Painting on wallpaper

We love wallpaper. Give us wallpaper on ceilings, or removable wallpaper in rental spaces or dorm rooms. We’ll take it anywhere—it can be a great, bold way to add some personality to your space. But sometimes, you move into a home with existing wallpaper that’s just not your style and you’re not up for a complete wallpaper removal project, so can you just paint over it?

Old wallpaper can be difficult to remove and can even destroy the wall beneath it, but you can easily paint over it and get a new-looking finish.

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Painting over wallpaper is usually not suggested because the wallpaper may end up coming loose from the wall at a later time. In most situations, you should remove the wallpaper before painting. If you have a situation in which painting over wallpaper is desired, follow the instructions below to learn how to paint over wallpaper properly. Check ConditionMake sure your wallpaper is glued to your wall very well. If your wallpaper has bubbles or edges that are coming up, do not paint over it…

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