Wallpapering

[alarman]

Hi
When using lining paper do you have to use same paste for finish wallpaper? as I was going to use solvite for lining walls and decorators choice ready mixed for finish paper. Thx

 

[Robbie uk]

Solvite is fine for the lining paper. make sure there is plenty on the paper and size the wall also as you go. You can either use the Solvite or a ready mixed adhesive for the finish paper if you prefer.

 

[Doggit]

Most wallpaper pastes are fairly good to use nowadays, but if you're using a powdered one, then you adjust the amount of water depending on the type of wallpaper you're working with. If I'm using lining paper, then I tend to mix the solvite (or equivalent) as the same as for anaglypta. What range of wallpapers will the decorators choice handle if it's ready mixed.

 

[Nige F]

I would stickto the same make for both lining and finish. You should only need the ready mixed if the wallpaper manufacturer specifies it.