Can you paint over wallpaper?

Question

As title says, can I paint over wallpaper or does it need stripping first?

Dean · Accepted Answer

Hi,
Yeah painting over wallpaper is fine as long as the wallpaper is well stuck down. If you are painting over vinyl paper however it would need to have some form or undercoat or primer beforehand. 
Hope this helps, Dean.

Lloyd · Answer

You can paint over wallpaper but in time it will fall off due to the weight I would recommend stripping it first

Paul · Answer

Hi, if the wallpaper is not ripped and in decent condition, then yes you can.

Brian · Answer

Yes ,no problem, but make sure it's not loose anywhere.
Any loose bits can be re attached by using PVA Wood glue.
If the wall paper is heavily embossed or a strong
Colour it will need several coats
Brian

John · Answer

Yes long as paper is stuck straight and strong then no problem to paint over.

Jay · Answer

You can, but you will see the Johns in the wallpaper...

Steven · Answer

Yes if you are happy that the wallpaper is in good sound condition and it isn't peeling up.

Paul · Answer

It's always best to strip the paper but if that's not possible use valspar v700 you can get this any colour you like but that's the brand to use if you do want to paint over the paper with minimum effort and coats

Ian · Answer

Yes providing the wallpaper is sound. Use Zinsser Wallpaper cover up first then 2 coats of you desired emul3.

Lee · Answer

Hi Lou as a professional I would always suggest on taking the paper off. You can paint over blown vinyl paper which as designed to be painted on but if it’s a finish paper then the pattern may come through and you may also find that the paper lifts off with the paint.

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