Originally Posted by
Clough
vic_segovia You can paint over wallpaper, but I wouldn't advise it.
Every wallcovering has a different personality “so to speak” therefore
The approach and method of remove will vary. In addition, some wallcoverings WERE NOT installed properly using industry standard conditions and procedures. I have seen many wallcoverings installed directly over “bare drywall” and quite frankly, this is one of the worse “wallcovering removal” case scenarios.
The most common types of wallcoverings I see today are as follows;
1) Vinyl coated paper.
2) Paper backed Vinyl.
3) Fabric backed Vinyl.
Wallcoverings - 2 & 3, I would NEVER recommend painting over. However, Vinyl coated paper is an exception.
My motto is: “if you can remove the wallcovering without severely damaging the walls - remove it” and if you are up against one of those extremely difficult papers to remove - plan to paint over the wallcovering using the following procedures;
Remove any loose paper with a single edge razor and feather areas with spackle, then cut or shave down any protruding seams - then apply spackle to all seams (from the ceiling to floor) and any other areas where needed, then thoroughly sand. Step 2 - apply (2) coats of an oil base primer (brush & roll.) Step 3 - apply two finish coats.
Originally Posted by
Clough
vic_segovia any moisture of any kind, applied directly to it can cause it to bubble or come away from the wall at the seams.
Wallpaper paste is a water based product and ONLY a water based paint/product can chemically cause bubbling or loss of adhesion.
Applying two coats of an oil base primer over top of the paper, will create a vapor barrier and prevent any bubbling or loss of adhesion and give adequate surface for a latex finish to be applied.
Originally Posted by
Clough
vic_segovia It doesn't take all that much time to remove wallpaper if you do the proper preparation and use the correct tools.
FACT: Some papers are a nightmare to remove and there isn't a tool in the world that can save you.