You can at your own risk of bubbles, peeling and the fact that it might be almost impossible to remove if you encounter these problems. I do wall paper removal as a sideline, and I charge triple right off the bat for paper thats been painted and it goes up from there if it takes too long to remove it.
Hi Ellen, yes you can paint wallpaper. Here is how. Good luck. Gently sand down the seams of the wallpaper so they're not as noticeable. Apply a coat of oil-based primer to the entire surface of the walls before painting. This helps seal the adhesive in the paper away from the moisture in the paint. Moisture from paint can often loosen wallpaper glue, causing bubbles or peeling.
Yes, you can paint over wallpaper. Begin with a clean surface. Paint on a coat of primer sealer. Doing this will minimize the chances of peeling and will give the paint a surface to hold on to. Use a oil based primer sealer, NOT A WATER BASED PRODUCT, that's important. Be sure to allow enough time for each coat to dry. Paint with an oil based paint. At least 2 coats of paint . Good luck and happy holidays.
Yes you can, Cindy is right, you have to use an oil based primer sealer. If you use a water based one, it could loosen the wallpaper, making the wallpaper pull away from the wall-creating a problem and compounding it. Best to you.
Always best to remove. As everyone says always the chance of the wallpaper bubbling, peeling, and hard to remove in the future. Only time I recommend painting wallpaper is if cannot be removed because the walls weren't primed or sized originally.
I would only do it as a last resort. If the wallpaper absolutely cannot be removed otherwise it's worth it to take the time and remove the paper first.
Yes but you will most likely have issues later. Plus, it will be nearly impossible to remove. I’d go ahead and remove now. It’s not difficult, just a slow process. Fabric softener and warm water in a spray bottle will dissolve the glue.
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Yes, you can!
You can at your own risk of bubbles, peeling and the fact that it might be almost impossible to remove if you encounter these problems. I do wall paper removal as a sideline, and I charge triple right off the bat for paper thats been painted and it goes up from there if it takes too long to remove it.
Sure you can! Check this out: https://www.bobvila.com/articles/how-to-paint-over-wallpaper/
This is a video tutorial: https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=VWg4vGY5eNY
Hi Ellen, yes you can paint wallpaper. Here is how. Good luck. Gently sand down the seams of the wallpaper so they're not as noticeable. Apply a coat of oil-based primer to the entire surface of the walls before painting. This helps seal the adhesive in the paper away from the moisture in the paint. Moisture from paint can often loosen wallpaper glue, causing bubbles or peeling.
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Yes, you can paint over wallpaper. Begin with a clean surface. Paint on a coat of primer sealer. Doing this will minimize the chances of peeling and will give the paint a surface to hold on to. Use a oil based primer sealer, NOT A WATER BASED PRODUCT, that's important. Be sure to allow enough time for each coat to dry. Paint with an oil based paint. At least 2 coats of paint . Good luck and happy holidays.
Yes you can, Cindy is right, you have to use an oil based primer sealer. If you use a water based one, it could loosen the wallpaper, making the wallpaper pull away from the wall-creating a problem and compounding it. Best to you.
Always best to remove. As everyone says always the chance of the wallpaper bubbling, peeling, and hard to remove in the future. Only time I recommend painting wallpaper is if cannot be removed because the walls weren't primed or sized originally.
I would only do it as a last resort. If the wallpaper absolutely cannot be removed otherwise it's worth it to take the time and remove the paper first.
You can, but if the wall paper begins to bubble, you'll have to redo it. Best to take it off, prime and paint the wall.
Yes make shure its up good
Yes, you can; however, it is best to remove it first. If not, be sure that the seams are sealed well. Prime before painting.
Yes but you will most likely have issues later. Plus, it will be nearly impossible to remove. I’d go ahead and remove now. It’s not difficult, just a slow process. Fabric softener and warm water in a spray bottle will dissolve the glue.
Yes, but please don't. You will really have a hard time getting it off after it's painted.
You can but for long term quality, you should probably remove it.
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I agree with the naysayers here, it’s really not worth the time savings. It’s best to remove the paper.
Hi Ellen,
Yes you can, but the wallpaper must be securely on the wall with no joints lifting. It will eat up the first coat of paint so be prepared.