Wallpaper and Wallcoverings - Bathroom Wallpaper
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fltchr1205
11-30-03, 07:09 AM
We have a very small bathroom that currently is wallpapered. I think the wallpaper is original to the house (1970's Poodles!!) The only wallpaper I have ever removed is more recent stuff. I am not sure what we are going to find underneath. Before we get involved, I am wondering....
Would we be better just painting since there is no fan in the bathroom and there is a lot of condensation?
Is getting paste that old going to be worth trying to get it all off so that we can paint?
If wallpaper is the way to go (based on the condition of the walls underneath) are their any recommendations on what would hold up in these very steamy conditions?
Would we be better just painting since there is no fan in the bathroom and there is a lot of condensation?
Is getting paste that old going to be worth trying to get it all off so that we can paint?
If wallpaper is the way to go (based on the condition of the walls underneath) are their any recommendations on what would hold up in these very steamy conditions?
Wallpaper
11-30-03, 06:37 PM
Originally posted by fltchr1205
Would we be better just painting since there is no fan in the bathroom and there is a lot of condensation?
Either route presents challenges. If the existing wallpaper is staying on the wall well without opening seams etc., then you can rewallpaper. Ensure that the bathroom stays open after showering at least.
Originally posted by fltchr1205
Is getting paste that old going to be worth trying to get it all off so that we can paint?
Yes, this is a MUST. Old paste will "fisheye" paint something terrible, not to mention it will have a texture.
Originally posted by fltchr1205
If wallpaper is the way to go (based on the condition of the walls underneath) are their any recommendations on what would hold up in these very steamy conditions?
You could use a thinned out vinyl over vinyl adhesive. These type of adhesives are not water soluble, so it would lessen steam damage. You could also use Kitchen & Bath adhesive which is a newer wallpaper adhesive that is supposed to have better resistance towards water. Using a VOV adhesive will require a special stripper to remove the wallpaper later and using a wallpaper primer is a MUST!!!
Would we be better just painting since there is no fan in the bathroom and there is a lot of condensation?
Either route presents challenges. If the existing wallpaper is staying on the wall well without opening seams etc., then you can rewallpaper. Ensure that the bathroom stays open after showering at least.
Originally posted by fltchr1205
Is getting paste that old going to be worth trying to get it all off so that we can paint?
Yes, this is a MUST. Old paste will "fisheye" paint something terrible, not to mention it will have a texture.
Originally posted by fltchr1205
If wallpaper is the way to go (based on the condition of the walls underneath) are their any recommendations on what would hold up in these very steamy conditions?
You could use a thinned out vinyl over vinyl adhesive. These type of adhesives are not water soluble, so it would lessen steam damage. You could also use Kitchen & Bath adhesive which is a newer wallpaper adhesive that is supposed to have better resistance towards water. Using a VOV adhesive will require a special stripper to remove the wallpaper later and using a wallpaper primer is a MUST!!!