WHAT IS THE BEST PRIMER FOR WALL COVERING?
Most manufacturers recommend and we concur that the newer acrylic primers are best since they provide a more porous surface for the wall covering adhesive to grip to. Oil-based primers are very hard and actually inhibit adhesion because they are too glossy and don’t allow the moisture in the adhesive to escape. To be safe however, always read the wall covering, adhesive and primer instructions. CAN YOU PAINT NEW CONCRETE WALLS? Sure can, but first make sure concrete has cured for 30 days. Then test the PH level. It should be in the 7-9 range. If it’s not, then you have two options. Either neutralize the PH with a mild acid solution, rinsing thoroughly after the acid wash, or, better yet, take advantage of newer products on the market designed specifically for high PH surfaces. One such product being Sherwin Williams Loxon Primer. Then coat the surface with a high grade acrylic paint. Be sure, however, that the surface is thoroughly dry before coating, using either a moisture meter or a
