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Don't use just any paint or primer when attempting to cover wallpaper. The moisture in paint and primer will cause your wallpaper to lift at the seems and bubble everywhere else, and they will not go away by themselves. Binzer, if I remember correctly, makes a shellac primer that dries very, very quickly and does not give the wallpaper enough time to bubble. A word of advise on the shellac: be absolutely sure to use enough ventilation. You will need to open the room as much as possible in which it is being applied. Buy yourself one of the $25.00 respirators with the filter on each side. All this may seem like a hassle but it will save you much aggravation and time.
That's Zinnser BIN primer that is being referred to. Works great! See the related link.
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How should I prepare the surface of my kitchen cabinets for painting?
Use gripper as a primer before painting your cabinets. I made the mistake of putting paint over cabinets with out gripper and the paint easily chipped and would even scratch with as little as a fingernail when opening a door or drawer. The next time I painted cabinets I used gripper and after 5 years the cabinets still look like new.
Should you use a gripper paint or primer when repainting the baseboards?
Clean the b.b. first with soap and water. If the b.b. have been painted already , you can directly paint over them. If the surface is very glossy you can use Gripper a superb primer from Glidden. If they are coated with p.u. or stain use Gripper. Felix Handyman
Can wallpaper be painted over instead of removing it?
Wallpaper can be painted over, but it's a BAD IDEA. Sooner or later, the wallpaper will peel. When it does, the paint will be compromised and you'll end up having to refinish the entire wall. It's a much better idea to remove the wallpaper. Then, clean & sand the surface before painting. Anything else will ultimately be a waste of time.
What kind of paint is used on wallpapper?
There is no specific brand of paint designed to cover wallpaper. Paint carries too much moisture to use on top of wallpaper. When paint is applied to wallpaper the wallpaper absorbs some of the moisture and immediately begins to bubble and lift at the seams. Your best bet is to soak the wallpaper with hot water and a sponge and let it soak in completely. Enzyme based wallpaper remover also works well because it eats away the glue backing on the wallpaper. There is a method for painting over wallpaper if for some reason you do not want to remove it. Pick up some shellac primer and apply that to the wallpaper. It dries so quickly the wallpaper doesn't have time enough to bubble. Then you can apply the paint. Word of warning: make sure you have a lot of ventilation when using the shellac. It have very strong fumes. I hope this helps.
What will happen if you paint over wallpaper adhesive?
You really shouldn't. most wallpaper adhesive is water soluable and will cause the paint to have adhesion problems.
Can you paint over mobile home wallpaper?
Yes, -but I wouldn't recommend painting over ANY wallpaper - it's a sloppy, lazy way to do redecoration, and the paint will not adhere as well.
How should I prepare the surface of my kitchen cabinets for painting?
Use gripper as a primer before painting your cabinets. I made the mistake of putting paint over cabinets with out gripper and the paint easily chipped and would even scratch with as little as a fingernail when opening a door or drawer. The next time I painted cabinets I used gripper and after 5 years the cabinets still look like new.
Paint over wallpaper?
yes
Should you use a gripper paint or primer when repainting the baseboards?
Clean the b.b. first with soap and water. If the b.b. have been painted already , you can directly paint over them. If the surface is very glossy you can use Gripper a superb primer from Glidden. If they are coated with p.u. or stain use Gripper. Felix Handyman
Can wallpaper be painted over instead of removing it?
Wallpaper can be painted over, but it's a BAD IDEA. Sooner or later, the wallpaper will peel. When it does, the paint will be compromised and you'll end up having to refinish the entire wall. It's a much better idea to remove the wallpaper. Then, clean & sand the surface before painting. Anything else will ultimately be a waste of time.
What kind of paint is used on wallpapper?
There is no specific brand of paint designed to cover wallpaper. Paint carries too much moisture to use on top of wallpaper. When paint is applied to wallpaper the wallpaper absorbs some of the moisture and immediately begins to bubble and lift at the seams. Your best bet is to soak the wallpaper with hot water and a sponge and let it soak in completely. Enzyme based wallpaper remover also works well because it eats away the glue backing on the wallpaper. There is a method for painting over wallpaper if for some reason you do not want to remove it. Pick up some shellac primer and apply that to the wallpaper. It dries so quickly the wallpaper doesn't have time enough to bubble. Then you can apply the paint. Word of warning: make sure you have a lot of ventilation when using the shellac. It have very strong fumes. I hope this helps.
What will happen if you paint over wallpaper adhesive?
You really shouldn't. most wallpaper adhesive is water soluable and will cause the paint to have adhesion problems.
what to do with stubborn wallpaper?
If the wallpaper removal doesn't work, you can try splashing some water on it. Then rip the wall paper off. Another option would be to paint over the wallpaper.
Can you paint wallpaper?
Yes, you can difinitely paint wall paneling. I would suggest a paint that is not flat so that if you want to clean it then it will be much easier. I had a brown paneling that was painted white some years back. You will have no problem.
Can you paint over wallpaper successfully?
Are you planning to paint over the wallpaper? Make sure there are no loose ends or bubbles in the paper. Latex flat or satin paint will work but you will see the seams in the wallpaper and the paint may cause the paper to lift off the wall. Better to remove the paper first for the best look and most durability. I had to paint over paper and decided to texture the wall first with a skim coat of plaster. Doesn't look bad but a LOT of work!
How soon can I put a wallpaper border over new latex paint?
Read the paint MFG recommendations for full cure, or 48hrs.
When you wallpaper can you paint over it?
Yes, I did and it worked out fine. If it has engravings in it, it might be difficult, but it should be fine!
