if you want to re-paper, at least get some commercial vinyl, or vinyl coated paper. even then, its not a good option, as i discovered when stripping an old kitchen; many roaches and other critters found that old wallpaper makes a great home.

i would strip it, skim the drywall, put up a cheap tile backsplash, and paint the rest. new wallpaper is pretty pricey, especially if you hire someone to hang it; stripping and patching the walls has got be cheaper. and tile lasts much longer.

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