What to do with paintable wallpaper problem?

by Marianne

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Any suggestions (other than remove) for paintable wallpaper used in our main bathroom. Although painted it is still "soft" and dents and scratched very easily. You have to be careful with it everywhere but it is a big problem near our hanging hand towel bar. I thought the paint would harden and set the paper but this wasn't the case. Any suggestions?

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Janet Pizaro on Oct 11, 2016
What did you use for paint on the wallpaper?

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- Marianne on Oct 11, 2016
  Latex eggshell paint.
  
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- Janet Pizaro on Oct 12, 2016
  Did you prime before you painted?
  
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- Marianne on Oct 12, 2016
  I'm not sure. I'll have to ask my husband. If we didn't can we now? And then top with paint color of our choice?
  
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- Janet Pizaro on Oct 12, 2016
  Yes for sure. Make sure you use a primer for the bathroom to aid in additional moisture control. Allow to dry. You may need more than one coat. Again allow to dry. Your last step is to make sure you use paint specifically for bathroom moisture.Good Luck...
  
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Ljgordon on Oct 11, 2016
Painting wallpaper is not a good idea. You can get down to the paper and get it off. I've used soap and water, vinegar with heat from a hairdryer.

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- Marianne on Oct 11, 2016
  This is paper that is meant to be painted, not regular wall paper.
  
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William on Oct 11, 2016
Prime with a stain blocking primer like KILZ, BIN, or ZINSSER. Then paint with your color.

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- Marianne on Oct 12, 2016
  So I can do this now, on top of the paint that is already on it?
  
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- William on Oct 12, 2016
  If the paint is not coming off, you can prime over it. If it is coming off you may need to wipe down the walls with a damp cloth or sponge and remove as much as you can. Then you can prime.
  
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Agnes Chrzanowska on Dec 31, 2021

Can you provide more details ?

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