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Do I need to prime the mud for self adhesive wallpaper?

I've applied the joint compound,sanded it down. Is it necessary to prime the mud before putting self adhesive wallpaper on it? I don't plan on taking it down or painting over it in the future. Would priming the wall change how it sticks etc?
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What primer type for this situation?

I'm painting some walls in an old home that needs a fresh coat of primer/paint. The house has been sitting a while so it has some general odors that I'm thinking a simple coat of paint will help cover up. I used Zinsser BIN in the 1st floor where it…
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only prime drywall and not paint

Is it considered OK to just prime the drywall (for example with 3 coats) and do not paint over afterwards? I suspect that a drywall primer isn't hard enough to sustain and will deteriorate, while paint will not, is it so? The reason I'm asking is…
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Is there a way to reduce or hide streaks on newly primed drywall before we paint?

We just finished priming our newly orange-peel textured walls with a drywall primer. When it dried we noticed vertical streaks on the walls, about 6"-8" apart ~ we think they're paint roller demarcations. These streaks are only noticeable on walls…
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How to paint over glossy, high textured walls when sanding isn’t an option

I am allowed to paint in my rental, but I need to paint over glossy finished, bright white, extremely textured (nearly popcorn) interior walls. Unfortunately sanding down/removing the awful texture is not an option. I’ve seen recommendations that…
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For a combination painted/bare metal, can I just use a rust inhibiting spray primer or must I use both primer and paint for the small bare metal part?

I bought a window air conditioner that came with a specific bracket designed for that model. I inadvertently scratched some of the paint off of the bracket and I'm now worried about that small exposed area rusting. I've looked online for canned…
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How can I fill an irrigation pipe from a faucet to prime the pump?

I live in south Florida, and have a water pump that draws water from the lake for irrigation. I changed the intake stop valve in the lake, and tried to prime my pump. It worked fine when I turned it on for the first time. But as soon as I turned it…
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Can I use one primer/sealer on new drywall & existing painted surfaces?

It's nearing time to paint a newly converted laundry/storage room, and I'm trying to determine if I can get away with a single primer/sealer or if I would have better luck with a couple of more targeted options based on what I'm working with: Two…
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Adding coat of paint after a few weeks

I painted my drywall with a satin paint a couple of weeks ago but found some dings that need to be mudded and I have done that and have spot primed and put a single coat over the patches. At this point do I need to sand and/or prime the whole wall…
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Should I Prime My (Painted Grey) Garage Walls Prior to Painting White?

Painting grey walls white - both paints are from the same base (Valspar 2000 Interior White/Pastel). Will priming help before applying white paint, and if so, and how many coats of each (prime and/or paint) is recommended.
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What kind of paint primer can be sanded without peeling off

What kind of primer (paint) can be sanded after it is dry? I painted a large object made from plaster of paris. I used latex-based primer. There were some lumps and bumps the day after the primer dried.. When I tried to sand the bumps off, the paint…
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