There are many homeowners who love the look of wallpapers. Wallpapers are nice and they cover wall imperfections, add unique patterns and textures. Wallpaper provides a finished wall surface that is hard to replicate with paint. They are also durable and high quality vinyl wallpaper can last for years with little or no maintenance.
Sometimes, the high durability of wallpaper can be a problem since designs and patterns installed decades ago may not work with more modern home décor. Homeowners, who like to change the look of their wallpaper, typically prefer to use paint since it is the cheaper and easier way to get a new look.
However, the most confusing part of this is to decide whether to remove your old wallpaper or just to paint over it. If you have very old wallpaper installed in your room, it can be easier to paint right over it. After all, wallpaper removal is very time consuming and can cause damages to your drywall.
When it comes to remove or paint over wallpaper in Bedford Hills homes, there are a variety of factors to consider – from checking the condition and appearance of the wallpaper to your future plans for the wall. Check out the following tips and tricks to decide whether to paint over the wallpaper or remove it.
When to Remove Wallpaper?
In general rule, if you remove your wallpaper before painting, it will provide better quality and long-lasting effect than simply painting over it. Wallpapers are generally installed in rows, so when it’s painted over, the places where the rows line up will often show through the paint. Furthermore, most wallpaper is textured and the patterns and textures in the paper may show through the paint. Finally, the moisture in the paint can loosen the wallpaper’s adhesive and a result some sections of the wallpaper form bubbles. You should remove the wallpaper when it’s loose, ripped, or has holes since these are signs that the paper is starting to fail. If you paint over this type of wallpaper, you are actually wasting your money on a project that won’t last.
When Painting over Wallpaper is the best Option?
We don’t recommend painting over wallpaper in any circumstance. The paint most likely will not have proper adhesion. Wallpaper painted over is very hard if not impossible to come off the walls, in many cases the walls will need to be skim coated.
