Wallpapered ceilings

JennyW_2

We've just moved into our new flat and the ceilings are wallpapered. Instead of putting my neck out trying to steam it off, can you buy anything which can be applied/painted on to cover it up and give a "stipple" effect?

uncle_buck_3

I think it would be best to remove the paper rather than trying to cover it over, as anything you put over it may cause the paper to come loose!

Tallymanjohn

No, it's best to remove the paper first as if you apply anything more than a covering of normal paint you're more than likely going to end up with the paper peeling away under the weight.

JennyW_2

hmmm, I thought as much but was hoping there may be some magical way of covering it up without putting myself into awkward positions.
Thanks anway.

Lord_Gardener

Use a steam stripper to remove lining paper - lots available to buy or hire a more heavy duty one.

Mikeyorks

Tend to agree that putting any sort of plaster / plastic stippling compound over wallpaper is likely to turn out badly.

If the ceiling paper is well adhered - consider overpapering with a stippled paper?

But - if you want the existing paper off? Ceilings are a bit more sensitive than walls - so a steam stripper (as previous post) is preferable as it loosens the paper without too much risk of loosening chunks of plaster.

But using a stripper on a horizontal surface isn't for the faint hearted. As they tend to condense out hot water between the plate / ceiling .. which you then pour over your face / shoulders. You learn quickly ... but it's really hard work doing a ceiling .. as well as being hot and messy.

Paint it !!!!;)

JennyW_2

Mikeyorks wrote:

Tend to agree that putting any sort of plaster / plastic stippling compound over wallpaper is likely to turn out badly.

If the ceiling paper is well adhered - consider overpapering with a stippled paper?

But - if you want the existing paper off? Ceilings are a bit more sensitive than walls - so a steam stripper (as previous post) is preferable as it loosens the paper without too much risk of loosening chunks of plaster.

But using a stripper on a horizontal surface isn't for the faint hearted. As they tend to condense out hot water between the plate / ceiling .. which you then pour over your face / shoulders. You learn quickly ... but it's really hard work doing a ceiling .. as well as being hot and messy.

Paint it !!!!;)

I hadn't thought of all that hot water falling on my face :eek:

I like the idea of a stipple effect wallpaper though - good thinking!

Not that I'm afraid of hard work, but looking up at the ceilings yesterday, I just know it'll be back breaking stuff.