Paintable Wallpaper: Your Questions Answered!

There’s a growing trend in design that allows you to create the perfect look in your home, with a unique finish. It’s paintable wallpaper! Textured for style and dimension, paintable wallpaper adds a personal look in whichever color you choose! Find an amazing selection of paintable wallpaper that add to the look, style and unique design of your home and personal taste. We gathered together frequently asked questions about paintable wallpaper for you. Don’t see your question here? Give us a call–we’d love to help! 

My walls aren’t perfect. How will this affect the look?

Imperfect walls are a great reason to use paintable wallpaper! The paintable wallpaper covers the imperfections with the textured design you choose–no one will ever know that your walls look any less than stellar!

I know how to paint walls, but how should I prep this wallpaper? Is primer important?

Paintable wallpaper is ready for you to paint–whatever color you choose. You don’t need to prime the wallpaper. In fact, priming it may fill in some of the detailing, causing you to lose some of the unique design. 

I want to feature paintable wallpaper on an accent wall. How do I figure out how much I’ll need?

We have all the answers for you! Accent walls are a great way to use paintable wallpaper to showcase the details and unique designs found in this product. Our helpful staff will guide you through the process of measuring and selecting the right amount of paintable wallpaper for the specific location in your home.

How long after wallpaper application should I wait to paint? And what do I use?

We advise waiting 36 hours after your paintable wallpaper is applied before adding paint to achieve the best results. And painting this wallpaper is just as easy as painting a wall. You’ll use the same supplies and techniques that you would for any home painting project.

Where can I put painted wallpaper?

Anywhere! While many people follow the tradition of using wallpaper on the walls, there is a huge trend, especially with the dimension and detail of painted wallpaper, of using wallpaper to add to other elements of your home. Some examples are as a kitchen backsplash, steps of a staircase, and the ceiling. The sky’s the limit!

What prep work goes into applying paintable wallpaper?

Paintable wallpaper is applied just like other wallpapers; there are no extra directions needed because it’s paintable. You just follow the manufacturer’s hanging instructions to achieve the best application. Most of our selection of paintable wallpaper is prepasted, which makes application much easier for you. For checks pertaining to prepasted or unpasted wallpaper samples, simply click on a selection and see the specifications. We would also be happy to help you address any questions about supplies and methods as you plan your next project.

What type of paint do I have to use?

The purpose of paintable wallpapers is to allow the use of any paint that would be applied to walls for effect. We are not paint experts, but from our end, we have successfully seen this wallpaper used with a variety of paints and finishes. If you have questions about what paint to use based on finish, function, or the technique you are trying to accomplish, we suggest you check with your local paint store. Whenever you decide it is time for a wall color change, you can paint the paintable wallpaper once again.

More questions? We are happy to help! Give our friendly staff a call at 888-366-3199, email sales@decormail.com or fill out a contact us form, and we will be in touch with you. We can help you figure out the amount of wallpaper you need and even order samples to help you decide on style!