alexsmith02
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Wallpaper peeling off along with the filler is a familiar problem to many who've done DIY renovations or encountered unscrupulous contractors. In 80% of cases, poorly prepared wall surfaces are to blame. The situation can be corrected in a day or two, but it will require a complete remodeling of the area—from stripping to re-wallpapering.
From experience, I can say that this problem most often arises in new buildings where builders skimped on primer, or during renovations of older apartments where wallpaper was hung directly over fresh putty. Sometimes peeling begins after a month or two, and sometimes immediately after the adhesive dries.
If you don't have time to sort things out,it has plenty of experienced finishing specialists —for them, fixing such defects is a typical 4-6-hour job. Choose based on reviews and discuss the warranty right away.
The main reasons for peeling putty and wallpaper
Over the years, I've noticed that there can be several reasons, and they often come in combination:
Forgetting to prime before applying filler. This is the most common mistake. Filler adheres to concrete or old paint without adhesion, holding on only mechanically . When the wallpaper adhesive gets wet and dries, it creates tension, and the entire structure peels off in layers.
Poor-quality filler or incorrect proportions. Cheap compounds or homemade mixtures often shrink and crack. If more water is added than necessary for ease of application, the resulting layer will be loose and unable to withstand the weight of the wallpaper.
The filler wasn't primed before wallpapering. Dry filler absorbs water from the adhesive like a sponge. The wallpaper adheres to dehydrated adhesive, which turns to dust. The slightest moisture or temperature fluctuations cause everything to peel off.
From experience, I can say that this problem most often arises in new buildings where builders skimped on primer, or during renovations of older apartments where wallpaper was hung directly over fresh putty. Sometimes peeling begins after a month or two, and sometimes immediately after the adhesive dries.
If you don't have time to sort things out,it has plenty of experienced finishing specialists —for them, fixing such defects is a typical 4-6-hour job. Choose based on reviews and discuss the warranty right away.
The main reasons for peeling putty and wallpaper
Over the years, I've noticed that there can be several reasons, and they often come in combination:
Forgetting to prime before applying filler. This is the most common mistake. Filler adheres to concrete or old paint without adhesion, holding on only mechanically . When the wallpaper adhesive gets wet and dries, it creates tension, and the entire structure peels off in layers.
Poor-quality filler or incorrect proportions. Cheap compounds or homemade mixtures often shrink and crack. If more water is added than necessary for ease of application, the resulting layer will be loose and unable to withstand the weight of the wallpaper.
The filler wasn't primed before wallpapering. Dry filler absorbs water from the adhesive like a sponge. The wallpaper adheres to dehydrated adhesive, which turns to dust. The slightest moisture or temperature fluctuations cause everything to peel off.