Wallpaper behind radiator peeling

[michaeln2]

Hello, we redecorated last may & i removed the radiator to paper behind it. The wallpaper is the "superfresco" type that we painted silk emulsion over. Now it has started to come away from the wall. The wall is an exterior wall with no cavity as it is an old property,so i put some of the polystyrene veneer on before the wallpaper as the plaster is a bit dodgy & to help with heat loss. Here is a pic.

Is there any special paste that should be used for behind radiators?

Ooh, i should add that the wife puts things on it to dry after doing the washing, does this have any bearing on the problem?

Many thanks!

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• michaeln2
• 5 Mar 2013
• 1

 

[RigidRaider]

I posted on here a couple of weeks ago asking about the same problem with a lined ceiling above a tall radiator. Some kind soul advised me to use PVA to re-stick the paper though I haven't got round to trying it yet.

 

[Pigeon85]

Yep stick it back with neat PVA

 

[Pigeon85]

Forgot to add, turn the rad off so it doesn't dry to quick

 

[dcdec]

Drying clothes on the rad is making it act like a wallpaper steamer!

 

[michaeln2]

Thank you both for the speedy reply, much appreciated.

I did make the mistake of turning the radiator on after papering behind it, will let it dry naturally this time!

Speaking of PVA, is this the stuff i need?

http://www.diy.com/nav/decor/tiles/...-Sealer-and-Primer-1L-9254442?noCookies=false

 

[opps]

if the pva doesn't have enough initial grip then caulk might but you need a flat edge to smooth it. You will have potential issues with the existing glue being re-activated by any moisture. In my experience the caulk will hold it down but will leave a slight step.

I agree that moist clothing is likely to have been the cause though. Perhaps you can paint zinsser BIN before applying another coat of emulsion. This will reduce the ability of the wet clothes to reactivate things.