Change the look of a room with outdated wallpaper by simply painting over it. Two coats of stain-killing paint, followed by a top coat in your desired color, allow you to skip the messy job of stripping the old wallpaper. Note that painting over is suitable only for wallpaper that's in good condition and securely in place. Materials:
Stain-killing paint
Interior wall paint in desired color
Paint roller
Fine emery board
Strong glue to repair loose seams
- Prepare the wallpaper for painting by securely gluing down loose edges. Wallpaper with holes and peeling patches can't be painted over (figure A), but if the wallpaper's secure except for a few loose edges at the seams, seal each seam with a very strong glue (figure B) and press down securely.
- Apply two coats of stain-killing paint to completely cover the wallpaper pattern. Let dry between coats.
- If the wallpaper seam is visible after two coats of paint, lightly file the seam smooth with a very fine emery board (figure C).
- Apply the top coat of paint. Our top coat of yellow paint shows no hint of the wallpaper pattern beneath (figure D).
RESOURCES :
Painting Skills
ISBN: 1842154109
Author: Mike Lawrence
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