Can You Paint Over New Wallpaper. You can refresh a room by removing the borders or painting over them. At the very least.
Painting over wallpaper can be done and sometimes it should be done rather than removing the wallpaper. This video will explain everything you need to know to achieve the best results. No like really really bad.
Painting over wallpaper can look really bad.
To avoid this it is best to remove the wallpaper from the wall. We will also cover the dangers of painting over the wallpaper glue. By removing all the glue from your walls prior to painting you will be left with a professional finish that will last for years. First and most importantly the drywall or plaster walls under the paper will remain intact.