Friday, February 26, 2010

What kind of adhesive works best for sticking down the edges of a wallpaper border that are sticking up?

This would apply to regular wall paper that's peeling at the seams, too. (Preferably without ruining the paint or wall underneath.) Also are there any special techniques or tricks to use in doing it? What kind of adhesive works best for sticking down the edges of a wallpaper border that are sticking up?
DON'T use liquid nails. that would be a nightmare and would ruin the drywall. might even bleed through the wall paper. try a good old fashioned glue stick like we used back in the 2nd grade. shouldn't do any harm to paint or drywall, and it's easily applicable to the offending loose surface of the border.What kind of adhesive works best for sticking down the edges of a wallpaper border that are sticking up?
If the seams were overlapped during hanging, you need to use vinyl-vinyl paste.





If the seams are just curling, get a container of seam sealer.





If you use Elmer's or liquid nails you will NEVER, I repeat, NEVER get the border off without damage to the walls.






I have used liquid nails. Put it on a trowel and let it get tacky for a while. slide it under the curling walpaper and press it down. Then quickly wash off excess with a sponge and water.
You might want to get some heavy duty wallpaper glue for vinyl paper and run it along the seams with your finger. You can keep it on hand for future use if any other seams loosen up.
Oddly.... Elmers is great for this...let it get a bit tacky and then press down.

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