If you’re still concerned apply Polyvine’s Decorator’s Varnish over wallpaper to prevent moisture ingress. In period properties, wall paneling ideas that match or complement the original ... Consider ...
Q: My childhood dresser is beautiful but the wood stain looks faded. I’d love to update it with fresh paint and new hardware, but I’ve heard that you can’t get good results painting over stain.
Do you use the stain or the paint first? If you're using both on the same piece, say, a dresser or desk you're renovating, the stain typically goes on first. For other projects, like wall paneling, ...