148+ Can You Paint Over Dollhouse Wallpaper

I show you how best to paint it and add the shingles to give the roof that charming dollhouse character everyone loves.

Can you paint over dollhouse wallpaper. Also it can help prevent warping. If you re going to seal it s the first step for painting a dollhouse exterior. Regular household paint won t give you the same smooth result.

If you are priming over old wallpaper or paint you will need to use an oil base primer. Painting over wallpaper that is embossed or textured can make it tricky to remove later on. I use plain old scrapbook paper these particular ones all from michaels.

If you plan on wallpapering your dollhouse apply flat white paint to the interior walls. Painting over wallpaper isn t recommended. It s worth investing in dollhouse wallpaper paste like wallpaper gel.

A light or medium depth textured wallpaper can be painted over if you follow our instructions. Doing this gives a better surface color for the dollhouse wallpaper. In fact paint on top of wallpaper will make it much harder to remove the wallpaper down the line.

You ll also want to take a good look at the texture of your wallpapered wall. Always work from top to bottom when you paint a dollhouse. Install flooring doors windows and trim after you apply your wallpaper.

If your room dollhouse has mdf or raw wood surfaces it is a must to prime the walls with a good primer. It s worth buying an extra sheet or two of dollhouse wallpaper in case you miscalculate or make a mistake. Paint gives a better finish on which to apply both tape wiring and wallpaper as well as provides a better color background for your miniature dollhouse wallpaper.