Wallpaper is a wonderful way to decorate a room, and can be put down on any surface. However, sometimes you move into a new place that has wallpaper which you don’t like and want to paint over. People recommend against painting over wallpaper, but it can be done successfully with the correct preparation. You need the right gear, including potentially a respirator, and you want to clean the walls and use an oil-based primer first. Follow these tips for the best result.
Key Takeaways:
- For safety purposes, wear long-sleeved clothing, disposable gloves, eye goggles, and a hat.
- For primer, oil-based works well, but, B-I-N shellac-based dries faster with less odor.
- Before priming and painting, wipe down the walls and tape off the wall trim.
“But if you find that the paper is really stubborn and you’re going to have to dig behind the paper to remove it, then the process runs the risk of damaging the wall behind it.”
Read more: https://www.apartmenttherapy.com/how-to-paint-over-wallpaper-36716222
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