Light Paint Wallpaper

However if you are prepared to take the risk there are several products that you will need to buy.

Light paint wallpaper.

If your wallpaper is in good condition without peeling areas and holes try painting over it instead of replacing it for a fresh new look. The flatter the finish the more light it absorbs and the less you notice any cracks bumps depressions or rough spots. However if you don t have any choice but to paint over the wallpaper apply a primer then apply 2 top coats of paint on top of that. The wallpaper will likely bubble up and it may start to peel in the future.

Once the walls are clean and you ve applied the primer sealer give the walls enough time to dry. Paint finishes are rated dull to glossy and the one you choose matters when you re trying to hide a less than pristine wall. Check the can for exactly how. Wait for the primer to dry before painting over wallpaper.

3 apply the paint using a. This will be especially necessary if the wallpaper has a bold pattern or if you are applying light colored paint over dark colored wallpaper. Painting over wallpaper isn t recommended. An oil based paint is better to use because the moisture in a latex paint can loosen the wallpaper and cause bubbling.

You ll likely need two coats with plenty of drying time in between. For children s rooms cartoon characters and animal prints are terrific options. To avoid this it is best to remove the wallpaper from the wall. If your wallpaper is textured the texture may be visible even after the wall is painted.

The styles of wallpaper are almost as varied as the colors of wall paint. Once the wallpaper is cleaned repaired and primed paint it as you would any other surface. Pour a portion of the paint into your paint tray.