Light Paint Wallpaper

If your wallpaper is textured the texture may be visible even after the wall is painted.

Light paint wallpaper.

An oil based paint is better to use because the moisture in a latex paint can loosen the wallpaper and cause bubbling. However if you are prepared to take the risk there are several products that you will need to buy. Once the wallpaper is cleaned repaired and primed paint it as you would any other surface. 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. The wallpaper will likely bubble up and it may start to peel in the future. Painting over wallpaper isn t recommended. Pour a portion of the paint into your paint tray.

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 flatter the finish the more light it absorbs and the less you notice any cracks bumps depressions or rough spots. 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. Once the walls are clean and you ve applied the primer sealer give the walls enough time to dry.

3 apply the paint using a. A light or medium depth textured wallpaper can be painted over if you follow our instructions. You ll likely need two coats with plenty of drying time in between. Wait for the primer to dry before painting over wallpaper.

This will be especially necessary if the wallpaper has a bold pattern or if you are applying light colored paint over dark colored wallpaper. For children s rooms cartoon characters and animal prints are terrific options. Many wallpaper schemes draw from the style of furniture that s in a home meaning you have traditional modern contemporary or scandinavian wallpaper styles to choose from.