Q. Is it possible to paint over textured wallpaper?

Answer

If the wallpaper is in excellent condition, can the paint it? Kruskal warns us to slow down. She recommends smooth paper with the as little pattern as possible as the easiest wallpaper to paint over. This means that if have textured wallpaper or a particularly bright wallpaper, it may still show through the paint and destroy freshly painted walls. To get a uniform coat of paint across the textured wall, use an oil-based interior bonding primer and a paint roller with a thick nap. The oil-based primer is more effective at hiding stains than the latex alternative and won't let the paper absorb any of the primer's liquid.