ᐅ Better to avoid wallpaper when moving in for the first time?
Created on: 18 Oct 2020 20:06
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Heidi1965
In our new build, the discussion about painting versus wallpapering has come up. Since we want all the walls to be white anyway (usually textured wallpaper that is painted white), we were advised not to wallpaper the first time but just to paint. This way, the walls could dry out better. Is there any truth to that, and does it actually look good? Or perhaps only in the bathroom above the tiles? I find it hard to imagine this in the living area.
Tarnari schrieb:
Why? We currently have fleece wallpaper in our condo, and it’s really great. Very durable, nice sharp edges. We will do the same in the house?
Or put differently, why wouldn’t someone choose this option?I meant regular wallpaper and textured wallpaper. Fleece wallpaper seems to still be popular in the North and has certain advantages...
I hardly know anyone who still wallpapers because they don’t like it. Woodchip wallpaper had its time, fiberglass had its time, photo murals had their time, non-woven wallpaper has its time. Some people still do one or the other, but “currently, wallpapering is (actually) not common.”
In general, we live in a time where everyone does what they like and wants, without following current trends. However, our tastes are often influenced from outside.
If you skip the wallpaper, you should expect cracks to be visible. Do you have a ventilation system? If so, I wouldn’t worry about it. I can’t imagine that the backing layer of woodchip wallpaper would somehow obstruct moisture flow... after all, it’s just fiber, isn’t it?
In general, we live in a time where everyone does what they like and wants, without following current trends. However, our tastes are often influenced from outside.
If you skip the wallpaper, you should expect cracks to be visible. Do you have a ventilation system? If so, I wouldn’t worry about it. I can’t imagine that the backing layer of woodchip wallpaper would somehow obstruct moisture flow... after all, it’s just fiber, isn’t it?
Our painter said that, in a new build, he hasn’t used textured wallpaper for the past 10 years...
Either fully skim coat and paint or fully skim coat, apply a paintable wallpaper fleece, and then paint!
That’s basically how it’s done nowadays...
Simply painting the bare plaster usually won’t leave you satisfied...
Either fully skim coat and paint or fully skim coat, apply a paintable wallpaper fleece, and then paint!
That’s basically how it’s done nowadays...
Simply painting the bare plaster usually won’t leave you satisfied...
Golfi90 schrieb:
Our painter said he hasn’t installed textured wallpaper in a new build for 10 years...
Nowadays, the standard approach is to fully plaster and paint, or fully plaster, apply a painting fleece, and then paint!
Simply painting the bare plaster usually won’t give you satisfactory results... Wait a moment. What exactly is supposed to be leased here? I think you are talking about something different.
Brick wall, plastered and float finished, then the painter comes and starts brushing.
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