Ensuring your wall surface is properly prepared for wallpaper will help with the initial installation as well as future removal. For new drywall and painted walls, a primer like PRO-977 Ultra Prime is ideal. PRO-977 is a white, water-based wallpaper primer that dries to a hard, matte finish creating a durable surface that’s ideal for new wallpaper. Priming will also improve ‘slip’ to help with moving and positioning wallpaper during installation. When it’s time to redecorate, a properly primed wall will allow wallpaper to be removed more easily and with less damage to walls.