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Drywall Decorating Tips
By Tim Carter
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Summary: Decorating finished drywall should always start with an appropriate drywall primer or drywall sealer. These paints will serve as an excellent a backdrop to any paint or wallpaper you put on your drywall. Here are some decorating tips for walls.
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Drywall Decorating Tips
Always, always use a specialized primer/sealer for new drywall work. As long as you have finished and sanded the drywall properly, these paints will ensure that you achieve the highest quality finish in direct or downlighting situations.
If you are going to wallpaper your drywall, be sure to apply a second coat of a semi-gloss acrylic enamel paint. Tint this paint the exact color of the background of the wallpaper. In the event a seam opens between two pieces of paper, it will probably not show.
The extra coat of paint will also help you in the event you decide to remove the wallpaper. Some wallpaper adhesives are so strong that when removing the wallpaper, they take the paper face off of the drywall as well! If this occurs, it is virtually impossible to repair. Take the time to apply the second coat of paint.
