Can I paint this 70s style bathroom wall?
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Kari
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I think it is melamine or Masonite. I would like to update the look, but not go broke while doing it. We may use beadboard in some places, but I was wondering if paint would hold up on this type of wall??
Lightly sand to remove any gloss. Prime with a stain blocking primer like Zinsser 123. Then paint with your color.
With a little sanding, a good latex primer should stick well. You can test it on a lower down piece of the wall first before priming the whole wall. Then apply your color of choice. Good luck!!
i did exactly what William said to do. 10 years later it is still perfect!
Remember--Anything can be painted. It's all about the prep and proper paint for whatever you're painting.
Chalk type paint could be used on it. I would recommend light sanding for better adhesion. I recommend and use HeirloomTraditionsPaint. com
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All the above methods are correct, if you use a flat paint and want design try a stamp over the paint to look like wallpaper Hobby stores have them in all sizes and designs it can be gorgeous and cheap I did fluer de Lis in gold over ecru paint, ceilings can be matched for a designer effect keep it monochromatic.
Here is the best primer for this project that I know of! It's a bonding primer, no sanding necessary, goes on smooth and water clean up! Then coat over dry primer with 2 coats of a good quality latex paint. http://go.redirectingat.com?id=78087X1556902&xs=1&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.amazon.com%2FINSL-X-SXA110099-04-Waterborne-Bonding-Primer%2Fdp%2FB000MITIF8%2Fref%3Dsr_1_fkmr0_1%3Fie%3DUTF8%26qid%3D1489164856%26sr%3D8-1-fkmr0%26keywords%3Dstyx%2Bbonding%2Bprimer
Thank you all for your responses...now I guess the next question would be.....should I paint the bottom half darker or lighter? I only plan on going up half of the wall with paint. Also going to paint the ugly floor....need heeeellllppppp!