Got Peeling Wallpaper On Your Wall? How A Painting Contractor Can Transform Your Wall
If you have wallpaper that is peeling from your wall, it is not always wise to peel the wallpaper off. If the wallpaper is leaving behind large amounts of adhesive or pulling the drywall down with it, it may be better to leave the wallpaper in place and paint over it. This helps to prevent you from having to re-texturize a damaged wall. However, painting over a wall with wallpaper is not an easy process to do by yourself. Here are some of the steps a painting contractor can take to transform your wall.
Use Caulk to Hold the Loose Ends of the Wallpaper Down
If you have peeling wallpaper on your walls, the wallpaper cannot be simply painted over because the wallpaper may not be smooth against the wall and the peeling ends will still be visible under the paint. A painting contractor can use caulk to hold loose ends down and smooth in any lines or gaps between the different sheets of wallpaper or where any wallpaper may be missing.
Use a Primer to Seal the Wallpaper Into Place
After all of the loose ends are held down and gaps are filled in, a primer is then used to seal the wallpaper into place. This helps to prevent the wallpaper from lifting in the future and helps to prevent bubbling. A primer also helps to prevent paint from seeping through onto the wallpaper and prevents the wallpaper color from being visible when it is painted over. Once the wallpaper is coated with a primer, you will not be able to remove it in the future. As such, you need to be sure that leaving the wallpaper in place is the best option before a primer is used.
Paint Over the Wallpaper With a High-Quality Paint
Finally, after the primer has dried, the wall can be painted over using high-quality paint. A painting contractor can help you to select a color that complements your style and space.
If you have a wall with peeling wallpaper on it, a painting contractor can help you determine if it is best to remove the wallpaper or leave it in place. If they decide to leave it in place, they can then follow these steps to help ensure your wall can be transformed it a wall that looks great. Contact local painting contractors such as Fagan Painting to make the choice and get started.
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