Old wallpaper - How do I stick down small areas ?

[dave220]

How do I stick down small areas of old wallpaper, especially around the edges of door frames, skirting board, as well as on the wall. The problem has occured over time and I have just ignored it. Now , I need to rent my property and want it looking its best.

The wallpaper, which is known as blown/textured vinyl, has been painted with plain white emulsion a couple of times and has become less pliable as a result.

 

[gcol]

I'm prepared for abuse for saying this but........ caulk.

 

[JohnD]

You can get little tubes of Seam Adhesive at places that sell wallpaper.

 

[D.S.D]

I'm prepared for abuse for saying this but........ caulk.

Hi,
go with johnD. Get yourself small brush and work the paste in. Leave it to soak and then use a seam roller to flatten it or failing that a sponge. Hope that helps

 

[Zampa]

I'm prepared for abuse for saying this but........ caulk.

www.abusegarethGcol.co.uk

 

[dave220]

what's caulk ?

 

[gcol]

Decorators caulk. Comes in a tube like silicone, but you can paint it.

 

[dave220]

So caulk is an adhesive ?

 

[D.S.D]

No its a flexible filler

 

[dave220]

How is a filler going to stick down wallpaper ?

Seems barmy to me.

 

[Zampa]

How is a filler going to stick down wallpaper ?

Seems barmy to me.

Say no more....

 

[papergirl]

Ideal for blown/textured vinyl

 

[gcol]

It will. If you ask for advice and you get it, you should take it on board and not question it.

 

[gcol]

How is a filler going to stick down wallpaper ?

Seems barmy to me.

Say no more....

Like you've never used it to stick down a bit of paper Zampa!

 

[Zampa]

How is a filler going to stick down wallpaper ?

Seems barmy to me.

Say no more....

Like you've never used it to stick down a bit of paper Zampa!

...im 'familiar' with the practice