On Sun, 26 Feb 2006 18:46:57 GMT, KLS wrote:
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*DO NOT* paint over the wallpaper. If you do, you will be consigned
to Dante's fifth circle of hell or even circle 9.3. Actually, have
you really exhausted all removal possibilities? Have you scored the
paper itself and rented a steamer? That *ALWAYS* works if the
water/vinegar (or DIF) soak isn't speedy enough for you.

You may think that just painting over the paper will be the perfect
solution, but paint is wet and often will lift up loose areas of the
paper underneath, creating a no-longer smooth surface, so best to just
remove the wallpaper.


I just went through this decision process (wall paper, paint or
remove) In my kitchen I removed it. What a nightmare. Used
solution, with the tool that scores or makes holes so that the
solution can get through. No dice. Went to the rent center and got a
steamer. got the wallpaper off and a good portion of the drywall
surface paper. Spent a week fairing out and repairing the drywall and
then had to prime with a shellac based stain blocker because the
adhesive residue after multiple cleanings would not let the paint
stick. Came out OK after a lot of work.

After that nightmare I decided to paint over the dining room wall
paper. Put on a coat of oil based stain blocker. Then used a
lightweight vinyl spackling compound at the seams and silconized
acrilic caulk at the chair rail and crown molding border with the
walpaper. Then another coat of stain blocker. Then normal, high
quality latex wall paint. The finished dining room is outstanding,
much better than the kitchen. With far less work.