131 Can You Wallpaper Over Flat Paint

Apply two coats of flat latex paint to the grasscloth wallpaper using a roller.

Can you wallpaper over flat paint. Fortunately it s not a problem if you do a little advance preparation. Oil based primer or priming shellac covers the pattern and seals the paper against moisture. Wallpaper is usually removed.

After completion of our wallpaper project i believe in my honest and humble opinion that you can definitely wallpaper over textured walls with no prepwork you just need high quality wallpaper. If using a command hook we recommend cutting a hole in your nuwallpaper so the command hook will adhere directly to the wall. Allow the first coat of flat paint to dry for two hours before applying the second.

However it s imperative you carefully prepare the surface. If the walls sweat when you use the shower the paper may start to fall off. You can use a pole sander if you have one.

During this time the latex loses its integrity and softens into a rubbery film. Here s a closer view so you can see that neither the textured wall or brown paint are visible underneath the wallpaper. Glossy paint is less porous than flat paint.

Use a paintbrush to prime areas of the grasscloth wallpaper that are inaccessible to the roller. Wallpaper sizing does the same thing as regular primer paint. The paste is water soluble.

It provides a more porous surface for adhesive to stick. There s also a chance the adhesive can pass right through the latex paint damaging the drywall underneath. Nothing major just a quick sanding using 120 grit sandpaper.