Is painting over wallpaper a good idea?

• <div><p>It’s best to <a href="https://www.angi.com/articles/wallpaper-removal.htm">remove wallpaper</a> rather than paint over it. You should only paint over wallpaper if removing it would damage the wall, the surface is relatively smooth, or there are minimal problem areas—such as slight peeling and lifted seams—that you can fix easily. Painting over wallpaper can save time, but it can create more problems if the wallpaper is in poor condition and you don’t properly prep the area for painting. Depending on the state of the wallpaper, color, and textures could show through, and moisture from the paint could loosen the adhesive, causing unsightly bubbling.</p></div>

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>

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Reviewed in November 2024
This company came out to repair a flower box that was separating from the wall it was attached to, fix some crumbling steps and clean the brick. It turned into a French drain and LOTS of money. They did not do any of the jobs satisfactorily and cut the wires to out outdoor landscape lights....
Everlast Home Improvement
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Reviewed in July 2015
They showed up on time and helped me move furniture and covered floors. Fixed all the cracks, smoothed out walls, primed and painted walls and ceilings. Filled nail marks on baseboards and painted them to. Was happy with job and they didn't leave a mess.
Rich's Home Services
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Reviewed in July 2014
The two sons (Jake & George) were very thorough in sanding the walls and fixing any defects before painting. They were pleasant, professional and timely. The walls look great!
George W. Humphreys & Sons
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Reviewed in February 2014
and quot;BILLand quot; REPAIRED 3 WINDOWS , IN RECORD TIME. HE WAS PLEASANT, PROFESSIONAL, AND IS AN EXPERT IN HIS WORK. WE ARE VERY SATISFIED WITH HIS WORK.
MOORE WINDOW HARDWARE
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Reviewed in February 2014
Overall, they did an average job. We had two issues. When the salesman came out, our order was either manufactured or ordered wrong. Therefore when the windows arrived to our home, they were not the correct size. The windows had to be re-orded. This pushed the completion time frame back...
Window World of Pittsburgh
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Reviewed in February 2014
It wasn't working and they let me know it could not be repaired. I had to buy a new one
Fayette Appliance
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Reviewed in September 2013
She painted the walls, with the wall over the fireplace a different color as an accent wall. Painted the stone fireplace and trim. Rearranged pictures and furniture and even painted a floor lamp. She purchased a mirror for over the fireplace and relocated the TV.
KT Home Solutions LLC
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Reviewed in August 2013
Over the years due to many reasons our logs were in desperate need of repair and attention. Jason and his crew at Blastmasters were simply amazing! They were very polite, clean, efficient and professional. Our family has called on the Lord to lead us in almost every decision that we have...
Blastmaster Surface Restoration, Inc.
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Reviewed in June 2013
The construction started last fall with the excavation for the footer of the wall and then the wall was built on top of that. The wall was built with approximately 500 versa lok blocks. Once the wall was built it was backfilled with gravel to provide the proper drainage and then top soil was...
R Bergia Construction
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Reviewed in October 2005
WILL WAS PROFESSIONAL, PROMPT, AND VERY EXACTING ABOUT THE REPAIR WORK. AFTER THE REPAIR, THE SIDE LOOKED LIKE IT JUST CAME OUT OF THE SHOWROOM! ABOVE ALL: HE AND HIS STAFF WERE ABSOLUTE GENTLEMEN, A TREAT IN OUR CURRENT WORLD OF RUDENESS!!!!!
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