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>

Is it OK to paint over old wallpaper?

• <div><p>You can <a href="https://www.angi.com/articles/painting-over-wallpaper-its-possible.htm">paint over wallpaper</a> if it’s smooth and in good shape. But if there are bumps or tears in the wallpaper, they’ll likely show through the paint. Similarly, you should avoid painting over textured wallpaper because the ridges and patterns in the paper will be visible. In either of these situations, you should remove the wallpaper before painting.</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>

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Last update on November 15, 2025

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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"He was great. Above all expectations. He responded right away...good communication skills, professional, very pleasant, thorough, on-time. Our walls looked perfect after fixing the cracks. Great paint job and cleaned up really well afterwards. We have been disappointed by other companies and private contractors, but Bob Pirl (who we had never heard of before) was excellent. We would definitely hire him again and have already recommended him to friends and family. "

Janet M on November 2025

A local fully licensed and insured home improvement contractor offering services in several phases of construction.

"He was great. Above all expectations. He responded right away...good communication skills, professional, very pleasant, thorough, on-time. Our walls looked perfect after fixing the cracks. Great paint job and cleaned up really well afterwards. We have been disappointed by other companies and private contractors, but Bob Pirl (who we had never heard of before) was excellent. We would definitely hire him again and have already recommended him to friends and family. "

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