Can I Hang Wallpaper over Existing Wallpaper?
This is a question that many homeowners ask after finding out exactly what is required to remove old wallpaper. From the mess it makes to the damage it can do to the wall underneath, you probably want to hear that you can remove the old paper without any kind of qualification.
The truthful answer is that it really depends on a number of factors.
The State of the Current Wallpaper
Unfortunately, the state of the current wallpaper plays a large role in whether you can wallpaper over it or not. If the old wallpaper is cracked, peeling, or seriously damaged, hanging new wallpaper will exacerbate the problem. Not only will it reveal the problems and state of the underlying wallpaper, it will increase the chances that your new wallpaper will start to peel faster (especially if the wallpaper is old and falling off of the walls already).
