Frequently Asked Questions

5 Accent Wall Ideas to Transform Your Homewith Depth, Texture, and Intrigue

Captain Wallpaper Being an industry-leading company in Sonoma, we know how to bring your ideas to life, and we're ready to guide you every step of the way. We are ready to gladly answer any question you may have. Check out some frequently asked ones below.

What kind of work do you do?

I only do wallcovering installation and priming of walls and ceilings.

PREPARATION REQUIREMENTS FOR WALL COVERING INSTALLATION

Level 5

Gypsum board finishing Level 5 is typically specified in appearance areas where smooth wall designs are decorated with non-flat paints, glossy or decorative finishes, or dark/deep-tone paints or where critical lighting conditions occur. Level 5 provides a uniform surface and minimizes the possibility of joint photographing and/or fasteners showing through the final decoration.

In Level 5, all joints and interior angles have tape embedded in the joint compound. All joints are then wiped with a joint knife, leaving a thin layer of compound over all joints and interior angles.

Add two coats of joint compound over all flat joints.

Add one coat of joint compound over interior angles.

Cover fastener heads and accessories with three coats of joint compound.

Apply a skim coat of joint compound or material manufactured for this purpose to the entire surface.

Make sure the surface is smooth and free of tool marks.

If finishing glass mat or fiber-reinforced gypsum panels, check with the manufacturer for finishing instructions.

PRIMING REQUIREMENTS FOR WALL COVERING INSTALLATION

Draw Tite™ Penetrating Sealer/Primer, the One and Only of its kind! Draw Tite™ is a remarkable achievment in water based technology. It is superb for sealing ripped, shredded and gouged drywall prior to the application of wall repair compounds. Draw Tite™ exhibits excellent moisture resistance and will not bubble or rewet once dry. Draw Tite™ is also an excellent choice for sealing chalky porous surfaces. The low odor and non-flammability make this product a perfect substitution for Shellac and oil based primers.