Can you just paint over wallpaper instead of removing it?

• <div><p>While <a href="https://www.angi.com/articles/painting-over-wallpaper-its-possible.htm">it is possible to paint over wallpaper</a>, it’s not always ideal. If the wallpaper is firmly adhered, has no bubbling or peeling, and isn’t textured, you can try to prime and paint over it. Use an oil-based primer to prevent the adhesive from bleeding through. However, if the paper is damaged or loose, removal is the better long-term solution. </p></div>

Should I wallpaper over old wallpaper?

• <div><p>We don’t recommend wallpapering over older paper. That’s because creating layers of glue can invite bubbling or excess moisture on the wall’s surface. You should also prime your wall before applying wallpaper and smooth the wall as much as you can, and another layer of wallpaper complicates this process.</p></div>

What are the downsides of textured walls?

• <div><p>While textured walls can elevate a space in many ways, there are a couple of downsides to consider. Namely, they’re hard to clean, and some textures fall out of fashion quickly. Make sure to consider all your options to find one you truly love before diving in. </p></div>

Can I hang wallpaper over textured wallpaper?

• <div><p>If you can already see the texture of the existing wallpaper through the layer of paint, then the texture could also come through the new layer of wallpaper. If that’s the aesthetic you want, then proceed. But if you want a smoother surface, you should either strip off the existing paint and wallpaper or hang a layer of liner paper before proceeding. </p></div>

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Reviewed in August 2025
Ben removed old concrete sidewalk slabs, installed a French drain to collect ground and downspout water so that we no longer have foundation flooding. He also replaced the old concrete with a beautiful flagstone walkway which drains and is beautiful. Ben is a thoughtful, knowledgeable problem...
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Reviewed in January 2023
Before painting this bathroom, he had to strip vinyl wallpaper, including the paste, which is difficult. In the end, everything turned out just fine.
South Lake Painting
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Reviewed in September 2022
They were prompt and showed up in a timely fashion. The work was competed and clean up and removal of old equipment was great.
1st Choice Water Solutions LLC
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Reviewed in July 2022
Excellent! Everyone worked together and all knew what the were doing. Cleaned up after removal and will return to ground out stump after Miss Dig checks out for underground lines. Very professional.
Letts Trim Tree Service and Property Management LLC
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Reviewed in February 2022
I&#39;m glad to say that I no longer have any mice troubles because they removed all of them!
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Reviewed in August 2019
Justin and Matt were very punctual, professional, and friendly. They fixed my leaky kitchen sink sprayer, removed an old toilet and installed the one I purchased.
Dan Wood Company
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Reviewed in June 2016
Cheryl is outstanding in the installation and removal of wallpaper. We have worked with her more than once and her work is both first class and holds up beautifully over time.
Cheryl Mario's Wallpapering
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Reviewed in June 2013
We obtained bids from 3 companies for the work needing to be done in our home - one company didn't even measure the rooms or take any notes on what we wanted done and they were the most expensive estimate, the second company was less expensive but the owner wasn't going to do 2 coats and kept...
Premier Professional Painting, Inc.
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Reviewed in July 2012
A lot of other painters turned us down when we wanted to have wallpaper taken down prior to painting. Devine Painting not only took it down but put up a layer of something to make the wall smooth before he painted and it made the wall look just wonderful when he was done. He painted our living...
Devine Painting
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Reviewed in July 2011
Simple. I called. They came promptly. Removed old water heater and replaced it with a new one. Replaced a couple of old valves to make sure system was up to modern standards. Work completed in a few hours. Very satisfied.
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"TERRIBLE PEIPLE TO WORK WITH. IM OUT $50. It took about 2 weeks to get Brian out to give me an estimate. At that time, he told me he charges $50 for an estimate which goes towards the work if he’s hired. He’d not mentioned that before and it was a red flag but I gave him the $50 and he said he’d be back on 7/19. I texted him the day before to confirm and he didn’t respond. So I texted again that evening and the text wouldn’t deliver. I called and a msg said I was calling from a restricted number, he blocked me! I called Cameron the next morning and explained what happened and he said he was trying to reach Brian as well. He told me he’d come out and do the work and would call me back with some options of when he could come. Four days have passed and no call back. I’ve tried calling again and his mailbox is full. TERRIBLE WAY TO DO BIZ!!"

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