Can You Paint Over Kitchen Wallpaper. It is time to paint over those wallpaper borders with reckless abandon. Heres how its done.
It is possible to paint over wallpaper if you prepare the surface properly use oil-based primer and take your time for the best results. Both wallpaper and paint come in countless varieties. Follow these steps to learn how to paint over wallpaper in your home.
Use the best quality paint that you can afford because cheap paint can be thin and does not provide sufficient coverage.
First you need to either apply a water-based primer like Bullseye 1-2-3 or prime-it plus carefully or an oil-based undercoat either applied carefully with a 4 inch foam roller so it doesnt slide around everywhere. However wallpaper with a strong adhesive can be hard to remove. You can have it mixed to your needs so you dont have to agonise over matching. Or that the powder room and foyer had dated wallpaper too.