65 Can You Paint Heavyweight Vinyl Wallpaper
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Can you paint heavyweight vinyl wallpaper. Most vinyl wallpaper can be removed in sheets if the wall was properly primed first before the paste was applied. Check the primer for any signs that it will peel before you do any painting. Brush the primer on the wall in large broad strokes.
Carefully look over the available primers for those that are for painting over vinyl. Let the primer dry thoroughly before you start to put the actual paint on it. Often only the paper backing remains.
But if you need a quick fix you can actually get good results by painting over wallpaper. 11 problems you can solve with paint you can achieve a brand new look with a minimum of hassle. Undercoat depending on your surface you may need to use an undercoat.
Stick down any loose wallpaper before washing the walls with a mild detergent rinse with clean water and let them dry thoroughly.