Painting over wallpaper

Many homeowners love the look of wallpaper. But if you're not one of them, wallpaper can prove to be a total pain to remove. It would be so easy to just paint over it — or would it?

We love wallpaper. Give us wallpaper on ceilings, or removable wallpaper in rental spaces or dorm rooms. We’ll take it anywhere—it can be a great, bold way to add some personality to your space. But sometimes, you move into a home with existing wallpaper that’s just not your style and you’re not up for a complete wallpaper removal project, so can you just paint over it?

Are you sick and tired of your old wallpaper? Before you go to the trouble of stripping it off, find out how you can paint over wallpaper with winning results.

After working with Sherwin Williams here is the best way to paint over wallpaper using oil based primer and Emerald Designer Edition Collection latex paint.

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How to Paint Over Wallpaper Like a Professional

Painting over wallpaper is usually not suggested because the wallpaper may end up coming loose from the wall at a later time. In most situations, you should remove the wallpaper before painting. If you have a situation in which painting over wallpaper is desired, follow the instructions below to learn how to paint over wallpaper properly. Check ConditionMake sure your wallpaper is glued to your wall very well. If your wallpaper has bubbles or edges that are coming up, do not paint over it…

Old wallpaper can be difficult to remove and can even destroy the wall beneath it, but you can easily paint over it and get a new-looking finish.

How to remove wallpaper 3 different ways and testing the best method to strip wallpaper quickly and easily.

Check out my tips on painting over wallpaper, if the paper is in good condition and you want to avoid the hassle of removing it.