Light Paint Wallpaper

Once the wallpaper is cleaned repaired and primed paint it as you would any other surface.

Light paint wallpaper.

3 apply the paint using a. Painting over wallpaper isn t recommended. Pour a portion of the paint into your paint tray. An oil based paint is better to use because the moisture in a latex paint can loosen the wallpaper and cause bubbling.

Check the can for exactly how. You ll likely need two coats with plenty of drying time in between. If your wallpaper is textured the texture may be visible even after the wall is painted. Painting over wallpaper that is embossed or textured can make it tricky to remove later on.

The styles of wallpaper are almost as varied as the colors of wall paint. If your wallpaper is in good condition without peeling areas and holes try painting over it instead of replacing it for a fresh new look. A light or medium depth textured wallpaper can be painted over if you follow our instructions. However if you don t have any choice but to paint over the wallpaper apply a primer then apply 2 top coats of paint on top of that.

For children s rooms cartoon characters and animal prints are terrific options. Once the walls are clean and you ve applied the primer sealer give the walls enough time to dry. The flatter the finish the more light it absorbs and the less you notice any cracks bumps depressions or rough spots. To avoid this it is best to remove the wallpaper from the wall.

However if you are prepared to take the risk there are several products that you will need to buy. Paint finishes are rated dull to glossy and the one you choose matters when you re trying to hide a less than pristine wall. The wallpaper will likely bubble up and it may start to peel in the future.