How to paint over wallpaper?
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Madelaine S on Dec 21, 2011If the wallpaper is peeling at all, don't do it! I really don't like the idea of doing it even if it is in good shape. However, if you are set on painting it, use a high quality primer with a leveling agent in it to smooth out any visual seems from the wall paper.Helpful Reply
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WallsTreat Studio/ Kass Wilson on Dec 21, 2011Richard, here is your answer: http://www.networx.com/article/remove-wall-paper-dont-paint-over-it-sHelpful Reply
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Dan's of Central Florida, Inc. on Dec 21, 2011My advice about painting over wallpaper is simply not to do it. Remove the wallpaper instead. No matter how tight the paper is to the wall, it still usually looks like painted wallpaper. Many times the seams between the sheets of paper stand right out, even when still glued down well.Helpful Reply
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Michele J on Dec 21, 2011Well you can paint over wallpaper. But the paint usually acts as a remover. I like to texture first then paint. Either a knock down, skimcoat, or eggshell. Then you don't see the lines. If you don't want to texture then prime first......Helpful Reply
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3po3 on Dec 21, 2011If you want even more people to tell you not to paint over wallpaper, search for paint over wallpaper in the "search posts" box at the top of the page. There have been a few posts about this, with a long string of opinions on a couple of them.Helpful Reply
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Greg Warren Flowers on Dec 22, 2011tried this years ago and I ended up stripping the original paper...double the work....the new paint caused the paper to bubble and come loose at the seamsHelpful Reply
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Peace Painting Co., Inc. on Dec 22, 2011Richard, I have painted it many times. As mentioned, the stipulation is that it is tight with almost zero bubbling or edge peeling. Shave any curling edges off, including running a razor blade flat along all seams. Then prime with oil primer and skim the seams smooth with compound if you are capable, if not use the high solids primer or texture paint or both.Helpful Reply
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O'Connor's Painting Service on Dec 29, 2011I would also not recommend painting over wallpaper. It might look fine the first day but then may develop bubbles or the weight of the paint pull the paper from the wall. If you need help in removing wallpaper, here is a step-by-step guide I wrote that can help http://oconnorspainting.wordpress.com/2010/07/28/how-to%E2%80%A6wallpaper/Helpful Reply
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