Hanging Paintable Over Painted Wall

Allow newly hung paintable wall coverings to rest for at least 36 hours after hanging.

Hanging paintable over painted wall. A white textured wall may look perfect without paint. Installed just like traditional wallpaper this material can be painted to match any. Wipe the sanded wall down with a damp rag. Do not over soak the wall water as this can damage some plasters and the wall will need to dry out before it will be possible to hang your wallpaper.

The primer will create a barrier between the new coat of paint and the old color. You don t have to paint it if you don t want to. If the paint is not water soluble check to find out if the paint is soundly bonded to the wall look for signs of paint flaking off. It also creates a more porous surface so the new paint will have a more finished look.

Continue sanding the area until the paint is no longer shiny. Sand the wall with 80 to 120 grit sandpaper on an orbital sander s pad. Hang paintable wallpaper as you would any other wallpaper. Paintable wallpaper comes in a wide range of textures and styles from simple finishes to very elaborate embossed patterns that give your walls a feeling of elegance and wealth.

Paintable wallpaper adds texture and dimension to dress up the walls of your home and add style to your space. Not doing so may cause unsightly bubbles when you paint. Before you attempt to paint over a wall that already has paint you need to prime the wall. If the current wall is smooth clean and covered with the same type of paint both are oil based for example you can head straight for the paint.