Can you put wallpaper on MDF board?

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It would be paintable wall paper. Doesn't need to be durable for the project I have in mind. Thanks.

Woodbridge Environmental Tiptophouse.com · Answer

Yes you can. Ideally priming the board first will assure that the paper later on can be removed if your idea does not work.

Edith L · Answer

thanks for the info.

Barb Burnham · Answer

I would definitely prime it first with Gripper or other high quality primer. Nor for the same reason though. MDF is glued saw dust. It does not like moisture at all. Putting a barrier between it and the moisture of prepared or the paste for regular wallpaper will only result in all the moisture getting suckered into the MDF and you paper bubbling up before it peels off.

Edith L · Answer

thanks! What I am wanting to do is cover something with paintable wallpaper, then paint and highlight the raised areas with a metallic paint. Main problem is, it needs to be big. The area I want to put it on is a very large blank wall. I am trying to find the best but cheapest thing for the board. I am afraid canvas would sag in the middle. Any ideas for what I can use? Here is my inspiration, from Thrifty Decor Chick

Edith L · Answer

Thanks for the answers, but I'm still hoping for more ideas.

Woodbridge Environmental Tiptophouse.com · Answer

If you use a spray adhesive used for cloth you can spray the boards and use the cloth or burlap. It will prevent the material from sagging.

Ellen Knox · Answer

You could use foamcore boards and glue the wallpaper on them.

Ellen Knox · Answer

I have never done it, but I have glued things on it, so I would think wallpaper would stick.

Deb K · Answer

Hi Edith, hope this helps you out. Before installing a wall mural or wallpaper over MDF, you must prime it. This will allow the wallpaper to stick and prevent the MDF from absorbing the paste. After it has been primed, you can safely apply Eco Bella, Vinyl – HD Texture, or Prepasted Wallpaper to MDF.

Ann|The Apple Street Cottage · Answer

Mogie · Answer

Yes but you need to use a good primer first so the paint has something to hold onto.

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