Zinsser Shieldz Clear Wallcovering Primer/Sealer

Description

SHIELDZ® CLEAR is designed for those jobs that don't require the hiding power and premium drywall protection of SHIELDZ® UNIVERSAL. SHIELDZ CLEAR is tintable to dark colors to help hide seam splits that can occur when hanging dark wallpaper. It also dries rapidly so you can hang over within two hours of priming. SHIELDZ CLEAR adheres to all sound surfaces including hard-to-stick surfaces such as glossy paint, ceramic tile, glass, Formica®, and vinyl wallcovering. No sanding is required.

Extended Information

SURFACE PREPARATION

Surfaces should be clean, dry, sound and in good condition,

free of wax, loose paint, grease, old wallcovering adhesive, mold and

mildew,and other residue. Inspect the surface for paint bonding,

loose wallcoverings, damaged wallboard or plaster. Remove old

or loose wallcovering and residual wall covering adhesive with

DIF Wallpaper Stripper. Repair unsound surfaces.

WARNING!

If you scrape, sand or remove old paint, you

may release lead dust. LEAD IS TOXIC. EXPOSURE TO

LEAD DUST CAN CAUSE SERIOUS ILLNESS, SUCH AS

BRAIN DAMAGE, ESPECIALLY IN CHILDREN.

PREGNANT WOMEN SHOULD ALSO AVOID

EXPOSURE. Wear a NIOSH-Approved respirator to

control lead exposure. Clean up carefully with a HEPA

vacuum and a wet mop. Before you start, find out how to

protect yourself and your family by contacting the National

Lead Information Hotline at 1-800-424-LEAD or log on to

www.epa.gov/lead.

New Drywall

Remove joint compound dust with a damp cloth before

applying two coats of ShieldZ Clear Wall Size. Wait two

hours between coats. Product may not protect drywall

surface from damage when removing wallcovering for

redecorating. ShieldZ Universal Wallcovering primer is

recommended if drywall protection is desired.

Painted or Glossy Surfaces

Adheres to all surfaces including glossy paint

and other hard-to-stick surfaces without the need for sanding.

Prime bare metal surfaces with Bulls-Eye 1-2-3 Primer.

Existing Wallcovering

Remove whenever possible. Apply ShieldZ Clear

Wall Size to prime over non-removable wallcovering. Old

porous or metallic wallpaper should be removed or sealed

with B-I-N Primer before applying ShieldZ Clear Wall Size.

Plaster

New plaster must age at least 90 days before application

of ShieldZ Clear Wall Size.

APPLICATION

Thoroughly mix before using. Do not thin. Apply only when

air, material, and surface temperatures are between 50-90ºF
(10-32ºC) and the relative humidity is or less than

85%. Apply with a brush, roller, or sprayer.

Cut in entire surface using a brush at the corners, edges, and openings.

Close container tightly after each use.

TINTING

ShieldZ Clear Wall Size may be tinted to dark colors to

match the background color of the wall covering or to hide

seams or gaps. Use a maximum of 1oz. of universal

tinting color per quart.

CLEAN-UP

Clean up all tools and immediately with warm soapy water.

STORAGE

Keep from freezing.