Paint over Grasscloth Wallpaper?

[dpmcclary]

Anybody have any experience painting over grasscloth wallpaper? We figure this could work and create an interesting look. Any experience or suggestions welcome. Thanks, Dave

[HayZee518]

As long as the paper is firmly cemented no problem use a short nap roller

[wallybob]

I've done it, it worked fine. Like HayZee518 suggested - use a short nap roller.

If I could only get rid of all this maintenance.

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[SSN596]

One potential problem here: if the grass cloth is attached with a water based adhesive, I would definitlely prime it first with an oil based primer, or even a shellac based like Kilz.

There is the potential for latex paint to soften the adhesive if is soaks thru the grass cloth.