Can you paint over wallpaper without removing it first?
Related Discussions
Should I paint or stain my oak kitchen cabinets?
I was wondering if you could help me with something -- I have an entirely oak kitchen. I know it's the rage now to paint or gel stain cabinets. I've been considering ... See more
How to paint a metal front door?
How do I paint my front door? It's metal.
How to paint grout?
How do I paint grout to change the color? The grout is in great shape, but the color - meh.
How to whitewash a brick fireplace?
What is the best method to whitewash bricks surrounding a fireplace?
Can you use Chalk paint over wallpaper?
We have used this paint on many different surfaces......with very good success.Has anyone out there tried it on walls.......even over wallpaper?Thanks.
Removing wall paper isn't always the easiest task! Benjamin Moore has instructions on their website (link below) for painting over wallpaper. The key to success is the preparation of the surface. Good luck with your project. Please keep us updated on how your project turns out!
http://www2.benjaminmoore.com/en-ca/for-your-home/painting-over-wallpaper
You can but you'll regret it. Sometimes the paper will bubble. If you ever want to take the paper down it makes it very hard to remove.
Also, it depends on where you are painting. We have a walk in pantry off of our kitchen that had ugly wallpaper and it was dizzying. Because it is just a pantry, we just painted over the wallpaper with white and it has been just fine, but again, is inside a walk in pantry, not a 'room' we spend time in. Now we are redoing our finished basement, and for this project we did remove all of the wallpaper because we have heard it is best not to paint over it.
Yes you can absolulely paint over wallpaper. Please make sure the paper is secure before you paint it and most importantly do NOT use latex primer! If you buy a shellac primer it will give a good surface to adhere to and secure and seal the wallpaper without causing bubbles or lifts. Paint with whatever your heart desires after that.
Yes, but you will see the seems.