Light Paint Wallpaper

Pour a portion of the paint into your paint tray.

Light paint wallpaper.

To avoid this it is best to remove the wallpaper from the wall. The wallpaper will likely bubble up and it may start to peel in the future. 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. Painting over wallpaper that is embossed or textured can make it tricky to remove later on.

The flatter the finish the more light it absorbs and the less you notice any cracks bumps depressions or rough spots. A light or medium depth textured wallpaper can be painted over if you follow our instructions. 3 apply the paint using a. Painting over wallpaper isn t recommended.

Once the wallpaper is cleaned repaired and primed paint it as you would any other surface. The styles of wallpaper are almost as varied as the colors of wall paint. Check the can for exactly how. Wait for the primer to dry before painting over wallpaper.

You ll likely need two coats with plenty of drying time in between. 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. An oil based paint is better to use because the moisture in a latex paint can loosen the wallpaper and cause bubbling. For children s rooms cartoon characters and animal prints are terrific options.

This will be especially necessary if the wallpaper has a bold pattern or if you are applying light colored paint over dark colored wallpaper. If your wallpaper is textured the texture may be visible even after the wall is painted. Once the walls are clean and you ve applied the primer sealer give the walls enough time to dry.