Can I paste the wall for normal wallpaper?

[Maggie1]

I think the title says it all really. I have a tub of paste the wall adhesive and I love this technique. I was wondering if there's any reason you can't do this with all wallpapers.
Thanks in advance for any advice

 

[Mottie]

Only some papers can be hung like this. Most wallpapers have to soak for a certain amount of time. It will tell you on the hanging instructions the recommended soak time.

 

[footprints]

+1

 

[opps]

Hi Maggie1

Personally, I dislike "paste the wall" papers. When papering I try to ensure that there is paste on the walls and the paper. It reduces the possibility of dry spots on particularly warm days.

I have to work with them from time to time but I would not recommend them. A wet sheet of paper is more "maliable" than one that has not had a chance to become flexible/pliable.

Paste the wall is great if all of the returns are 90 degrees and perfectly true. In my experience, few houses are like that though

 

[stealthwolf]

When papering I try to ensure that there is paste on the walls and the paper.

This is what we did when we redecorated the bedroom. It made it easier to glide the paper along to make a perfect join.