Varnish over wallpaper

MoneyQueen

Hi,

I have a query which I was hoping if you DIY experts can help with please.

We had an old chester that we are thinking of covering up with Wall Paper. It is not wood so we can not sand it and repaint it.

Now I know that you shouldn't varnish over wallpapers on the walls as it is very difficult to remove it in future.

But I was wondering if I can apply varnish after papering the chester so as to save it from scuffs and marks.

If yes, then which varnish should I apply - will it is polyurethane varnish

Thanks you very much

Doozergirl

Yes you can. I'd use Sikkens as it shouldn't yellow.

MoneyQueen

Doozergirl wrote: »

Yes you can. I'd use Sikkens as it shouldn't yellow.

Doozergirl

Thankyou very much for replying...

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Doozergirl

Just re-reading - you know it doesn't really matter that it isn't wood as long as you prep it the same - sand, decent primer and a decent covering of paint!

I've painted melamine chest of drawers and all sorts before - it all sticks!

MoneyQueen

Hi Doozergirl,

Not sure if it is melamine - it was the cheapest one from Argos - the one where there is wood effect paper pasted on top of chipboard

similar to this

http://www.argos.co.uk/static/Product/partNumber/6300340/c_1/1|category_root|Home+and+furniture|12107022/c_2/2|cat_12107022|Bedroom+furniture|12107390/c_3/3|cat_12107390|Chests+of+drawers|12107393.htm

and it has a cardboard back