Painting wallpaper?
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Is it possible to paint over wallpaper walls, any special directions? Thanks. B
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You might, but the wallpaper will turn loose one day, so at best it is a very temporary fix and not a very professional job could be done.
Hello! Yes, you can paint over wallpaper. However, there are some excellent tips about doing it at the link I am providing. Please read through the tips first:
http://www2.benjaminmoore.com/en-ca/for-your-home/painting-over-wallpaper
Yep you sure can! Might not hold well, but it's a good temporary solution if you don't mind redoing it as the wallpaper peels off at some point.
Don't do it unless you have no other choice. When I moved into my home in the 70s, the powder rm. had painted paper on the walls and what a mess removing it in later years. Removing should probably be done professionally because you can take she sheetrock with you during the process. Good luck.
It is always better to remove the wallpaper before painting. When you add wet paint to dry wallpaper, it can cause the wallpaper to bubble up and loosen from the wall...making a huge mess.