Painting over a wallpaper ; Wallpaper specially in a high volume traffic like a kitchen or staircase will make you want to change it, Fast! The problem is what would you do? do all the work and spend all the time that involve of stripping it out, or paint over the wallpaper? in my opinion, taking it off and repairing the wall under is always the best way to go. But there is another way that anybody with a little knowledge in painting can do and it’s painting over it.
Step 1: looking for peeling areas or loose seams
The first step is to identified the problematic areas, like a seams and the top and bottom of the wallpaper.Cut off peeling wallpaper and smooth it out with a joint compound. Do the same where the seams are looking to far apart.
Step 2: priming
Using the right primer will make sure the job will get done well, without any extra problems like bubbling or loose sections. Water base primer will loose the glue under the wallpaper and will create a big mess. It’s important to use an oil base primer or Shellac base primer. My favorite stain blocker primer is Zinsser B-I-N Interior Multi-Purpose . It will garntuee a professional result without a doubt.
Step 3: Wait for the primer to dry before painting.
Once the walls are clean and you’ve applied the primer, give the walls enough time to dry. Check the can for exactly how long the manufacturer suggests to wait.
Step 4: painting with high quality paint
Most of the work is behind you. All you have to do is to inspect for any other imperfections and repair them. You are now ready to choose your favorite color and start painting. Approach the job as you would any other painting project: Use a paintbrush to cut in at the corners and along edges, then let the roller do the rest. For best result apply two coats of paint.
Painting over wallpaper is definitely time consuming task but if its done right the reward is huge. Where once there had been wallpaper you had tired of, you’ll now see gleaming, freshly painted surfaces!
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