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ricelake922
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Jun 28, 2016

Putting on wallpaper using glue

Hello. I had to strip the wallpaper from the bedroom due to water damage. I sanded and primed the walls. I have wallpaper which I tried to use with wetting the back of the paper with water. The wallpaper would not stick and the salesperson says I have to use glue on the back of the paper. Very tight space working with glue in the back bedroom. I tried to prepare the wood and paint the walls but i would much rather wallpaper if there was an easy way to use glue in such a small area. Any suggestions. Thank you in advance for responding.
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6 Replies

  • Dick_B's avatar
    Dick_B
    Explorer
    Jun 29, 2016
    Did you use an oil-based primer? Take a look at the following instructions or other websites: http://www.wallpaperonwalls.com/public/How-To-Hang-Wallpaper-Easy-Starts-With-A-Good-Foundation.cfm
    I guess I would use the dining table to add the paste or other flat surface away from the tight space. Fold the paper and let the paste soak into the paper for a few minutes before trying to hang it.
  • doxiemom11's avatar
    doxiemom11
    Explorer II
    Jun 29, 2016
    I used border paste to hang paper. It stuck well. Border is usually put over the wallpaper and the paste is different than regular wallpaper paste.
  • RLS7201's avatar
    RLS7201
    Explorer II
    Jun 28, 2016
    Buy vinyl paste at the wallpaper store. Then spread it on over the existing prepaste.
    I learned a little from my dad, who made a living hanging wallpaper.

    Richard
  • ricelake922's avatar
    ricelake922
    Explorer
    Jun 28, 2016
    I bought the thick wallpaper that was prepasted but it did not stick to the wall. That is why I have to use glue but it will be hard in such small places.
  • darsben1's avatar
    darsben1
    Explorer
    Jun 28, 2016
    MOST paper comes prepasted BUT some does not which did you buy?

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