10 best wallpaper primers

Acrylic primer that perfectly copes with minor imperfections in plastered walls and ceilings. Enhances the adhesive properties of wallpaper paste, has a white color and a slight, unobtrusive odor. Apply by brush, roller or sprayer. The consistency is liquid, but does not spread. By the way, her consumption, according to reviews, is quite acceptable: one 10-liter bottle is enough for 50 m². But for the processing of gas and foam concrete, concrete, monolithic blocks, you will have to increase the consumption. The fact is that the penetrating and strengthening abilities of the product are only enough to prepare for painting / wallpapering. But for a “raw” surface treatment without preliminary plastering, the primer must be applied in 2 layers. Hence the low rating.

Acrylic primer, white, non-marking during application. Suitable for processing brick, concrete substrates, as well as plastered surfaces before gluing non-woven, liquid, paper wallpaper. After complete drying, the primer forms a dense, but at the same time vapor-permeable film, resistant to contact with moisture. In addition, the tool significantly enhances the adhesion of the adhesive and reduces its consumption. And the liquid does not smell: no irritating smell and increase in humidity in the room both during the work and after the coating has dried. True, during the processing of the base it is difficult to see non-smeared areas. But this drawback is fully compensated by the transparency of the finished protective film and the absence of harmful components in the composition of the soil.

Impregnating primer with fast drying speed. Diluted with water 1 to 3, the composition quickly penetrates the structure of the base, removes dust well.Suitable for processing walls made of concrete, wood and drywall. Retains its dedusting properties even when fully diluted. However, even the manufacturer himself does not recommend diluting the primer to strengthen weak surfaces. It is better to use the solution without adding water, otherwise the desired result will not be achieved. The soil has no other significant drawbacks: both in terms of price and efficiency, the product is no worse than more expensive building materials.

Deep penetration primer for wallpaper, painting, plaster and other finishes. Differs in universality: it is possible to use in rooms, and also for external works. It is diluted with water in the ratio 1:3: three parts of water to 1 part of primer. Judging by the reviews, the composition does not have an unpleasant odor, it is well distributed on almost any surface. True, it does not have covering and strengthening properties, which is why the soil cannot be used on crumbling plaster. But to prepare for the finishing of walls, ceilings and floors in the bathroom, kitchen and other rooms, the composition is ideal.It protects the base from the formation of fungus, and also has an antiseptic effect.

Fast drying deep penetration primer suitable for strengthening, dedusting any mineral substrates. It is applied to the wall with a roller or brush, you can also use an airbrush. The product is not pigmented, milky white. In the process of application does not change the shade of the treated surface. Thanks to this feature, the primer can be used for wallpapers of any type and color: from snow-white paper, non-woven to textured liquid and bright vinyl, photo wallpapers. Of the minuses, users highlight only the abundant formation of foam while working with a primer. But this disadvantage fades against the background of adequate cost, economical consumption and versatility of the composition.

Acrylic pigmented white primer. Suitable for both wallpapering and subsequent painting of walls and ceilings. The main difference between the primer is that it also acts as a paint. The surface after processing is not only dust-free, but also acquires an even matte white color. This building material is ideal for beginners: even a layman can handle the application of soil. The tool improves the adhesion of wallpaper glue and paint to surfaces made of aerated concrete, stone, concrete, brick and drywall. In addition, it copes well with the strengthening of crumbling foundations. The only serious drawback is that the soil is quickly consumed due to its thick consistency.

Environmentally friendly water-based primer. It has a very low price for this type of material, as well as ease of application and almost no smell. Suitable for processing walls and ceilings made of gypsum, concrete. Penetrates deep into the base, prevents the rapid absorption of wallpaper paste.The composition is white, not strongly pigmented, and after complete drying it becomes completely transparent. The primer removes dust from the surface, is compatible with glue for any wallpaper (paper, non-woven, vinyl, photo wallpaper), and is also quite economically consumed. Users assure that a 2.5 l bottle is enough for a room of 30-32 m², when the manufacturer says only 25 m². But the primer has one drawback - it is liquid. Therefore, it is better to apply it with a roller, each time carefully squeezing it out.

Affordable and easy-to-use deep penetration primer for non-woven, paper, liquid and other wallpapers. The basis of the product is water-dispersion. The composition of the primer contains a yellow pigment, which makes it easy to distinguish a primed coating from an unprimed surface. After application, it creates a film that improves the adhesion of wallpaper glue, binds dust and strengthens the substrate. This pigmented primer can be used not only for walls, but also for floors, ceilings and outdoors. True, the yellow pigment, which is part of the product, makes it far from being so versatile.The primer is absolutely not suitable for the subsequent finishing painting in light colors: shade CT 17 will either strongly show through layers of paint or distort the color.

One of the most popular primers for deep penetration under wallpaper. Suitable not only for indoor, but also for outdoor work. It shows itself perfectly when gluing non-woven, vinyl, liquid wallpaper, painting walls and facades. The composition itself is pigmented, white in color, after application does not change the shade. This primer is used for the treatment of drywall, plaster, cement substrates, gypsum building boards. The tool does not require dilution and is completely ready for use. The soil has a smell, but it quickly disappears. Most users have no complaints about the quality of the coating, but some were “lucky” to purchase a fake. Poor-quality compositions contain little dry matter and do not strengthen, do not dedust the surface.

One of the best pigmented acrylic primers for professional and non-professional use. It dries relatively quickly, leaving a thin glossy film on the wall surface. The composition of the soil contains an antiseptic and antifungal components that protect the base from the appearance of mold. The tool can be used not only as a basis for gluing non-woven, liquid and other wallpapers, but also for floor screed. The primer is not pigmented, but milky-watery: after drying, the coating acquires an even white color. True, this shade is not entirely convenient for further painting in an identical color, but this is more a feature of the composition than its drawback.