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Most modern emulsion paints should cover any type of wallpaper. The only problem with this is that the weight of paint and water content may 'peel or sag' the original paper on the walls. This will depend on the type of paper etc. My suggestion is, don't cheat, strip the old wallpaper off and then decide whether to paint or paper.
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Do you wallpaper first or paint trim?
You Paint the trim first, then wallpaper.
Can you paint wallpaper with gloss paint?
Very unlikely, although possible if it's a very matt wallpaper. You could try using a matt undercoat, then gloss on top.
State two wall covering for a bathroom?
Wallpaper & paint. Wallpaper & paint.
How can you renew your bathroom walls?
Paint, panel, wallpaper, etc
Where can one find black wallpapers?
Someone could find black wallpapers at any store selling wallpaper. Some stores include Home Depot and Damask Wallpaper. One could also apply any wallpaper and simply paint it black.
Paint over wallpaper?
yes
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.
How do you paint your walls on YoVille?
You can't paint your walls. You need to buy wallpaper from the YoDepot.
What did William Morris like to paint?
He liked to paint flowers with patters and turn them into wallpaper.
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.
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 can enamel paint be taken off wallpaper?
It can't be taken off. -Pull the entire strip, wallpaper included.
