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Moving into a new property is a daunting prospect, with lots of redecoration required to bring a property into line with your business image and branding, and to make a home feel welcoming for your own family or for prospective tenants. When an existing property is decorated in wallpaper that just doesn’t fit in with your tastes, you may feel overwhelmed at the prospect of stripping it off and all the mess that creates.
Zinsser’s Wallpaper Cover-Up answers the question “can you paint over wallpaper“? It is the smart way to paint over wallpaper, saving money and time for business owners, landlords, and homeowners. It primes, seals, and blocks stains, allowing you to start painting over wallpaper with an emulsion of any colour, the same day. Click here to skip recommended products and to continue reading.
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The Benefits
Save yourself from time-consuming, messy and disruptive DIY – removing wallpaper with a scraper; having to hire a wallpaper steamer; brushing down paste residues from walls; leaving it to dry overnight – by painting over wallpaper.
See our guide below on how to paint over wallpaper to start using Zinsser Wallpaper Cover-Up today – reclaim your precious time from tedious DIY and rescue some pounds from stretched budgets.
Step 1. Surface Preparation
Before you begin to paint over wallpaper, ensure that surfaces are clean and dry, removing anything that could prevent and interfere with adhesion, making sure the wallpaper is well adhered to the wall.
All visible signs of organic growth should also be removed, using Zinsser Mould Killer in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions, and then allow the surface to dry.
Step 2. Priming
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Once the surface is prepared and dry, the area can be primed with a full coat of Zinsser’s Wallpaper Cover-Up. Be sure to check and apply in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions.
For best results use a roller to apply the primer – a short pile (up to 5mm) mohair or microfibre roller – applying evenly and avoiding any overspread.
Leave the surface for 15-30 minutes before rolling over again, this time using a lightly-loaded roller.
The primer needs a minimum of 4 hours drying time, after which you can proceed to step 3!
Step 3. Decoration
Once the primer has had time to dry, you can begin painting over wallpaper decorate your primed wallpaper with one or two coats of good quality wall paint, corresponding with the manufacturer’s instructions between coats.
Choose a colour to match room fittings, decorate the space in your company colours and branding, or simply neutralise the previous décor with natural tones.
For More Information
See the product page for Zinsser Wallpaper Cover-Up for detailed notes and guides on painting over wallpaper, visiting the “Data Sheets” section near the top to download data sheets and the “FAQ” tab for answers to popular questions. Alternatively, talk to our technical team on 0113 2455450 (option 2) or [email protected] to discuss your requirements.
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