Professional painters explain when painting over wallpaper works, when it doesn’t, and what to check before you start.

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Ditching the wallpaper and replacing it with a clean, freshly painted wall changes the look of a room dramatically, but the task can seem daunting. Removing wallpaper and the glue that holds it in ...

Picture this: You've snagged your dream home and are ready to set about making it your own, but there's one snag. The former tenant went a little wild with 1980s-era wallpaper, leaving you with ...

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While painting over wallpaper isn’t the best option, sometimes it’s the only option. Forget what you’ve heard: It’s possible to paint over all wallpaper – and not just the paintable type. While it’s ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Painting over wallpaper can be okay when it’s smooth, firmly attached, and not vinyl-backed, but damaged or highly textured paper ...

While painting over wallpaper isn’t the best option, sometimes it’s the only option. Forget what you’ve heard: It’s possible to paint over unwanted wallpaper — and not just the paintable type. While ...