Can I paint over wallpaper ?
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If there are no obvious seams you could but I wouldn't recommend it
No way. The paint dampens it and it will peel
People do it all the time. Here's a couple links: https://www.google.com/search?q=painting+over+wallpaper&rlz=1C1BLWB_enUS700US700&source=lnms&tbm=isch&sa=X&ved=0ahUKEwi26YOE-NfZAhUJs1QKHQzpBCwQ_AUICygC&biw=1422&bih=684&dpr=1.13
https://www.google.com/search?q=painting+over+wallpaper&rlz=1C1BLWB_enUS700US700&tbm=vid&source=lnms&sa=X&ved=0ahUKEwiEkNKG-NfZAhVpslQKHbW4BSsQ_AUICigB&biw=1422&bih=684&dpr=1.13
It has been my experience that it depends on how the paper was applied. Unless it was applied with a sturdy glue, you run the risk of the paint causing it to peel off.
You can, but it won't look professional. If you sell the home, that could be a deterrent for prospective buyers.
i have painted over grass cloth at least five times in 32 years. Still looks great and people commen on it (nice comments) ha
NO