Vinyl is nonporous so new wallpaper will not stick to it and adding a layer on top of it will create mold.
Can i paper over vinyl wallpaper.
Some parts of the paper may be more difficult to remove.
There are two types of wallpaper.
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True paper papers are generally high end products or are made overseas.
The only wallpaper that is nearly guaranteed not to cause you residual problems if you leave it on the walls is non coated wallpapers.
If the vinyl rips off in strips loosen another corner with your scraper and continue pulling until you have removed the entire top layer of wallpaper.
Wallpaper without vinyl coating is the only wallpaper that can guarantee success.
In most cases non coated paper can be wallpapered over.
A safe way to determine if your new wallpaper can be applied over the old paper is to see if you can tell what kind of wallpaper is currently on the wall.
Homeowners can tell if it is a true paper by using a sponge.