When reprinting a wall can you paint over a wallpaper border?

ALWAYS remove any border or wallpaper before continuing with a re-do...it can be a daunting experience, depending on type of wallpaper, (vinyl, cloth backed vinyl, paper, vinyl coated paper, grass cloth, etc.,) used initially, whether the wall was primed prior to installation of the wallpaper, the type of adhesive used, how long it has been up, etc. There are many variables but it has to be done. Many vinyls or cloth backed vinyl can be striped down by beginning at the bottom of the wall, work loose a small corner on either side and gently tug on the vinyl working toward the top of the wall. As you go up the wall watch to see if sheet rock (dry wall) is releasing with the wall paper. If possible, you want to avoid these places as much as possible. Other types of wallpaper can require different methods of removal. After removal of all the paper, any possible bare spots in the top sheet of dry wall will need to be filled with dry wall compound using standard methods. After that has been done appropriately, clean walls thoroughly with a mild solution of water and a small amount of dish detergent and a sponge. It is then best to prime the wall and continue with replacing the new wall covering. All the suggestions above apply to removal and replacement of borders.