If you have any loose seams they must be glued prior to painting. If you plan on painting doors and casings then you will need to tape the doors hardware including knobs and hinges.Copyright (c) 2008 Smoky Mountain PaintingPainting over wallpaper is a subject that is taboo amongst many in the professional painting industry, however if your wallpaper meets certain criteria you can paint over wallpaper with little or no problems. Inspect the wallpaper for any bubbles which will sometimes form once the paint has dried. Apply the primer by cutting out around all of the edges such as next to the flooring and ceiling.
Next, use your wallpaper glue and apply a small amount in the cut area. Repaint the area that you just repaired using your topcoat paint. Allow the primer to fully dry before going to the next step. Tape all of the edges next to the counter tops and flooring using the painters tape. After the glue has fully dried, use a damp rag to remove any excess glue. You will need primer, paint, a paint roller and tray, joint compound, drop cloths, a utility knife and painters tape. If you don't have any drop cloths, then I would suggest using disposable plastic coverings. Using your joint compound, apply a thin application of joint compound to all of the seams.
To begin, cover all flooring and counter tops with the drop cloths.. If you have numerous rips or tears, then you will be well advised to go ahead and remove the wallpaper instead of trying to paint over it. After the joint compound has dried, using about a 120 grit sandpaper, sand the joints to where they are completely smooth.If your wallpaper is in decent shape and you do not want to go through the hassle of removing it, painting over the wallpaper is a very good alternative. Doing this will hide the seams after they are painted. The first thing that you will need to do is determine if the wallpaper is in good enough condition to paint over. By this, I mean that Color Cutting Vinyl you must check for any loose seams, rips or tears in your wallpaper.After the primer has dried you may now apply the paint.
If you do find any bubbles, use your utility knife and cut a small slit in the bubble. Since you are using an oil based primer, you will need paint thinner to clean your brush and roller. Allow the compound to completely dry. You can next roll a coat of primer on the walls. If you are painting a kitchen or bathroom, a latex eggshell or satin paint who be a better choice for your finish coat since they tend to hold up better than a flat finish would.At this point, you will need to reglue any loose seams. Also, take off all switch plate covers from all light switches and plugs.Once the seams have been sanded, you can next apply a coat of oil based primer. Apply the paint in the same fashion which you applied the primer. If you do need to reglue seams, you can purchase the glue at any hardware or paint store.If you have determined that your wallpaper is in a condition where you can paint over it, there are a few items which you will need to to get started.Allow the paint to dry for 24 hours
