Believe it or not, painting over wallpaper is not only possible, it is almost always preferable to removing, says Michael Nungesser, owner and general manager of several Five Star Painting ...

Painting over wallpaper tends to be taboo in the design industry, with most professionals advising against it. But with the right tools and techniques, you can give your room a stylish ...

If you came here to say, "Um, absolutely not — wallpaper should not be painted over," I hear you. Should you really paint over wallpaper? Probably not. But here's the thing — we all do ...

Another paint color or wallpaper below the border finishes the effect ... They can be applied over a cloudlike background, or on one called “Bugz,” which is adorned with various creeping ...

I highly recommend painting the wall with a special wallpaper primer ... Overlap the border that was about to run across the wall just ¼-inch over this small strip of paper that wrapped around ...

Borders are also a great temporary design fix for those who aren't quite ready to commit to a full painting job or ... then ...

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 ...

We have an unused bedroom with walls that are covered in some type of vinyl wallpaper from years ago. It is in good shape and very tight on the wallboard. I was wondering if I could paint over ...

Let’s talk about painting over existing wallpaper. Yes, it can be done. Before starting, it’s important to have all the necessary equipment. Here’s what you’ll need. Of course, the first ...

Painting directly over wallpaper is never ideal. But for short-term renters, those in a time crunch, or anyone worried about damaging the walls behind the paper, it is possible, says Pleasants.

Q. We live in a house built in the 1970s. Several rooms have wood paneling that I would like to paint or wallpaper over. Would the grooves need to be spackled first? Or do I need to tear off the ...