Recent content by NormanW

Interesting discovery this morning. I was preparing to "test hang" a single sheet of lining paper onto the wall I have treated with PVA. When I picked up my stiring stick to give the paste bucket a mix, I found that several layers of paint had lifted and peeled on the stick. I use this as an...

Thanks opps for your good advice. I have already got one wall treated with PVA, so will try a test hanging and see what happens, accepting the point that if it is a reaction, I will still have the problem. Most certainly i will post the results. I support the idea of learning lessons which...

Thank you. That's worth a try. NW

I don't think I can answer that question! There is some wallpaper available, for kids room, spiderman, Disney etc. but not like in the UK. Generally it is US made. Wallpaper paste is in the DIY store (Buffalo brand) but no wallpaper!? You are right that walls are all invariably painted. But...

Thank you. I have uploaded the photos rather thank linking them. NW

vertical seam peeling

Peeling wallpaper against edge of paintwork

Renovation

It's high summer in the Mediterranean with outside shade temperatures hovering around +35C, and the inside temperature around+30C with 40% humidity. I am trying to wallpaper and am running into problems. The rooms are an old stone farmhouse, solid 800mm thick walls plastered with local lime...