152 Can You Paint Over Washable Wallpaper

Undercoat depending on your surface you may need to use an undercoat.

Can you paint over washable wallpaper. Painting over wallpaper isn t recommended. Yes wallpaper can be painted over. Once you have primed the wall properly you can use any kind of paint on top.

If you are painting over vinyl wallpaper you will definitely need to use a primer before you start painting. 1 make sure you clean it good 2 take triple ooo sandpaper and rub lightly up and down on the paper 3 apply zinsser primer stain block with bond coat let dry 24 hours and lastly apply 2 coats of your favorite color let dry 24 hours in between coats. These varieties give a much lower sheen than other types of paint and can help hide any remaining irregularities in your wall.

If you are painting onto vinyl wallpaper you will need a coat of multi surface primer to create a base for the paint to sit on. Use an eggshell paint or washable flat paint when painting over wallpaper. Stick down any loose wallpaper before washing the walls with a mild detergent rinse with clean water and let them dry thoroughly.

If the paint is going to be a lighter color than the wallpaper or the wallpaper has a printed pattern it might need an undercoat so the wallpaper pattern doesn.