Room painting help - complete novice

[movilogo]

Hi

I am buying a house next month. I like to paint the rooms myself.

One room contain wallpapers. Is it possible to paint over the wall paper?

What sort of paint do I need to apply [cheap and easier to apply].

I'm complete novice on this matters

 

[Zampa]

Are you talking about a 'finished' i.e. one thats coloured and flat or a blown vinyl?

 

[movilogo]

Sorry, not understood your question.

I just like to know whether I can apply paint on wall paper or not.

Touch the wall paper feels quite flat on wall.

 

[Zampa]

If the paper is designed to be painted on id say carry on..if it isnt, if its a coloured paper then I wouldnt take the chance by cutting corners.

 

[snowdrift]

You can probably paint over it, is the answer. Obviously if it's bright red and orange, and you want white paint, it might be quicker to get rid of it than put loads of coats over it.

Bear in mind that if you get rid of the paper, you need to clean the wall to remove any remaining paste (glue).

If you paint over it, you may find it starts to bubble as it absorbs water from the paint - these should flatten out again as it dries.

If you are really not sure, just try a little bit - if it doesn't work you'll have to strip all the paper anyway, so no harm done!