Wallpapering onto a wooden cabinet

DazedAndConfuzed

Hi All,

I've just moved into a house and the previous tenants have left a display case / cabinet that they've done a really bad paint job on but the unit itself is in pretty good shape.

The plan is to stick (using wallpaper paste or other) pictures, CD covers, etc onto it as something to go in the spare room. My question is, do I need to sand the poor paint job down first, get primer, can it go straight on?

Thanks

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hardpressed

I think what you're planning is called decoupage, Google it and you're bound to find some info. If it's gloss paint then it will almost certainly need sanding first.

themull1

PVA glue is better than wallpaper paste, it dries clear.

Jaynne

As said if its gloss it would be best to key it with some rough sandpaper, 5 minutes with a sander would do it.

I'd also recommend PVA and you could get a clear varnish to go on after to protect it if you think it needs it.

Yorkie1

If this item is listed on the inventory / isn't yours in the rented property, I suggest you get the LL's consent in writing to redecorating the item first.

The last thing you want is for the LL to try to deduct money from your deposit because you didn't have permission to change his piece of property.