#COVER WALL WITH PAPER CRACKED#

If your existing wallpaper is extremely dark or patterned, or if your new wallpaper is light, some colour may bleed through and cause problems. The colour, both of your existing wallpaper and your new wallpaper, is also an important element to consider. Think carefully about the colours of both wallpapers Ultimately, your base wallpaper layer needs to be impeccably smooth and clean for you to even stand a chance of success.ģ. This is also the case if you’re planning on wallpapering over old lining paper – this needs to be in the best possible condition before attempting to hang anything new. It’s also worth investigating the physical condition of your old wallpaper to ensure there are no damp patches, which could lead mould or other deterioration of the newly applied wallpaper.

#COVER WALL WITH PAPER CRACKED#

Wallpaper that is peeling off or cracked will also cause problems when you try to hang new paper, so if your wallpaper is in this condition, we recommend removing it completely before you begin. It’s also worth looking at the edges of the current paper if these are raised, then they’ll likely be visible when you apply the new paper. Anything textured or poorly applied will mean lumps and bumps will show up immediately under your new paper. The condition of the wallpaper you are potentially papering over is one of the most important things to consider here. Your base wallpaper layer needs to be impeccably smooth and clean for you to even have a chance at success. Anything texture or badly applied will mean lumps and bump will show up immediately under your new paper. Consider the condition of your existing wallpaper. If you’re not sure, gently cut into the paper in an inconspicuous place to check.Ģ. We highly recommend not wallpapering over more than one layer. If the wall you are considering papering already has more than one layer of wallpaper, definitely stay clear of applying any more.

Image by Emma Fishman (stylist) and Lizzie Orme (photographer). Add a bold splash of colour with this stunning wood effect wallpaper.

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