The wall paper is in very good condition, but it is old, and we removed it from our bedroom, and it was a horrible job. We would like like to know if it is ok to paint over it with a good oil based paint?
2006-12-02 14:45:36 · 6 answers · asked by Scatter 1 in Home & Garden ➔ Decorating & Remodeling
I'm reeling at someone having emulsioned their room six years ago and it still looks good! I tend to decorate far too often. You said the wall paper is in good condition - yes go for it, if you are ok with the pattern (if its embossed) that is on it.
2006-12-02 15:10:40 · answer #1 · answered by Agony Aunt 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Surely a water based emulsion would be a better choice?
Try a small patch first to see if the paint is going to "take" all right.
Wallpaper's a drag!! I have painted over wallpaper loads of times.
2006-12-02 22:47:55 · answer #2 · answered by Not Ecky Boy 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You might need to put a primer coat on before you paint it. The walpaper in my utility room was red and white and it was painted over with white paint and they put a primer coat on 1st. It looks good. This was 6 yrs. ago.
2006-12-02 22:49:00 · answer #3 · answered by Demetria S 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Never, you are compounding instead of eliminating.... Eventually, you will need to remove BOTH the paint and the wallpaper...
2006-12-03 00:18:30 · answer #4 · answered by Patricia D 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
as long as the wallpaper is in good condition you can do it. you need to primer first but you a very good primer american tradion is good.
2006-12-04 00:18:32 · answer #5 · answered by mary m 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
As long as you use a primer first I don't think there would be a problem.
2006-12-02 23:10:52 · answer #6 · answered by panurple81 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋