How do I paint over wallpaper that is somewhat slick?
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I have a mobile home with the original wallpaper. I would like to paint over it. Do I prime it first?
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Yes I would. Unless there is no way to remove it first. I would use Kilns. It's like paneling, too slick to adhere to. It needs a base to grab onto. See in time if you bumped it, it would crack an start peeling off the wall. Always best to do the right prep so you wont be doing it over. I know pain in butt, but sorry? You may even put 2coats of Kilns, depends on what's underneath that paint you want to apply.Good Luck!
Barbara Valenti
on Dec 29, 2015
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Painting over wallpaper is not a recommendation due to peeling at a later date,However if removing first is not a option that do several coats of the kilz primer first.
Janet Pizaro
on Dec 29, 2015
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Removing paper is not an option. The wallboard would peel off with paper therefore I will use your suggestion of applying Kiltz. Thank you.
Joan Shasteen
on Dec 29, 2015
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We are remodeling our double wide, room by room, and have peeled the "wallpaper" off the wall board, sealed the seams, primed and sealed the peeled wallboard, slightly textured and painted. It has worked great for us. We tried just using Kilns and then painting, but the texture of the wallpaper still seemed to come through.
Terri Rylant Jones
on Dec 29, 2015
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You don't have to use KILZ primer unless there are water spots you don't want to come through new paint. There are less toxic primers available and probably less expensive too...I just painted over the vinyl directly with water based acrylic interior paint in our 1980's travel trailer and i consider it successful. It hasn't chipped off after several years of extreme temperature changes either. I also peeled off the sticks separating the sheets of vinyl board and caulked the seams using a product that has extreme expansive qualities to make it look less like a motor home..
Dee Copley
on Dec 29, 2015
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Zinsser primer has one just for this surface. Go to your home store and ask them which one. Or I would try Behr Marque which is a different paint with primer that may do the trick. I used it on my front door with fabulous results. Prep is key whatever you do- wash the walls down really well to remove any dirt, dust, or grease. Use good brushes and rollers too.
The Garden Frog with C Renee
on Dec 29, 2015
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Yes, always use primer first, more importantly use a primer intended for the surface you are painting. Copied from http://www.benjaminmoore.com/en-us/for-your-home/painting-over-wallpaper Gently sand down the seams of the wallpaper so they're not too noticeable. Apply a coat of oil-based primer to the entire surface of the walls before painting. This helps seal the adhesive within the paper and away from the moisture in the paint.
Opal
on Dec 30, 2015
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Primer makes it easier for the paint to stick.
Toni
on Dec 31, 2015
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