizes.

SHIELDZ® CLEAR WALL SIZE: Any wall being papered needs to be sized first to make it easier to work with the wallpaper. Clear, ready-to-use acrylic wall sizing adheres to vinyl, paneling, and other difficult surfaces. Helps paper move easily for perfect seam alignment and adhesion. Tintable formula dries in just two hours. One can does a large room. Economical. Soap and water clean-up and low odor make this a good wallpaper prep choice. • Available in quart and 1 gallon sizes.

WALLPAPER PASTING Prepare workplace before hanging the wallpaper. Begin by removing as much furniture from the room as possible. Cover the floor with a dropcloth and turn off power to room switches and outlets. Set up a large worktable. A piece of plywood over two sawhorses works well. Your wallpaper store may rent a wallpaper table for a small fee. Be sure to reserve it when you place the order. Buy an extra roll of paper to allow for any patching needed.

SUREGRIP® 120 ACTIVATOR FOR PRE-PASTED WALLPAPER ADHESIVE: A specially formulated, ready to-use adhesive for pre-pasted borders and wallcoverings applied to painted and primed walls. It activates the paste on these pre-pasted surfaces for better adhesion. • Avoids pre-wetting water box mess. • Doesn’t dry as fast as water, so there is more time to work with wallpaper. • Easy water cleanup. • Strips easily when you want to redecorate. • Available in ½ gallon and 1 gallon sizes.

SUREGRIP® UNIVERSAL WALLCOVERING ADHESIVE: The one adhesive for any wallcovering or border • Pre-pasted.  • Non-pasted.  • Paste-the-wall. • Borders over vinyl. Non-woven borders adhere to any type of vinyl surface. Unique pink formula lets you see any missed spots as paste is applied, then dries clear. This adhesive makes it easy to slide the paper when necessary to reposition. It never stains and cleanup is simple. Dries clear.

AVAILABLE IN SPECIALLY DESIGNED CONTAINERS AND SIZES FOR EVERY PURPOSE: • Dip & Roll pail makes application a snap. • Pail comes in 1.3 gallons and covers up to 5-6 double rolls or 390 sq. ft./1.3 gallon. • Roller applicator bottle makes application easy and is great for pasting borders. • Pail comes in three sizes: gallon, quart and 16 oz. note: Select the proper adhesive based on conditions, like surface and wallcovering type and humidity level. Or, call the Rust-Oleum Help-line 800-323-3584.

ZINSSER RAZOR KNIFE Heavy duty swing-lock firmly secures blade and makes changing the blade safe and easy. Large handle provides extra leverage and stores 4 of the 5 blades included in each package.

ZINSSER SNAP-OFF KNIFE Reversible blades work left- or right handed. Heavy Duty swing lock holds blade securely to make changing blade safe and easy. Each knife comes with 3 sharp snap-off blades.

ZINSSER SOFTGRIP® 4-IN-1 WALLPAPER TRIM TOOL Multipurpose tool functions as a trim guide, burnishing tool, wall scraper and spackling applicator all in one!

APPLY ADHESIVE Lay a cut sheet on the work table, face down. Using a paint roller or the applicator, apply a thin coating of wallpaper adhesive to the back of the paper. For better adhesion to the wall, pasting is recommended even on self adhesive wallpaper. After paste is applied to the entire strip, fold paper to the middle for easy carrying. Be careful not to crease or tear edges. Tip: To keep paste off work surface and prevent it from coating the next sheet, slide the sheet to the table edge. This allows you to apply paste to ends and edges without getting it on the surface of the table. Wipe off any paste on table or front of paper immediately with a clean, damp sponge.

HANGING THE PAPER Make sure wallpaper is hung straight from top to bottom. In an inconspicuous corner of the room, draw a plumb line 1/4” narrower than the width of the paper, using a level to keep the line vertical. Starting at the top of the wall, make sure paper is flush to the ceiling. Even the smallest gap can get bigger as you continue matching the repeat around the room. Have the Zinsser Flexible Smoothing Tool at the ready to smooth each sheet as soon as it is hung.

The smoothing tool removes any wrinkles or small bubbles and presses seams together to avoid gaps. Start at the top of the paper. Work from the center to each edge, using vertical strokes so paper does not shift or tear. Wipe away any excess glue with warm water and a clean sponge. The secret to wallpapering success is using the right tools. Trim excess paper top and bottom. Use the Zinsser Flexible Smoothing Tool as a straight edge. Trim the excess with the SoftGrip® Razor Knife or Zinsser Snap-Off Knife. Continue hanging each new sheet starting at the ceiling again, carefully matching the pattern and butting up seams.

ZINSSER FLEXIBLE SMOOTHING TOOL: • Smooths wallpaper and borders. • Guides corner trimming. • Great as a paint shield. Smoothing the wallpaper often pushes adhesive past the seam. Zinsser’s durable Wall and Wallcovering Sponge is made especially to clean up this excess from wall surfaces, ceilings, and baseboards after smoothing and trimming.

WALL AND WALLCOVERING SPONGE: • Super absorbent – picks up a lot of paste. • Extremely durable. • Easy to rinse. • Contoured for easy grip. • Safe for any surface. • 8” long, 3” thick, 4.5” wide.

ZINSSER CEILING PAINT  Paint And Primer In One How do you paint a white ceiling white again and not miss a spot? Simple – choose Zinsser ceiling white. It goes on pink to enable total, flawless coverage. Dries to a bright white, stain blocking sheen in an hour. Low VOC, advanced water base formula delivers high-hide, high performance. Paint & Primer In One offers one coat ease and “no spatter” formula. Ideal for kitchens, baths, laundry rooms, basements and closets where mold & mildew can grow. Zinsser has every ceiling covered.

WATERTITE®-LX LATEX-BASE PAINT The ideal waterproof wall paint for a smooth, bright white finish. Tintable, low-odor formula can match any Zinsser custom color. Resists 20 lbs. of water pressure. Only Watertite®-LX has: • Mold & Mildew-Proof 10 Year Guarantee. • 15 Year Waterproof Guarantee. • Available in quart, 1 gallon, 3 gallon and 5 gallon sizes.