What happens if you paint regular wallpaper with paint? Is it possible to paint paper wallpaper with water-based paint: painting instructions, video and photo. Choosing paint for paper wallpaper

There are several various types wallpaper for painting, including paper wallpaper. Paper wallpapers are not the most durable of those available today. Over time, they fade and fade under the influence sun rays and get dirty. Unlike thick, light-resistant and water-resistant vinyl or non-woven wallpaper, paper wallpaper cannot be wiped with a damp cloth or otherwise refreshed. If you have paper wallpaper specifically designed for painting or vinyl wallpaper for paper based, then no problem. They can simply be repainted. However, if you had ordinary paper wallpaper and for some reason you don’t want to change this wallpaper, then there is still a way to give it new life. Any paper wallpaper can also be painted. It is true that ordinary paper wallpaper cannot be painted several times, since such wallpaper is too thin and not very dense, but it can be done at least once. To do everything right, with your own hands, you don’t need much. What needs to be done for this and how will be discussed further.

In order for the work to be completed efficiently and with the desired result, it is necessary to prepare everything in advance, according to the following list:

Paint rollers of various widths and structures. Painting a surface with rollers is much faster than with brushes. Wool or mohair are best. A foam roller is not advisable, as it can slip across the surface of the wallpaper and leave behind a shiny mark when the paint dries. Before starting painting work, rollers with pile must be soaked in cold water so that the villi become soft and even out. Before using the roller, squeeze it well and dry it.
Paint brushes (wide, medium and narrow). Where it is not possible to use a roller, brushes are used. The length of the hairs of the brushes, as well as the length of the pile of the rollers, must be chosen taking into account the depth of the relief decorative covering wallpaper The deeper the relief of the wallpaper surface, the longer the pile and hairs of the prepared tools should be.
Vacuum cleaner, brushes, sponge. All this will be needed when preparing the wallpaper surface for painting.
Paint mixing tool. A construction mixer, a drill with a special attachment, or you can just use a smooth lath, etc.
A container for mixing paint and a paint tray for paint. If there is no painting bath, then it can be replaced with any other suitable container. Place in this container metal mesh or a piece of steel plate, or plywood, with holes made in it in a checkerboard pattern (you will get a mesh with a cell diameter of 12 mm and a distance between them of 25 mm). After the roller is dipped into the paint, it must be rolled over this grid several times to remove excess paint.
Masking tape. It will be needed to protect baseboards, electrical outlets and switches, etc. from unintentional staining.
Plastic film or thick paper. It will be needed to cover areas of the floor and other coverings that need to be protected from paint getting on them.
Ladder. For painting wallpaper on the ceiling, if there is any, and on the top of the walls.
Water-repellent coating. It is necessary to protect the paper structure of the wallpaper from getting wet, and as a consequence of this, possible damage and separation from the wall surface.
Dye.
If necessary, color for paint. Color is necessary if you want to give the paint a certain shade color range. You can choose shades yourself, or you can select them in a store with the help of a specialist with a special device.
Small volume container (about 100 ml) for preparing a test color composition from paint and color.

Choosing paint for paper wallpaper

When choosing paint, consider the following:

The paint can have different light properties (matte, satin, glossy and mixed properties). It is necessary to choose paint taking into account the type of wallpaper surface, lighting and purpose of the room. To do this, you need to remember that glossy paint– will highlight the existing imperfections of the walls, and they will become more noticeable. Therefore, glossy paint is suitable for rooms with dark, dim lighting. Semi-gloss paint – has good reflective ability. Matt paint– masks surface defects, since it has no shine and can be used in large rooms. Semi-matte paint - has a slight gloss and blurs small unevenness in the walls; it fits well into the sleeping area. Satin paint – has a smooth structure, increased wear resistance and durability. Satin paint can be used in any room, depending on its purpose and lighting.
Will this paint give the painted surface such properties as moisture resistance (the ability to wash wallpaper), resistance to artificial lighting or direct sunlight, protection from mechanical influences and other necessary properties.
The time required for one coat of paint to dry completely.
Transparency (covering power). If wallpaper bright color(or are already painted with bright paint), then you need to know whether the new paint will completely cover this color or whether the old shade will show through it.
What is the paint base? There are alkyd, water-based or latex and acrylic paints. For paper wallpaper, paint on any base is suitable. Alkyd paint creates on the painted surface protective film. This film imparts moisture resistance and resistance to mechanical stress. However, if the surface of the wallpaper is not smooth, but embossed, then this film will cover the relief and it will smooth out, which will not allow the wallpaper to “breathe”. Paint on alkyd based is not environmentally friendly. Part alkyd paints contains toxic oils and resins, so it is better to choose this paint for non-residential premises. For residential premises, paints with a water-dispersion composition are best suited (water-based paint and its more resistant variety - acrylic). These paints are on water based They are odorless, quick-drying and environmentally friendly. In addition, acrylic paint creates a protective layer on the painted surface that is well resistant to moisture, direct sunlight, temperature changes and mechanical stress.

Preparing to paint wallpaper

Before painting walls with paper wallpaper, you need to prepare the surfaces and perform other necessary steps:

Remove all objects and furniture that will interfere with work. Cover the floor and those surfaces that should not be exposed to paint, plastic film or other material prepared for this purpose. Fix the film masking tape.
Cover the baseboards with masking tape, electrical sockets, switches and other necessary objects, devices and connectors.
Clean the surface of the wallpaper from dust, cobwebs and other contaminants. To do this, use a vacuum cleaner, dry brushes and a sponge.
Close all windows and vents in the room, turn off air conditioners and ventilation. Avoid drafts and temperature changes. Moistened wallpaper may separate from the wall surface or air bubbles may form underneath it.
Apply a water-repellent coating to the surface of the wallpaper. Use paint rollers and brushes for this. IN hard to reach places use narrow paint rollers for corners and joints, and paint brushes.
Dry the wallpaper until completely dry (the drying time should be indicated in the instructions for using the water-repellent coating). It is better to let it sit for at least 24 hours before painting, after applying the water-repellent composition.
After the wallpaper is completely prepared for painting, start preparing the paint itself. Pour the paint into the prepared container. Stir the paint using the tool prepared for this until a homogeneous mass is obtained.
Tint the paint.

Paint tinting

You can do the paint tinting yourself. To do this, first mix the color and paint in a small container (about 100 ml) until the color is uniform. Add color little by little (literally, drop by drop, you can use a medical syringe) until you get the desired shade. Write down the number of drops. Apply test paint to the area of the wall that you determine is suitable for these purposes. Try it on an area of wallpaper where there is the main lighting for this room (artificial or natural). After the paint has dried, evaluate the result. When tinting the base paint composition, keep in mind that its color on the wall surface will be brighter than in the container. Use your notes to calculate the amount of color. If to prepare a test composition you added 10 drops of color per 100 ml of paint, then for the main color composition for the entire wall you need to reduce this amount by 20%. That is, for 1000 ml of paint there are not 100 drops of color, but only 80.

Now everything is ready and you can start painting the wallpaper.

Wallpaper painting

Painting wallpaper as the final stage must be done with special responsibility and care. To achieve the best result, you must adhere to the following tips and procedures:

Start painting the wallpaper from those areas that will be behind the furniture or other furnishings. In this way, you will get the hang of it and once again make sure that the chosen shade of color is correct and the paint has been successfully tinted.
Pre-paint with brushes areas where it is impossible to apply paint with a roller. Using paint brushes, blend the paint well until it forms desired layer and shade. After that, start applying paint with a roller.
It is better to paint wallpaper from top to bottom or from ceiling to floor. Otherwise, the paint may flow onto an already painted surface, thereby ruining the result. If there is wallpaper on the ceiling, then the wallpaper is painted there first.
To apply the paint, use a paint roller and a paint bath, being careful to apply even, thin layers. Remove excess paint from the roller by rolling it several times along the mesh of the tray before applying it to the surface of the wallpaper.
Movements of the roller along the wall should be from top to bottom, and then from bottom to top.
Strokes of paint must be applied so that each subsequent stroke overlaps the previous one by 2-3 cm. smooth surface the paint must be shaded more thoroughly so that visible defects do not remain.
On the ceiling, paint must be applied in the direction of the light rays. If two or more layers of paint are applied, the directions of application of the layers should be perpendicular to each other.
In hard-to-reach places (corners, window and door openings, etc.) to apply paint, use paint brushes and rollers prepared for corners and joints of different widths.
Paint in several layers, depending on the desired effect. At a minimum, paint on paper wallpaper should be applied in two layers.
After applying each coat of paint, it must dry for at least 4 hours. Then the next layer can be applied.
Painting can be considered complete after last layer The paint has completely dried and you are convinced that the desired result has been achieved. The result must be assessed in the lighting that should be the main one.

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Is it possible to paint vinyl wallpaper, and how to achieve a high-quality result? Previously, I was often interested in this question, but now, having experience and knowledge, I will answer it myself. I am sure that this information will help beginners quickly update their home interior.

About painting vinyl wallpaper

Can you paint or not?

I’ll say right away that there are special paintable vinyl wallpapers on sale, i.e. The question of painting this material, in principle, disappears by itself. But is it possible to paint wallpaper without painting? It all depends on what type vinyl wallpaper pasted on the wall.

As you know, this finishing material comes in two types:

Paper based. It is not advisable to paint such canvases, as there is a risk of moisture penetrating under the top vinyl layer, which will lead to them sticking off the wall. True, some paper-based wallpapers successfully withstand this operation, but, in any case, you will have to make a decision at your own peril and risk;

Non-woven base. These fabrics are more resistant to moisture, so there is no risk of them peeling off. However, during the painting process some problems may arise - uneven coloring as a result of the porous structure of the vinyl foam, as well as the appearance of the color of the wallpaper. I will tell you how to solve them below.

From this we can conclude that it is better to immediately purchase trellises for painting if you plan to repaint the walls over time.

For frequent repainting of walls, it is better to purchase glass wallpaper for painting. High-quality models of these canvases can withstand up to 20 repaintings. Moreover, their service life can reach 50 years.

Which paint to choose

To paint vinyl wallpaper, use water-based paint. The fact is that this paint and varnish material has good adhesion. In addition, it has several other important advantages:

No smell. This is due to the fact that the composition does not contain organic solvents - water is used instead;
Environmental friendliness. After painting the walls, it is absolutely not necessary to leave your home, as is the case with using oil paint;
Drying speed. This indicator depends on the time during which the water evaporates from the surface of the walls, i.e. on average, the paint dries within a few hours;

Possibility of tinting. Thanks to this, you can give the walls any color or shade. The only thing is that you need to choose the right color (combination of colors) and its proportions;
Durability. High-quality water-dispersed paints do not crack or lose color, as a result of which they can last more than 10 years.

It must be said that there are several types of water-dispersion paints on sale:

Acrylic;
Latex;
Silicone, etc.

This usually confuses newbies and makes it difficult to choose. In reality, it does not matter at all what type of polymer the paint contains. The main thing is to pay attention to the following characteristics when choosing:

Gloss level. The coating can be matte, semi-gloss, or less often glossy;

Level of moisture resistance and abrasion. Conventionally, paints can be divided according to this indicator into three types - non-moisture-resistant, moisture-resistant and water-resistant. If the former cannot withstand the effects of the vaga at all, then the latter can be subjected to careful wet cleaning. Waterproof ones can withstand direct contact with water and even detergents.

The choice of moisture resistance depends on the room in which you want to paint the wallpaper. For example, you can even use non-moisture resistant paint in the bedroom. For a kitchen or children's room, it is more advisable to use a waterproof coating.

Another important point– this is the quality of the paint, which depends solely on the manufacturer. Below are paints and varnishes from some manufacturers that have proven themselves:

Prices are current in the summer of 2017.

Painting technology

Painting vinyl wallpaper includes several basic steps:

The instructions for doing the work look like this:

Illustrations	Description of actions
	Tools and materials: Paint roller. If the wallpaper has deep relief, you should use a roller with medium or even long pile for painting; Roller container. You can purchase a special tray or use any flat container; Paint brush. It must be of high quality so that the lint does not come out of it; Primer. If you have vinyl wallpaper to be painted, you can use transparent universal acrylic primer. If the wallpaper is ordinary and has color, it is better to treat it with pigmented primer. It will not only improve the adhesion of the paint to the base, but will also paint the canvas white. Color. It will be needed to give the paint a certain color if it is initially white.
	Surface preparation: Wallpaper must be cleaned of any possible contamination. To do this, they need to be wiped with a damp sponge; you can even use soapy water; Then the surface should be allowed to dry, after which it can be treated with a primer. If you paint foam vinyl, it is advisable to coat the surface with primer several times to close all the pores. Let me remind you that the primer is applied thinly. in even layers, with mandatory interlayer drying. IN normal conditions The primer dries in one and a half to two hours.
	Paint preparation: Before using any water-dispersion paint shake thoroughly; If the paint is too thick, add a small amount of water and mix; If the paint is white, to give it specific color, add color to it. To determine the amount of color, first mix it with a small amount paints. Then, in the taught proportions, add the color to the main volume of the paint and varnish material.
	Painting: Pour paint into a flat roller container; Dip the roller into the container and squeeze lightly; Roll out the roller on the surface of the walls with your own hands; Use a brush in hard-to-reach places; Wait for the wallpaper to dry, then apply a second layer of coating.

Beginners often wonder if they can put wallpaper on paint? If the paint is waterproof and does not peel off, then in principle you can glue it. But, it’s better to take the time and prepare the surface properly.

Here, in fact, are all the main nuances of painting vinyl wallpaper.

Conclusion

Now you know whether vinyl wallpaper can be painted and how to do it correctly. But before you get started, I recommend watching the video in this article. And if you haven’t found the answer to a question on the topic raised, ask it in the comments, and I will be happy to answer you.

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Despite the quality and beautiful drawing, sooner or later the wallpaper loses its color, and the design becomes boring. Depending on the type and characteristics of the rolled wallpaper, they can be painted with any paint color you like. The main thing that coloring composition fully consistent with the upcoming work.

Type of wallpaper

Before you start painting old wallpaper, you need to determine its type:

Simple paper ones. They require pre-treatment with a water-repellent mixture, and only after that it is allowed to paint with a small amount of paint, otherwise the wallpaper will rise.
Waterproof and dense. Painting is allowed immediately.
Vinyl, non-woven, fiberglass. They do not require preliminary priming and can be painted immediately.

Which paint is better to use?

If you decide to paint paper-type non-woven wallpaper with a convex figured pattern, you should choose a water-based dye that contains binding components (organic and inorganic). Widely used paints are acrylic, which have a range of positive properties: indelible quality of the surface layer, water resistance, wide choose colors. If you need to choose a budget option material, it is permissible to take a PVA-based emulsion composition. It is worth considering that a cheap dye does not match the quality, it accumulates steam, and the palette of shades is minimal.

Tips: A latex suspension containing binding components adheres well to figured wallpaper. With this composition you can safely paint paper or duplex wallpaper. After its application, the canvas acquires gloss, does not fade in the sun, but, compared to acrylic, wears off faster.

The best option for painting paper wallpaper is water-dispersion paint. This kind of mixture is suitable for painting children's rooms, as it does not contain harmful components and is an environmentally friendly product. This dye dries within an hour. In progress painting works water-dispersion paint does not emit a toxic odor.

Selecting waterborne paint

Water-dispersible coloring matter comes in different forms. There are three main types: latex, adhesive and acrylic.

Choosing a paint decor

Before repair work, you should think about a variety of shades and patterns. Among the painting options you can consider:

color combination;
mixing colors;
stencil design or pattern.

Creative ideas will help you create an unusual, unique and original interior Houses. It is convenient to use tape to separate strips of wallpaper before painting.

Painting process

Before starting renovations, you should remove furniture and rugs from the room so as not to stain them with paint, which will be problematic to get rid of. You should insulate the sockets in the room, and use a vacuum cleaner to remove dust particles from the surface of the relief pattern on the wallpaper. If there are peeled corners of the wallpaper, they need to be glued or cut off. Next we prime the surface - important factor, allowing you to protect the canvas from penetration of paint into the structure.

Tip: A primer will add strength to the wallpaper and reduce wear and tear.

After the primer has completely dried, you can begin to paint the walls. To apply the paint evenly, you need to prepare a paint roller with soft bristles. Use a plastic tray for paint. A bucket or basin will not work, as after taking the paint with a roller, drips will remain on the wall

Use a wide brush to paint corner walls. To get a rich color or combined shades, you need to add a couple of drops of color to the overall composition of the emulsion. Strokes on the wall can be applied in any direction, the main thing is that the layer is proper, without gaps or differences in shades. We apply it with a roller or a wide brush from left to right, moving from the ceiling to the floor. Each subsequent stroke should extend a few centimeters beyond the previous one.

As the paint applied to the roller smears, you should go over the previous area to remove excess drips. Applying one coat of paint to the wall is unlikely to be enough: after the first application, you need to wait a while and repeat the painting procedure.

The painting must be uniform so that the old color does not show through the new layer, otherwise appearance the walls will be damaged. Dilute the coloring composition with water, if the instructions require it, mix until smooth.

Tip: The emulsion should be applied perpendicular to the previous strokes.

To avoid stains different color, the paint should be quickly and evenly distributed over the area. It is better to paint the walls in parts so that it does not dry out and the transitions are visible. Re-staining is possible after 2-4 hours.

You can check the surface to be painted for gaps using a directed light source (lamp) on the wall. The paint dries within 24 hours, but this depends on the air temperature and humidity in the room.

In order to cover non-woven wallpaper evenly with the dye, coloring should begin with outside. If there is a relief pattern, apply several layers of paint on the reverse side to obtain a more saturated color. When applied in this way, the canvas will become saturated and the background will acquire the required shade. Thin vinyl wallpaper is not suitable for painting. If they are non-woven, it will be difficult to paint them.

Paper canvases are suitable for painting with any composition. In this case, priming the surface will not be sufficient; it will need to be pre-treated with water-repellent agents.

Tip: Base for paint used for paper wallpaper, must have water-repellent properties.

If the walls in the room are covered with ordinary wallpaper, which wrinkles after applying a primer, it is better to abandon the process of painting the wallpaper. If painting is being done for the first time, so as not to waste the paint and spoil it paper covering, it’s better to invite a painter.

Any paint released for sale is accompanied by instructions to guide you in the dilution process for painting paper-based wallpaper. Non-woven fabrics can withstand up to 10 stains. Paper-type material can become deformed even after the first repainting. Wallpaper on foam vinyl will not take on the coloring compound due to the repulsive reaction of the material. As a result, it turns out that the old roll wallpaper paper type can be painted, the main thing is to purchase a high-quality coloring composition, a terry roller, a primer and a water-repellent agent, and everything will certainly work out.

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It happens that there are special funds for major renovation no, and vacation is ahead. And I really want to refresh my apartment, add newness and zest! There is a solution: paint liquid or vinyl wallpaper in your home. If you pick quality materials and understand the intricacies of the process (what types of wallpaper can be painted (for example, liquid wallpaper), and what is not advisable to touch), very soon your apartment will sparkle with new bright colors.

Is it possible to paint regular wallpaper?

No matter how beautiful your favorite wallpaper is, sooner or later its color will fade or simply get boring. Agree, seeing the same design, shade, year after year - everything over time begins to make any person despondent. There is an urgent need to change something, but how can you change old wallpaper without extra expense and effort? To do this, they are painted. But the question is: is it even possible to paint a regular coating or are only materials specially designed for this suitable?

Traditional types of wall coverings include paper wallpaper. They can be found in almost every apartment. If you suddenly want to update them, but don’t buy new ones and don’t spend days and nights gluing new ones roll materials, be careful. Experts say what to paint regular wallpaper It's better not worth it. Double-layer, single-layer wallpaper, – this type wall covering May be damaged by paint. However, wisely organized process will refresh long-faded colors in your home. It is necessary to study the basic requirements.

You can only paint wallpaper if it is not seriously damaged. It is important that the material does not peel off from the wall; on the contrary, it must adhere tightly to it, otherwise there is no point in buying a coloring composition.

Special requirements are placed on the level of paint quality. Among its basic characteristics should be present:

strength. Ordinary ones need to be protected from various mechanical damages;
environmental friendliness. If the coloring mixture contains toxic elements, the paper coating may not survive such painting;
durability. The paint should retain its color for a long time. It is equally important to protect the coating from the harmful effects of water - choose a composition that can cope with this.

You can paint the old coating, but this is done exclusively with water-based paint. IN this category include latex coloring composition. What is advantageous about its use is its ability to strengthen even ordinary paper coating. They become durable and can withstand further exposure to water. Feel free to wash the wall covering after using this material. Acrylic composition with a latex base is another popular product. After painting with this material, a regular coating acquires texture and is less susceptible to corrosion. You can paint them with water-based acrylic paint. Then the room will not feel musty or steamy, and the composition itself will dry quickly. Most a budget option- water emulsion. It has no smell, dries instantly, but does not differ in water-repellent properties.

Liquid wallpaper

Sooner or later painting liquid wallpaper may also be needed. Over time, stains and dirt appear on liquid wallpaper, which cannot always be removed. Painting is the best way out. Choose a high-quality coloring composition and get to work. The choice of shades is so diverse that you can safely experiment. Buy either ready-made paint, or a base and colorants: this way, you can independently create a beautiful shade of color for liquid wallpaper. Whether it will be bright and saturated or, on the contrary, muted, depends entirely on you.

Before you decide to paint liquid wallpaper, pay attention to one thing: key nuance: this material It is silky and very soft to the touch. But after painting liquid wallpaper, the texture features are lost, you get a monochromatic coating, and even quite hard. Water-based paint compositions are suitable: latex, acrylic, water-based, and also silicone. The latest variety of paint appeared on modern market finishing materials recently. After using it, you need to wash liquid wallpaper without any worries. However, the cost of such coverage is much higher.

Vinyl and non-woven wallpaper

Vinyl wallpaper is based on ordinary paper, but compared to a standard coating, this product has good water-repellent properties. Foamed vinyl is painted first. The non-woven fabric can also be painted; it is durable and can withstand mechanical stress. It is possible to paint such a coating several times: do not be afraid to undertake this procedure again, the non-woven wall covering will not be damaged by repeated painting.

To paint vinyl wallpaper, use a regular roller, and make a design with brushes. Don’t worry if you don’t have the talent for drawing: as an alternative to hand-made designs, purchased stencils are suitable, and here you can give free rein to your imagination. Use the following advice: start painting in inconspicuous places (behind cabinets, sofas). Polish your skills and go to the barricades.

Paper wallpaper

Almost any coloring composition is suitable for paper wallpaper. The main thing is not to use oily liquids. Optimal choice– water-based, acrylic, latex paint. The advantage of painting paper wallpaper lies in the fact that, if desired, you can mix coloring liquids, trying to achieve the desired shade. Choose a high-quality composition - and it will not emit terrible odors, dry quickly and will not leak. Remember: immediately before the procedure, you should apply a primer. It will prevent the wall covering from getting wet, and you can safely paint the surface. After finishing painting the walls, wait until the composition dries, and then, if necessary, apply a second coat.

Video “Paint for any wallpaper”

This video demonstrates that Dulux Easy paint can be used to paint any type of wallpaper, even those that are not intended for painting.

Hi all!
I was tormented for a long time by the question: can old paper wallpaper be painted? I looked through the posts: some people can write, some don’t - they will swell and fall off, some advised to put up new ones.

The wallpaper in the kitchen was hung 3 years ago, but in some places it was very dirty, especially in the refrigerator area and where the TV hung. Vinyl wallpaper, professionally glued, end-to-end, firmly. Ceiling, ceiling molding and floor plinth I'm still happy with the repairs and don't plan to do any repairs in the near future. But the wallpaper was very annoying; the color doesn’t match my favorite sofa)))). In terms of monetary and time costs, painting won compared to plywood.
I bought 2 cans of acrylic paint, 2.5 kg each, from the Polish brand DEKORAL, 300 rubles per can. one color - honey, the second - almond, to match the skin color of the sofa, roller, brush and repainted the kitchen in 1 day. I didn’t treat the wallpaper with anything, someone recommended water-repellent impregnation, etc. I had no time to bother with this. I decided that if they disappear, then fine, but I won’t spend money on removing the old ones. The only thing is that I went through it with a vacuum cleaner to remove the dust and wrung it out well. damp cloth wiped them. I covered the baseboard and molding with masking tape so as not to stain it and off I went! Drying time 2 hours, painted 2 times. The second time 2 hours after the first layer has dried.

***At first I thought about putting up new wallpaper, but when the foreman came and started counting the work - removing the baseboard, dismantling ceiling moldings, remove old wallpaper, remove the radiator, i.e. drain the water from the system, remove the wooden arch cover, glue new wallpaper + buy and stick new ceiling wallpaper, put back the radiator and wooden arch - and this would have been done for at least a week, I felt bad, and I didn’t even ask the price of all this - I realized that NOT NOW!

***In fact, painting wallpaper is quite simple, but you need to do it carefully. Paper wallpaper does not tolerate moisture, it easily absorbs paint, and can move away from the walls and fall off. To prevent this from happening, you need to use a roller with a small pile.

During painting, our old wallpaper swelled a little in one place and it looked like a bubble, but after drying everything came back, nothing came off anywhere or fell off.
After the paint had dried, we decided that it was worth applying a second coat of paint to get a more even color.
The wallpaper was repainted and nothing fell off either. After we painted the old wallpaper, we got light walls(and by the way, the room already looked better in this form), and you can make any drawings on the walls as you wish.

Step-by-step instruction painting paper wallpaper
Before starting work, you need to decide suitable look coloring composition.

If planned painting wallpaper in the kitchen or hallway, then it is better to opt for acrylic paint. It is wear-resistant, easy to clean, does not accumulate dust and other contaminants on the surface, and is characterized by high elasticity and durability.
For painting paper wallpaper in the bedroom, hallway, children's room It is better to choose water-based paint. Her chemical composition It is completely safe for health, it does not have a sharp specific odor, provides a bright and rich color, and is characterized by high vapor permeability.

Is it possible to paint paper wallpaper? oil paint, And How? Wallpaper painting work oil coating Painting technologies with acrylic or water-based composition are no different.
Preparing the room before painting paper wallpaper:
**take out unnecessary items and provide easy access to the walls;
**remove dust and cobwebs from the surface of the wallpaper. This is best done with a vacuum cleaner or damp cloth;
**glue the wallpaper with glue if it does not adhere tightly to the wall;
**cover defects and scratches with mastic;
**after the mastic has dried, carefully treat the surface sandpaper;
**Apply primer to the putty areas with a brush to improve adhesion.

Painting technology
1
Mix the entire volume of paint in one container to obtain a uniform, rich color.
2
Start painting from the upper left corner of the room in relation to the door.
3
Corners, places near windows and doorways paint skirting boards and ceilings with a brush; the rest of the surface - with a roller.
How to paint wallpaper