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>

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Q: Does peel-and-stick wallpaper hold up in a bathroom?

• <div><p>Many types of <a href="https://www.angi.com/articles/how-to-apply-peel-and-stick-wallpaper.htm">peel-and-stick wallpaper</a> can hold up to environments with some level of moisture, such as bathrooms&mdash;especially peel-and-stick wallpapers made of vinyl or polyester. However, if you&rsquo;re considering wallpapering a bathroom that sees a <i>lot</i> of moisture, like a kids&rsquo; bathroom or a full bathroom with a steamy shower and inadequate ventilation, even the highest quality wallpapers will peel.</p></div>

Q: Why did my peel-and-stick wallpaper fall off?

• <div><p>Your peel-and-stick wallpaper can fall off for multiple reasons, including high humidity levels, extreme temperature changes, poor installation, and even the wall surface. Textured walls can prevent the adhesive from fully sticking to the wall, making it more likely for the wallpaper to peel off. Low-quality wallpapers with weaker adhesives are also more likely to fall off prematurely. </p></div>

Q: Should I wallpaper over old wallpaper?

• <div><p>We don&rsquo;t recommend wallpapering over older paper. That&rsquo;s because creating layers of glue can invite bubbling or excess moisture on the wall&rsquo;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>

Q: Will peel-and-stick wallpaper damage walls?

• <div><p>For the most part, <a href="https://www.angi.com/articles/does-peel-and-stick-wallpaper-damage-walls.htm">peel-and-stick wallpaper doesn't damage walls</a>. However, there may be some cases when damage does occur. For example, if you try to rip the paper off the wall, you may pull away some paint at the same time.</p><p>The walls can also be damaged if they aren't prepared properly before you add the wallpaper. For example, if the coat of paint is too fresh when you put the wallpaper on the walls, it can peel away as you remove the paper. </p></div>

Q: Can you put peel-and-stick wallpaper in a bathroom with a shower?

• <div><p><a href="https://www.angi.com/articles/can-you-put-wallpaper-in-bathroom.htm">You can put wallpaper in a bathroom</a>, but peel-and-stick wallpaper sometimes doesn&rsquo;t adhere as well in a humid bathroom as traditional wallpaper with adhesive. If your bathroom has fans that aid in ventilation, you can reduce problems with humidity for peel-and-stick wallpaper. Selecting a vinyl- or polyester-based peel-and-stick wallpaper should give you more durable results than other materials.</p></div>

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Last update on November 03, 2025

Reviewed in October 2021
Thomas is a perfectionist and he and his team do a beautiful job. He had to repair the damage I had done to my walls when I removed wallpaper in two rooms and he worked very hard to smooth and transform the wall board into beautifully painted walls again. I am so pleased with his work that...
Whited Painting
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Reviewed in December 2019
Nathan and his crew were wonderful! We have recently been burned by a contractor, so I was nervous about using a contractor again. However, Nathan showed up right on time, he and his crew worked hard all day, and they left my house immaculate. They did a beautiful job painting. Nathan was also...
Above & Beyond Construction
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Reviewed in August 2019
Amy is super professional. Everything was explained in detail prior to the work (testing wallpaper for ability to strip, etc). Any unexpected findings were reported immediately and she waited until I approved before proceeding. Everything was neat and tidy at completion.
Legacy Painting & Cabinet Refinishing
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Reviewed in February 2018
Initially, everything looked fine, but after 9-12 months, the paint in all the bathrooms starting flaking off. It got much worse over time and is now coming off in sheets. Cain's own expert, the Sherwin-Williams rep that he brought to the house, said that the paint had gone on over wallpaper or...
Cain & Company Coatings
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Reviewed in February 2013
I called TL Painting to paint two bedrooms in my home and they did an exceptional job in prepping and painting the bedrooms. I had wallpaper up and they came in and did a very professional job and kept me updated on what was being done.When I called to obtain their services I needed the job...
TL Painting
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Reviewed in February 2012
I have used them several times, and they are excellent. They do a very good work. Last year, they painted the entire house and once we moved in, they did the interior work. A few months later, they did the entire exterior and they did it twice, so he fixed a pretty bad house. Then, when we had...
R & G PAINTING CO
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Reviewed in September 2011
We often do the interior painting of our home ourselves. This time we suddenly realized we could use a professional and it needed to happen quickly. We have several remodeling projects taking place at our home and tried to do the painting of our master bath after the remodeling had been done. We...
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Reviewed in January 2010
Rick was able to accommodate my schedule. He was very organized and worked with me to find the best spot and not damage my wallpaper. He was very personable and knowledgeable and answered all my questions. It only took about an hour.
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MG Painting Service LLC

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MG Painting Service LLC

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Local owner business with over 8 years of experience. Passionate about serving our local community and continuing to deliver great customer service. Feel free to call or text regarding your projects.

"M&G Painting did a excellent job staining our house. If I ever need to hire someone to stain or paint I will call them to do it for sure."

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Local owner business with over 8 years of experience. Passionate about serving our local community and continuing to deliver great customer service. Feel free to call or text regarding your projects.

"M&G Painting did a excellent job staining our house. If I ever need to hire someone to stain or paint I will call them to do it for sure."

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