Can I paint directly over wallpaper?

Date Posted: December 8, 2010

Normally yes. Ideally it is always best to strip the wall if you are planning on painting it, but if you want to make your life easier, then you can paint directly onto it depending on the wallpaper. If the wallpaper has a gloss or is shiny, the water-based eicó may not react well with the surface, in which case you may need to use a primer first. Before starting painting, make sure you have an even surface, with any loose bits of paper pasted down and any holes filled.

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If you have a long thin room, and you would like it to feel more square, then try painting the 2 short walls in a darker tone (say 50% darker) than the 2 long walls. The result will be that the 2 darker walls will have a greater impact on the room and have the effect of bringing them closer together – thus making the room feel more square.