11/23/2023 0 Comments Prepasted vinyl wallpaper![]() Not all of what you see are due to curling seams – some has to do with edges that have not been cut exactly straight by the manufacturer – what we call “gaps and overlaps.” This is pretty common, even with more expensive papers. Papers with a smoother surface tend to be more cooperative. The “satin” look (textured) papers tend to be more problematic. Norwall is a notorious brand, but there are others. I hope my clients will steer away from these types of papers. This paper was just hung, and that’s the best the seams look. It is the two materials actually coming apart, as well as the paper pushing away from the wall.Įven when there is no humidity and no delaminating of layers, the seams often aren’t flat. The paper is not loose, and it cannot be glued back down. The condition exacerbates when the paper backing delaminates (separates) from the vinyl surface. ![]() Once the paper absorbs moisture, it swells, and as it grows, the only direction it can go is out – so it pushes itself away from the wall. This is because that thick, gritty, paper backing is thirsty and, in humid conditions (such as showering in a bathroom) it will absorb moisture from the air. However, in my experience, they are prone to problems, specifically curling at the seams. They sound good, because of the low price, and also because manufacturers tout them as “water resistant,” and “washable,” and “suited for kitchens and bathrooms.” ![]() Pre-pasted paper-backed solid-vinyl wallpapers are often a very economical option. ![]()
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