Emulsion Paint On Vinyl Paper

Vinyl wallpaper is far less porous than wallpapers made from paper or fabric.

Emulsion paint on vinyl paper.

Depending on your surface you may need to use an undercoat. If you want to paint your wall without removing the vinyl wallpaper you need to alter the integrity of its surface. Emulsion paint comes in three different finishes. Because it s vinyl it s easier to install and cleans up with a damp cloth.

While it is available in the same variety of colours vinyl matt is more hard wearing and resistant to damage. When a paint is vinyl it means that there has been a certain resin added to the paint. Make sure that you leave ample amounts of time between each coat. But like other wallpapers vinyl wallpaper can be difficult to remove.

If you are painting onto vinyl wallpaper you will need a coat of multi surface primer to create a base for the paint to sit on. Matte emulsion hides imperfections well but soft sheen emulsion is more durable. Vinyl matte vinyl soft sheen and vinyl silk. If you are painting over a strong colour crown basecoat will prevent it from showing through the finished job.

This will allow the paint to dry properly and it prevents the paint from peeling. Dark or heavily patterned vinyl wallpaper will need multiple coats of emulsion. Silk emulsion is the most durable and handles high moisture areas better than the other two but its glossiness tends to draw attention to imperfections on the surface.