Can I use a primer & then paint over wall paper in our bath room?
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Kathy Lemay
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bathroom is wallpapered,should I remove this first & then paint, room is small , only room wallpapered
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Only paint over the wallpaper if it is sound~no peeling, rips, or tears and if the seems are not protruding. I have painted over wallpaper and it has turned out great and I have seen where the wallpaper seems and tears came through. To remove wallpaper can be easy if the person who put it up used sizing and then you can just steam the wallpaper off with a home steamer or spray water to loosen. Then use vinegar to remove the glue. Hope this helps.
The Garden Frog with C Renee
on Aug 01, 2013
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C Renee is correct, but you need to understand that glue that is dissolved in water is used to hold the paper on the walls, When painting using a latex paint you can cause the seams to fail if you use to much paint per coat. The moisture of the paint will cause the seams to fail. Ideally a oil based primer should be used first the followed by the paint of your choosing. And lastly remember if you do paint it and later decide to remove it all and start fresh, the wall paper removal will be a very large task as the paint will prevent the wall paper from getting wet to dissolve the glue when using wall paper removal chemicals.
Woodbridge Environmental Tiptophouse.com
on Aug 01, 2013
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From my personal experience, I say only paint over wallpaper as a very last resort--when it just won't come off with any removal method. I have painted over wallpaper twice (once a whole bathroom of wallpaper and once a border around the parameter of a bedroom) and in both cases the wallpaper was NOT coming off under any circumstances. Believe me, I tried but it just would not budge. (I suspect the wallpaper was applied to wallboard that was not sized first.) The "right" way is to remove it, if you can.
Shari
on Aug 01, 2013
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thanks for all the tips, I think I will try to remove the paper first wish me luck thanks again
Kathy Lemay
on Aug 02, 2013
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I always take the wallpaper off the wall. It saves a lot of problems later.
Patricia Presto/On The Surface
on Aug 02, 2013
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@Kathy Lemay you can find out how to remove wall paper by doing a search on this topic in the search space above. Lots of methods are suggested there. But I think your going to be happier with the results by removing the paper. Saves lots of grief later on if the paint causes the paper to peel.
Woodbridge Environmental Tiptophouse.com
on Aug 02, 2013
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If you are going to remove the wallpaper, here is an easy method which has always worked for me... Mix equal parts unscented fabric softener and hot water in a spray bottle (or a garden sprayer if the area is large). Spray the wall and let soak for about 20 minutes (make sure it stays moist). For really tough jobs, I add dish detergent to the mix... The enzymes in both help break down the adhesive. Just remember to use unscented softener because the smell can be overpowering, trust me! Good luck!
Simple Solutions by design
on Aug 04, 2013
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problem solved, thank you all for your comments
Kathy Lemay
on Aug 08, 2013
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You can paint over wall paper as long as you use Ann oil base paint and make sure there's no peeling up any where if so trim it of work a razor blade and your good top go
Bj
on Aug 10, 2015
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If it's vinyl, just peel off the top layer. The bottom will be paper which you can spray with hot water and fabric softener.....wait.....then just scrape it off. Definitely paint the walls with proper bathroom paint. It will save you lots of headaches down the road.
Diana Deiley
on Nov 28, 2015
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I have painted over wallpaper. If seams are not visible and they were double cut when installed than go ahead and paint it. Priming first would be wise use a good primer being it is a bathroom. Turned out great!
MaryJane
on Dec 11, 2015
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