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How to paint wallpaper correctly: some tips for those preparing for renovation
10.03.2024 19:12
Old wallpaper can only spoil a room that you want to refresh.
But sometimes it is difficult to remove the coating.
In such cases, the wallpaper can be painted. But before the procedure, you should remember a few nuances.
When can you paint wallpaper?
If you want the result to be successful, you should inspect the wallpaper. There should be no visible damage on it.
It is important to take into account that the depressions and breaks may become even more noticeable.
All peeling pieces of wallpaper must be glued back before painting, even if at first glance they seem invisible.
How to choose paint
You shouldn't give preference to oil paints.
Paper-based canvases can be painted perfectly with latex or acrylic paints, which will not destroy the paper base.
It is also worth considering that paints and varnishes used for painting wallpaper are divided into two types: glossy and matte.
In the first case, there may be a reflective effect that will highlight the patterns on the wallpaper. Matte paints help to hide all the flaws.
Previously we told you how to renovate your apartment without going broke.
