14 RV INTERIOR DECORATING IDEAS
02 Paint Your RV Walls
Not good at wallpapering ? Another decorating idea for big impact is to paint your RV interior walls . If done right , you can paint right over the existing wallpaper without having to remove it .
If your wallpaper isn ’ t peeling or would be too hard to remove then let ’ s paint over it !
Plan Before You Paint
• Get a rough measurement of how much wall space you plan on painting to be sure to buy enough paint .
• Choose a complementary color .
• Clean your RV walls thoroughly and remove any decorations .
• Lightly sand any edges where there is any damage , seams , or imperfections .
• Apply painter ’ s tape to the edges of window frames , countertops , or anything else you need to protect from paint drips .
• Cover any surfaces like floors or appliances and countertops with plastic sheeting to protect from paint spatters .
Tools You Will Need To Paint Your Walls
• TSP to clean walls
• Oil-based primer
• Oil-based paint
• Painter ’ s tape
• Plastic sheets to protect floors and appliances
Use Correct Type of Paint
1 Apply an oil-based primer . It ’ s important to use oil-based primer and paint because water-based paints can soak into the wallpaper causing them to loosen and possibly sag and come off . You may need to paint two coats of primer to cover dark wallpaper .
2 Stir your primer occasionally while applying since oil-based primers tend to separate while they sit . After allowing the primer to dry according to the manufacturer ’ s instructions , you are ready to paint .
3 Apply 1-2 coats of oil-based paint on top of your dry , primer-painted walls .
4 Once dry , remove protection tape , and you are done !
• 2 sets of paintbrushes , small and large ( 1 for primer and 1 for paint )
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