When Can You Paint Lining Paper?

Allow at least 24 hours (or longer if the room is cold or damp) for the paste to dry before you paint over or hang wallpaper over the top. If you paint or wallpaper before the paste has dried, the lining paper may come off the wall or blister.

When can I paint new lining paper?

How long should you wait before painting lining paper? Always allow at least 24 hours for the paste to thoroughly dry before painting lining paper. If the room is cold or damp, allow longer, perhaps a further 24 hours. Allow the same time before wallpapering over lining paper.

How long does wallpaper need to dry before painting?

How long should I wait before painting over paintable wallpaper? Once you've hung paintable wallpaper, you should wait at least 36 hours before painting it. This will allow the adhesive to dry, effectively keeping the paper from bubbling.