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    Oct 10, 2006, 06:21 AM
    Wallpaper over cement board
    Can I wallpaper over new cement board and if so, how do I prepare the board?

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    Oct 10, 2006, 06:36 AM
    Use a good primer (I like BIN) and you'll be fine. If in a bathroom, though, look for a primer that is designed for moist areas.
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