Can You Paint Over Flowered Wallpaper. Painting over wallpaper isnt recommended. First the seams will show through the paint unless you carefully coat them with a skim coat of wallboard compound to hide them.
This nursery from Fawn Over Baby puts a new spin on a sweet classic. Not only does paintable wallpaper look great but disguises imperfections too. We love the use of soft pastels and the blend of roses and poppies throughout the print.
Painting over it is no short-term solution.
The wallpaper needs to provide a smooth surface. Will you re-decorate soon. If your wallpaper is textured the texture may be visible even after the wall is painted. The wallpaper needs to provide a smooth surface.