Can I put a new wallpaper border over an existing one?
Question:The people who owned my home previously had no idea what they were doing. I've spent days. literally, trying to remove old wallpaper, fixing the walls, etc. I don't want to do this with the bathroom border if I don't have to. So would putting a new border over the ugly existing one work? Or can I prime/paint over it? Or do I have to take it down? Thanks for your help!
Answers:
I have done many wallpaper projects for myself and for other people and I do not recommend papering over paper. Most boarders for kitchens and baths are vinal coated and new paper does not adhere to it well without special vinal glue, also the old seams and any defects will show through, the moisture from the new paper and also paint will make the old let loose and you will have to take it all down and then buy new again. I have taken many paper coverings down as well. My last job was a 16 X 16 kitchen full coverage with boarder was done in an afternoon..1st score with wallpaper tool (I use an exacto knife and do not cut hard it damages the under wall) and peel top coat (picture) off as much as you can, leaving just the paper, then wet it down with a sponge, wait, have lunch, a soda, cup of coffee, then go back and wipe the residue off with a towel. Wash with mild soapy water where boarder was to remove any old glue residue allow it to dry and you are ready to go. It is never asn easy project but to get the best results and not have to redo in a few years will make it worth your while...so roll up your sleeves and happy papering.
Yes you can.
You can. About half the time it will work just fine. If it isn't an expensive border, go for it. Rough up the border as though it were a wall, prime and put it up. If it doesn't work, you haven't lost much effort, and if it does, you're done!
If you want it to last and make sure it comes out right and not waste the new border .remove the old and prep the surface before installing the new border..Doing the work now could save you a lot of work or embarrassment later
you can, but first test to see if the liquid from new paint will lift old paper.rub damp sponge over old paper, if it lifts then rub some more untill fully saturated, than peel off. if good, apply thin coat of kiltz before putting up new border. good luck.
The best way is to always double cut a seam where 2 pieces of wallpaper are joined but since you can't do that, then do this: 1) Use BLUE masking tape(it won't tear your wallpaper when removed) and mask an edge fairly close and straight where the border is to be applied. 2) Use a "sizing" compound or "primer" on the area where the border is to be applied. This will allow the border to stick to the wallpaper. Sometimes this is an issue and thats why you prime the area. 3) Apply the border, keeping it moist and brush it out and then gently clean with a damp, clean sponge until all visible advesive is removed. 4) Run a flat blade across the surface of the border(very gently) to assure you that everything is in place. Thank you and Good Luck!
Yes you can..But it is better to steam off the old first
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