Yes, wallpaper can adhere to painted drywall directly, but ensure the paint isn’t glossy, which complicates adhesion.

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Can you apply wallpaper over paint?
By sudip, 6 August, 2025

When it comes to decorating the interior walls of your home, paint and wallpaper are two of the most popular options. Both offer unique advantages as well as certain drawbacks. Paint is more affordable and easier to work with for DIY application. However, wallpaper offers limitless prints and textures to transform room decor.