Tips on Painting Over Wallpaper
It can be a difficult task removing wallpaper.
It never just peels off. Wallpaper removers are messy and don't always
work. So you start thinking, maybe I can just paint over it. Well you
might be able to, but there are things to consider.
First think about how well the paper is
attached to the wall. If it is hanging off or bubbled in sections, you
need to glue it back onto the wall. If it is peeling or falling off in
many areas, you should probably remove the paper entirely.
After you have glued any loose areas, you must
apply a joint compound to the seams. This will keep it from unraveling at
a later date. After the joint compound has dried, you will need to sand it
to give you a smooth wall. If the wallpaper you are covering is textured,
you may have to apply a coat of joint compound or float the entire wall.
If the paper was of a dark color, you will now
need to apply a sealer like Kilz to the area. This will keep the color
from bleeding through. If necessary, apply 2 coats of the sealer.
Now its time to apply the texture and paint.
You have many different options here. You can apply a plaster like
texture, orange peel, knockdown etc, etc. Visit your local home
improvement store to view your options. Let the texture dry thoroughly and
then paint your walls. Remember, you get what you pay for with paint so
choose a quality product.
Sound like a lot of work? It can be. Consider
calling a local painter in to give you an estimate. You might be surprised
at how affordable it can be.
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