I need to paint over dark wood panel walls (looks real dark), and over striped wallpaper (mustard & pea green over off white - from the 70's). I want to make the dark wood a real light blue, and the wall paper a solid white. Both are in good like new condition (wallpaper looks like was just done and new although original since 1974. Looks like would be easier to paint over than to remove). What is the best primer to use on these?
Also, I have kids so what paint is best that is most scrubable & durable, and will not have lead in it? The rooms get alot of light so do I want to keep from using certain kinds of paint (ie will high gloss be too reflective with light, how about semi-gloss)? Do I need to prime a ceiling if painting that too? I am doing white over off white/lt. taupe.
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