Painting after removing wallpaper

[Unregistered-SUBUFF]

WE HAVE REMOVED ALL THE WALLPAPER IN OUR LIVINGROOM, SCRUBBED THE WALLS TWICE WITH DIF, AND SANDED THE WALLS. WHAT IS THE BEST THING TO USE FOR PRIMER BEFORE APPLYING THE ORANGE PEEL TEXTURE AND PAINT, TO PREVENT ANY LEFT OVER RESIDUE FROM RUINING ALL OUR HARD WORK?

[tomh]

It sounds like these walls are very well prepped for painting. Wallpaper adhesive has been stripped, washed and double rinsed; and the walls were sanded and texture applied. I see no problems here. In fact, most quality interior paint is self-priming, and a separate primer may not be needed. I recommend you go to a professional paint store, take their suggestions for high quality interior paint and application products. You can’t really go wrong.

A 100% acrylic primer would be appropriate and easy to use. Examples: Benjamin Moore Acrylic All Purpose 023 primer or Super Spec 253; Kelley Moore 971 Acryl Prime. If you prime, ask for primer to be pre-tinted towards finish color.

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