RV Walls: Do You Need a Primer?
RV walls are often primed before painting before they are painted. I did not experience any problems with paint adhesion due to the slight texture of my walls. Because the walls are not planned to be painted, I do not think it is necessary to apply primer.
The walls of your RV should be painted with bonding primer before you paint them the final color if they are totally smooth. It will likely save you time if you spray priming your walls and cabinets before painting them whatever color you choose, especially if you plan to paint both at the same time.
RV Wall Paint: What’s the Best?
A good primer is necessary before applying any latex paint to the interior of your home. The primer is not necessary if you intend to paint the cabinets instead of the cabinets, and as long as your RV walls have some texture to them, you may skip the primer. I have only experience with the Valspar Signature Latex Base Paint + Primer All-in-One product in an RV.
Can I paint RV walls without removing the wallpaper?
That’s not right! The wallpaper is actually bonded to the wall panelling and should not be removed as it is not actually wallpaper. The adhesive on your walls will be difficult to paint over if you remove the wallpaper.
Peeling or bubbled wallpaper should be removed and any damage beneath repaired if your walls are damaged. If it’s a small area, you can use spackling to smooth out the surface before painting, or you can replace the damaged panelling, or you can replace the wallpaper in that one area. Decorative wallpaper might be applied after painting if there is a difference in texture.
Do RV walls need to be cleaned with TSP before painting?
Most RV walls don’t need to be cleaned with trisodium phosphate before painting, which many people advise using on the internet. Since TSP cuts through grease, it is an excellent choice for cleaning RV walls that are grimy, greasy, or stained with nicotine. You can wipe off dust with a rag dampened with water if your RV walls aren’t visibly dirty.
