Waterproofing wallpaper

cocoots100 · 3 Apr 2006

Does anyone know of a product on the market which can be applied over wallpaper to make it waterproof? Basically we cannot find a suitable pattern in a vinyl paper, only non-vinyl patterned paper.
Many thanks in advance.

Growler · 3 Apr 2006

Gloss ....... undercoat . Masonry paint.

Growler · 3 Apr 2006

Varnish.

cocoots100 · 3 Apr 2006

Thanks for your reply growler. Is this an acceptable practice? Will the varnish flake off over time as it is designed for wooden surfaces?

Growler · 3 Apr 2006

Paper used to be varnished over but I wouldn't recommend doing it. It wont flake off but you may never be able to strip it.....dreadful job.
Maybe someone else has a better idea but I would seriously steer clear of sealing the paper.....you might just live long enough to regret it.

joe-90 · 3 Apr 2006

You cannot seal paper. If you varnish it it will go an very nasty brown colour.

Paper is so '80s' anyway, just paint it.

joe

Zampa · 3 Apr 2006

Water based varnish

http://www.polyvine.co.uk/prod.asp

Emulsion glaze by Ratcliffs..good stuff..

http://www.decoratingdirect.co.uk/viewprod/r/RATEGC/

cocoots100 · 4 Apr 2006

Spot on Zampa, just what I was looking for.
You the man.

Zampa · 4 Apr 2006

cocoots100 said:
Spot on Zampa, just what I was looking for.
Your the man.

I know...

........

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