How and what to paint old paper wallpaper

Can I paint paper wallpaper?

There are various opinions about the advisability of painting old wallpaper. Indeed, in some cases, you should not even start this process. If they are badly glued, have significant damage obtained during operation, then the staining will not replace the gluing of new ones.

If they look good, but their color does not match with the new furniture, just bored or faded, you can still wait a while with replacement, and dispense with painting.

Painting paper wallpapers: the necessary materials and tools

Before you start directly painting the old wallpaper, you need to determine the list of materials and tools that we may need during work.

For painting the glued surfaces, it is necessary: ​​

1. Water-repellent coating, preventing wetting of the coating, and as a result of it lagging behind the wall;
2. Paint;
3. Roller and brushes of different sizes. The length of the pile on the roller depends on the relief of the surface to be painted. If the surface is smooth, then the roller should be with a pile of medium length;
4. Paint tape, which will be required to seal the skirtings, thereby protecting them from hitting the paint.

Choose what to paint: paint for wallpaper paper

More details should consider the choice of paint. They can be: satin, semi-glossy, glossy, semi-matt and matte. The choice depends on the type of surface and light in the room. For example, for a kitchen with smooth surfaces, semi-gloss paint is perfect, it will reflect light very well and it is easy to wash. And the interior of the large halls perfectly fit matte finish.

Also when choosing a paint, you need to take into account such characteristics as:

1. Resistance to light and mechanical influences;
2. Ability to overlap another paint so that it does not appear translucent;
3. Drying time;
4. Possibility of washing;
5. Environmentally friendly.

On the basis of paint are divided into:

1. Paints with alkyd base;
2. Water or latex;
3. Acrylic.

For the coloring of paper surfaces, it is recommended to use acrylic paint. It is well washed and does not lose color over time.

Painting old wallpaper: preparatory stage

Before you start directly to painting, you need to do the preparatory work. First we remove dirt, dust and spider web from the walls with a vacuum cleaner and a sponge. Then it is necessary to glue all plinths with paint tape.

After all this is done, you can proceed to the application of water repellent coating. Apply it better with a roller, and in hard-to-reach places and corners - a brush.

After the water-repellent coating is applied to the surface of the walls, it is necessary to maintain one temperature, not allowing it to drop and not create drafts. Not adhering to these rules will result in the wallpaper being peeled off or air bubbles forming under their surface.

After the applied coating has completely dried( about a day), you can proceed to the next step.

We paint paper wallpaper: preparation of paint

The paint must be mixed until a homogeneous mass is obtained. If desired, you can add the chosen color to it and mix thoroughly. Before applying, be sure to make sure that the paint is exactly the color that was selected.

How to paint old paper wallpapers: tips

You can apply paint on the prepared surface. Do it with a roller, and in the corners brush. The paint should be applied with a uniform thin layer.

Begin painting should be from the walls, which are covered with furniture, thereby training on them.

Start painting better from the ceiling, so that the paint drops do not damage the already painted surface.

After drying the first layer, and it takes 3-4 hours, you can apply a second one.

After both layers are applied and dried, the painting can be considered finished.

But if there is no experience in painting, then not to experiment with quality, you can invite a team of professional painters, who in a few days will work, and the room will shine with new colors.