painting

[reception]

I got someone to re- paint on top of the existing paper it looks Shieeeeeeeeeet what can i do? it cost me �150 i have to put a carpet down but i hat ethe walls please help

[chazza]

Rent or buy a steamer, rip the paper off, put up lining paper and paint over the lining paper

[Postdog]

Yeah, take the paper off. dunno about putting up more paper and painting over that tho....

[rabbitygirl]

Painting over wallpaper is a chancy business. You should do a test patch 1st. Much better to strip it off and line the wall. The joy of this is that you need not be a too clever paper hanger, because you can fill MINOR gaps in the lengths with filler before painting. Also, even tho you should prepare the wall first, you get a second bite of the cherry with lining. You can fill or remove missed irregularities prior to painting.
Apply 2 or more coats of paint. Even amateurs should get a very good finish, and if you have let the paper dry thoroughly before painting, no bubbles should appear.
This treatment will serve as a good base for repainting for years and if you tire of a paint finish, prepare 1st then conventionally wallpaper on top.
reception, you have little choice but to have the carpet laid (it sounds like its imminent) then do as chazza says, and here, using plenty of dust sheets to protect the carpet. Your �150 charge isn't excessive these days, and it's a lesson learned.

[HomeBody]

I'm definitely a fan of decorating with lining paper and then painting over. Hang the paper horizontally for the best result and don't be stingy with the adhesive.

Painting over pre-existing paper where it is no longer securely attached leads to a poor result.

You're going to have to start from scratch by removing the paper. Look at it this way: this lesson has only cost you �150.

Was it a "professional" that you paid or a friend or did you just think it was a good idea at the time?