Can I paint the walls of a modular home if they resemble wallpaper?
Asked by Laura Henry 
2 months ago
Last Updated: October 21, 2024
Can you paint the walls in a modular home? They seem to have wallpaper on them.
Maybe if I use some good primer, I could sand it down and remove it with a wallpaper stripper. It’s definitely going to be more work though.
Points out that it’s not real wallpaper, just a wallpaper-like covering. In many manufactured homes, they use wallboard or paneling with a vinyl-like covering that can be taken off.
Is curious about how difficult it is to remove. My son specializes in vinyl wrapping. I wonder if using a heat gun would make the removal process easier.
Personally, I believe it may cause damage to the wallboard if attempted.
You are absolutely correct, I perform this task daily
Please refrain from doing that. Just make sure to prime and paint
Thank you,
Oh, absolutely! I’ve gone through each wall in my home again. We even got rid of the divider strips and worked on taping & mudding the seams.
After that.
Expresses admiration, saying it’s so nice!
Give it a good clean with TSP (or a tsp alternative), Prime it with Zinser bull’s-eye primer… Paint it with your favorite color. It’s going to look stunning. I used to work as a residential historic restoration contractor before I retired.
Painting is possible, but the design’s texture will be visible. If that’s fine, paint with a good gripper primer after cleaning with TSP. If you prefer a smooth finish, you’ll have to remove the vinyl. I’ve tackled this before, and it wasn’t too difficult. Best of luck!
Asked if it is made of vinyl rather than traditional wallpaper.
Explained that it is a thick vinyl paper that is adhered to the board. It can be removed similar to wallpaper. There is a chance that what remains could be in good condition, but it is not guaranteed.
Thanks, . I really dislike this appearance.
Having blank walls is always better, but you can definitely improve this look.
I also did, !
With sufficient research on the appropriate products, you can paint just about anything.
Sure thing, it’s vinyl wallpaper on top of gypsum board. Just make sure to use a high-quality paint.
Drywall, taping, and texturing were done by my parents, which made a significant improvement. Those plastic walls and seams will never give the same quality look.
You have the option to paint it yourself. I recommend priming before painting.
Yep, I’ve primed and painted a few times before.