Can You Paint Over Foil Wallpaper. If your wallpaper is in good condition without peeling areas and holes try painting over it instead of replacing it for a fresh new look. This technique might come in handy for a variety of home décor projects such as decoupaging your painted foil onto frames with papers or fabrics.
To successfully paint over wallpaper you need to first confirm that the wallpaper is smooth and well attached to the wall. The most immediate risk associated with working over existing wallpaper as opposed to fully stripping it is that water in the texture compound or paint may soak through the wallpaper and loosen the glue causing the wallpaper to bubble. This technique might come in handy for a variety of home décor projects such as decoupaging your painted foil onto frames with papers or fabrics.
Painting over wallpaper successfully requires proper preparation.
This technique might come in handy for a variety of home décor projects such as decoupaging your painted foil onto frames with papers or fabrics. Inspect the room to find a loose spot where the foil wallpaper is peeling. With a barely damp cloth wipe the dust and dirt off the walls. One if you want to take the paper down eventually its best to just bite the bullet and do that now.