To paint or to strip wallpaper?

Nov 10, 2005 1 Replies

I want to paint all walls at home. At the moment they have wall paper



which is in good condition in general.



A couple of contractors swear that although more expensive it is bes to strip off the existing paper, put new lining paper on and paint o it.



Two other contractors, insist that it is fine to paint on the existin paper. Any localised seam that has peeled off can be treated and won' show. About 10-15% cheaper.



I am more concerned with the quality and durability of the fina product. Is it really ok to paint on top and avoid stripping off?



Thanks,



Antoni


-- asalcedo


Yes. It depends on the type of paper and its condition of course.

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