Wallpaper and Wallcoverings - Yet Another WALLPAPER Dilemma
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louisiana_woman
08-22-03, 04:17 PM
Hello, Everyone! First time poster here and hoping that someone can give me a clue!:confused:
We purchased a new construction house 5 years ago. I absolutely HATE, HATE, HATE the wallpaper the builder put in the kitchen/breakfast nook area. It is a large open space and the white wallpaper with *lots* of green ivy vines all over it is a bit much for me....there are 13ft. ceilings throughout this area...let me tell ya, that's a lotta ivy! It's just too busy.
The paper is glued directly onto wallboard .. not plaster. I am not a fan of wallpaper and really do not want to replace it with more wallpaper. The wall paper is stuck and I don't see it coming down anytime soon! One of my neighbor's ended up painting over hers b/c the top layer of the wallboard was tearing off with the wallpaper in her test area. I know that painting over it is not optimal...but what are my choices? I'm a fan of faux finishes that are fresco-like...even glazing or white washing to tone down that darn ivy....would either of those be a better choice than painting over?
Thanks....any suggestions or advice much appreciated!
We purchased a new construction house 5 years ago. I absolutely HATE, HATE, HATE the wallpaper the builder put in the kitchen/breakfast nook area. It is a large open space and the white wallpaper with *lots* of green ivy vines all over it is a bit much for me....there are 13ft. ceilings throughout this area...let me tell ya, that's a lotta ivy! It's just too busy.
The paper is glued directly onto wallboard .. not plaster. I am not a fan of wallpaper and really do not want to replace it with more wallpaper. The wall paper is stuck and I don't see it coming down anytime soon! One of my neighbor's ended up painting over hers b/c the top layer of the wallboard was tearing off with the wallpaper in her test area. I know that painting over it is not optimal...but what are my choices? I'm a fan of faux finishes that are fresco-like...even glazing or white washing to tone down that darn ivy....would either of those be a better choice than painting over?
Thanks....any suggestions or advice much appreciated!
prowallguy
08-23-03, 07:53 AM
If the paper is locked down tight, sealing over it might be your best bet. Trim out any flaps or bubbles, prime over with a heavy-bodied oil-based enamel underbody. After dry, smooth out seams and irregular areas with joint compound. Spot prime these areas with Zinsser Gardz. Then you should be able to paint successfully. BTW, Kilz is not a good primer for this application.
Wallpaper
08-25-03, 09:31 AM
Make sure you do a good job fixing holes or other boo-boos prior to priming. Patch, patch, patch then prime and you should end up with good results.
Also, at least give removal a shot. Sometimes what is true for your neighbor is not true for you. If you know who the builder is, I would give him a piece of my mind and have him remove it at his expense. Putting wallpaper directly on an unprimed wall is NOT the way to do business. Sadly, some builders and some paperhangers do take these shortcuts though. In the end, it hurts the industry which is a source of income for both parties. It's a self defeating prophecy that happens all too often.
Also, at least give removal a shot. Sometimes what is true for your neighbor is not true for you. If you know who the builder is, I would give him a piece of my mind and have him remove it at his expense. Putting wallpaper directly on an unprimed wall is NOT the way to do business. Sadly, some builders and some paperhangers do take these shortcuts though. In the end, it hurts the industry which is a source of income for both parties. It's a self defeating prophecy that happens all too often.