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Wallpapering on latex paint or varnish
What needs to be considered when wallpapering if the substrate is a glossy latex paint or varnish
Substrate latex paint
If the substrate is painted with latex paint, a pigmented wallpaper primer should be applied first. For example, Pufas Tapetengrund weiß.
The wallpaper primer gives the substrate a uniform absorption capacity. The latex coating itself is not absorbent, which could lead to problems when wallpapering.
For a high-gloss latex paint, we also recommend light sanding with fine sandpaper (120-180 grit) before applying the wallpaper primer.
Paint substrate
Here we recommend the same procedure as for a high-gloss latex paint: sand and apply a wallpaper primer