why is it that in certain areas of my room my wall paper no matter how much glue i use always s comes away?

Question

ps. it only happens on the edges and dont think ita damp?

Answer 1

Could be because it's damp? Does it bubble in the areas around the patch that won't stick? If so it's more than likely to be damp.

If not it could be because the wall underneath is dirty, or greasy, or powdery if it's plaster underneath, in which case giving it a good clean would help or for plaster put a sealant on.

Answer 2

Walls need to be washed down to remove all dirt, grease, and so on. It is recommended to put a primer on, but that is a lot of trouble. I usually use soapy water, and wash it off, and dry well. You are probably experiencing trouble because that particular wall has more of the previously mentioned items on it, or it has been patched, had Spackle applied to it, or has more nail holes. It might be in direct sun light or in contact with moisture.

Do You have an older Home? If so, like peer and beam, older homes can carry much more moisture, especially if not temperature controled by Central air, and heat.

One trick I have found, that will help, but may not completely solve: Apply more glue behind the old wallpaper. Get an iron warm, but not hot, like on the setting of 3 or 4, make sure it is not too hot. Then have Someone hold something like a pillow case folded over against the wall. Then gently put the iron on the Wallpaper, where You have previously applied the extra glue. You will need to test a small area first, somewhere not to obvious. The glue will be applied behind the wallpaper, of course. And gently use the iron slowly to flatten the wallpaper back flush to the wall. NEVER use the iron directly on the wallpaper, it will burn and damage the paper and print. Just do a little at a time to see how it works on Your walls. And You have to use something like a sheet, or a pillow case. An old one, You do not want to risk messing up an expensive one. If You do not have an old one, go to a garage sale, or resale shop, or just buy a cheap one. A towel will leave fibers on the wall. Hey I guess if You have all expensive sheets, You can pay for new wallpaper, and Someone to hang it. Just kidding. Really good luck, and I hope that You find the problem.

We had a problem like this by Our front door, We found that the previous leak from the roof had followed the beams down the wall and damaged them.

Hope this helps, Good Luck

Answer 3

Damp

Answer 4

Could be damp in that area, or near a heat source, eg over a radiator. Try a stronger wallpaper paste, or size wall first.

Answer 5

could be damp if so treat with damp proofpaint always read instuctions first some papers may need lining paper first if walls are old they have old waterpaint on also check type of paste to use

Answer 6

It could be damp/mildew/mould on the wall concerned. Best to find where this is coming from and let the area dry before continuing.

Answer 7

you have damp. keep a window open a little and do not dry clothes in that or the adjacent room.

Answer 8

sounds like damp to me - get it checked or you'll have more than wallpaper to deal with

Answer 9

Beacuse the wall is greasy. Use sugarsoap to wash the wall first

Answer 10

damp