I know the paper should be removed first, but it is on really tight so I was thinking about giving it a try. I've done alot of remodeling but I've never cut corners like this. What do you think?
2006-11-27 13:38:37 · 17 answers · asked by Betsi 1 in Home & Garden ➔ Decorating & Remodeling
if it is really tight, go for it. you can even spakle the seams and they will be alot less noticeable. it may bubble up and give a little while it is wet with paint, but will tighten back down once it dries again. if your wallpaper is tight, more power to ya.
2006-11-27 13:41:35 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
Our house has like 5 layers of actual wallPAPER in about every room, and when we pulled it down in one room, half of the plaster came with it, so we decided never again! We have papered over most rooms, but we painted over wallpaper in the hallway. It just looks like gray wallpaper now. You can still see the seams, unfortunately. But it's good enough for my house!
My MIL swears by the new textured wallpapers that look like a faux finish. The seams don't show as much as other wallpapers can, and the finish of them is very forgiving of irregularities in the surface. If you're not averse to doing more wallpaper, I think those are the way to go because it's not an actual flower or anything that will look dated.
2006-11-27 13:54:04 · answer #2 · answered by OK yeah well whatever 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
i've got painted over wallpaper many circumstances at my interest. Taking wallpaper down is far less exciting than putting it up and this is not any exciting in any respect to post. So...wash the partitions first, i take advantage of one / 4 cup of Tide laundry detergent in approximately 2 gallons of water. The Tide cuts grease and airborne dirt and airborne dirt and dirt quite solid and you do not would desire to rinse it off like another soaps. Then bypass forward and paint :-) the finished seem is particularly kinda outstanding because of the fact wallpaper has a sprint of texture to it, so as that comes with the aid of and provides the partitions a sprint texture. based on the colour of the wallpaper, you may choose a pair coats of paint to conceal any varieties in it. i could additionally evaluate an "eggshell" paint particularly than a semi gloss, I used a semi gloss as quickly as and alter right into a sprint upset with how sleek it particularly substitute into. have exciting! Primer does not harm, yet i in my opinion have by no ability used it. I in basic terms use a competent high quality latex paint.
2016-10-13 06:08:13 · answer #3 · answered by farraj 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes I have painted over wall paper, and it looked like crap. The wall will look fine until the wet paint soaks into the paper and big air bubbles and wrinkles apear every where.
It is better to remove the paper first, you can do this easily with a paint brush and a bucket of water. Just brush the paper with the water until it soaks into the paper and then remove the paper. You can also rent a steamer and steam the paper off.
2006-11-27 13:45:23 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
Ive done it before, and as long as the wall paper is tightly glued to the wall (no peeling corners, bumps etc) then it should look fine. The room I did still looks fine, and we painted over REALLY old wall paper. Looks better now than it ever did.
cheers
emo
2006-11-27 13:41:50 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Yes I have LOTS of times n will continue to do so. As long as the wall paper is tight to the walls it should cover very nicely. I would like to suggest you use Ben's primer, it's a lil more exspensive then others but well worth it. OH n don't listen to the morons in here, your walls wont turn grey unless you paint them grey. Happy house painting....
2006-11-27 14:06:32 · answer #6 · answered by sassylilb68 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
I'm not sure about painting over wallpaper ... I have painted over wall vinyl before and it looks great. Paper might be a different story though. I would try a small section and see if you like the results.
2006-11-27 13:42:18 · answer #7 · answered by ValleyR 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
I did it in a small bathroom and it went very well and has held up over many years. I did a sponge technique on it though so it doesn't show the seams at all. If it is going to be just one color, it would be best to strip it off.
2006-11-27 13:48:45 · answer #8 · answered by trancin_gal 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
It's going to look crappy - not later, but as soon as you do it. Get either some enzyme removal stuff or some steam and take your time with it. Hire some school kids over Xmas break if you can wait that long; they'll do it cheap.
2006-11-27 13:42:01 · answer #9 · answered by Cobalt 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Yes, you have to make sure all edges are down and no loose paper anywhere and then use a good primer like Kilz on it first
2006-11-27 14:10:47 · answer #10 · answered by muggin467 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋