wallpapering ceilings

lextonlolly

hi all
have decided to repaint lounge ceiling, more i look at it i think the existing paper should be changed, can we paper over the existing, or strip it all off
any ideas ?

wallbash

I would always strip wallpaper off walls , but ceilings ?

If you have flat , firm paper already there, I would seriously think about leaving well alone and just sticking the next layer on.

lextonlolly

existing paper has been up for over 10 years, so i am tempted to leave up,
do i need to seal existing paper before applying new ?

LTJ

If the paper is in good conditions ie the joints are OK not coming away anywhere, then I would clean and coat with a good quality paint no need to seal, I use Crown as when rolled it makes less splashes. If you use a cheap paint, this tends to be very watery and will make the paper bubble more and loosen the adhesive and can be very messy. If its not broke don't fix it!!!

wallbash

quote If its not broke don't fix it!!!

Thats a lot of sense. Clean /freshly painted ceiling is the way to go.

What is wrong with your present ceiling paper.
I had to look up to remind myself what I had on my ceiling

lextonlolly

LTJ, thanks for the detail on the paint type, a couple of the paper joints are not smooth.
quote If its not broke don't fix it!!! couldn't agree more

wallbash, we have removed a built in cupboard and paper wthin cupboard is same pattern but at 90 degrees.