2006-09-12 21:55:26 · 12 answers · asked by bigbadjohnland 1 in Home & Garden ➔ Decorating & Remodeling
Take it all off, sand it down, seal it with some pva watered down, then prime it. Try that it may well work after doing the basics.
2006-09-12 21:57:56 · answer #1 · answered by Scatty 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Had this problem with a back bedroom wall in a victorian terraced house once - caused through rain penetrating the brickwork of the old chimney stack. I tried all the suggestions that have been suggested - but still had the problem. Then met 'a very nice man(!)' in the trade who told me about a product (can't remember the name) which looks a lot like aluminium foil on a roll and has a special type of sticky back to it (- no really this is not a blue peter joke!) - I remember I could only buy it from a factory outlet shop on an industrial estate - not your ordinary B&Q or something. It's applied to the wall as a permanent barrier. Then plain lining paper is applied. Then wallpaper......Check out a similar supplier locally - like Master(something or other). [I know the above is a bit vague but those in the trade WILL know what you're talking about - honest!]
2006-09-15 06:29:20 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
you are probably seeing the results of the intervention of various people over many years. There could easily be both rising and penetrating damp in your walls. You do have a combination that could be described as tanking. However, I think that most of the current problems are probably due to condensation.
I would certainly get rid of the plaster coating. Any other coatings should be dealt with by my usual method. namely hit it with a hammer, if it falls off, good, if it doesn't thats ok too. I would then dry line and insulate over these remaining coatings.
2006-09-16 01:00:41 · answer #3 · answered by flymetothemoon279 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Remove the paper find where the dampness is permeating from seal it add a coat of damp proofing paint to the wall before replacing wall paper.
2006-09-12 22:00:09 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
you cannot . - if it s a damp wall. becoz thewall paint peels off when the wall is damp and obviously ur wall paper.
At the most u can use headless nails to nail the wallpaper onto the wall.
2006-09-12 22:11:53 · answer #5 · answered by kummu 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Whatever you do (damp sealers, pva mix etc), you'll need to find the cause of the damp first, otherwise it'll just re-occur over time.
Another thing you may need to do is use a 'stain stop' product before you paint, to stop the damp stains showing through.
2006-09-12 22:09:40 · answer #6 · answered by hastetothewedding 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
See it if is still possible to get rolls of thin polystyrene and use these to line the wall first before applying wall paper. Ask in your local B & Q (if you have one) or DIY store for advice. I used this in a house where I used to live, and it was very successful.
2016-03-26 22:59:55 · answer #7 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You have to resolve where the damp is coming in first but after you can buy masonary sealer. Let it dry before you restick the wall paper.
2006-09-12 21:58:26 · answer #8 · answered by philipscottbrooks 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
you can get a sealent for plaster Sylexine is one not sure spelling is correct your local B&Q or hardware shop should help you, you then paint the wall with it before putting paper up again
2006-09-12 22:44:12 · answer #9 · answered by judy f 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
look outside and see if the caulking is damaged and then try to find out why you have moisture and then use a simple glue to fix wall paper..
2006-09-13 04:43:01 · answer #10 · answered by bluedanube69 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋