Anyone who lived through the sponge painting trend of the 1990s can attest that different painting techniques can completely transform the texture and look of a home’s interior walls. Back when sponge painting—now a trend Pinterest recommends avoiding if you’re looking to sell your home—was all the rage, it may have become popular as a way to revive visual interest after wallpaper went out of style. Interestingly, wallpaper’s big comeback in recent years has led to the emergence of a new painting technique: painting over textured wallpaper.

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Wallpaper isn’t what it used to be. With the advent of modern peel-and-stick wallpaper, there’s an amazing variety of patterns and textures available for those who prefer printed walls or a textured paint finish. If you’re not ready to rock the wallpaper look on your walls just yet, but prefer a style that’s a little more interesting than plain paint, consider strategically painting over textured wallpaper to create unique walls.

The easiest and most recommended way to paint over wallpaper and add a textured color to your walls is to simply buy a textured wallpaper that is suitable for painting over. There are many options on the market for white paintable wallpaper with a wide range of textured patterns, including tongue and groove boards, florals, vines, and even Victorian tin ceilings. For example, you can currently buy a double roll of Maxwell Paintable Vinyl Textured Wallpaper on Amazon for $29.88. Simply apply the wallpaper to the wall according to the manufacturer’s instructions, then paint over it.

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Do you want to paint over your existing textured wallpaper? As long as the wallpaper is in good condition, this shouldn’t be a problem, but it may require additional preparation. You’ll need to clean the wallpaper thoroughly and then re-glue any seams or corners that have come loose using wallpaper paste. Then apply a coat of primer before you proceed with painting to achieve a perfectly textured wall.