ᐅ Should Non-Woven Wallpaper Be Primed Before Painting?

Good day,

I have a question for experienced painters.

I would like to paint an orange non-woven wallpaper white. The planned paint is Alpina white.

Do I need to prime the non-woven wallpaper beforehand, or can I paint it directly? If priming is necessary, what kind of primer should I use? What might happen if I skip priming?

A brief description of the wallpaper: non-woven wallpaper with texture, no differently colored patterns or similar.

I look forward to your answers.

P.S. In another room, I want to apply woodchip (also known as lignin fiber) non-woven wallpaper. I assume priming the wallpaper before painting is not required here!?

Non-woven wallpaper no longer requires priming. However, it may be necessary to apply two coats of paint to achieve full coverage with white paint. To ensure this, I would recommend diluting the first coat with water and then applying the topcoat. Use a brush for corners and edges, followed by a small roller to smooth the surface. This prevents noticeable brush marks later since the brush holds more paint.

In this case, professional advice from a specialized retailer is also helpful.

From my own experience, the substrate, paint used, and appropriate tools must work well together to achieve flawless results. If one factor is off, the entire process is likely to fail. So it might be worth investing a bit more money here.