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Using wallpaper in bathrooms can addunexpected color and design appealto the space.
Learn how to incorporate wallpaper in the bathroom during yournext remodel.
Is Wallpaper in the Bathroom a Good Idea?
The Spruce / Christopher Lee Foto
Organic materials like wood and paper do not work well with water.
Here are the qualities and differences of each bang out of wallpaper.
It’s also the punch in of paper most prone to water damage.
Seal all edges to check that that water does not seep in through the back.
Peel-and-stick’s low-tack self-adhesive backing does make it easier to remove when the time comes.
But its main value for bathrooms is that it’s 100 percent vinyl.
Check the product specs to ensure that, except for the removable paper backing, it’s pure vinyl.
Some wallcoverings are vinyl-coated paper.
Here’s how to handle wallpaper in a bathroom.
Start with a smooth, flat surface.
The wall must be spotlessly clean.
It’s always a good idea to use wallpaper primer for your bathroom walls.
Dampen Wallpaper
Spritz the back of the wallpaper using water in a spray bottle.
Cover all areas, especially the edges.
Book Wallpaper
The technique called booking activates the adhesive while preventing the glue from drying out.
Drape each panel inward on itself.
Leave it like that for about five minutes.
Use the wallpaper smoother to help the paper stick and to push out air bubbles.
Coat Wallpaper
Brush or roll the decorator’s varnish over the wallpaper for long-term protection.
The varnish will apply milky-white but dry clear.
Protect Wallpaper Edges and Seams
Use clear silicone caulk to fill between the wallpaper and baseboards.
Fix all curling or lifting seams with seam sealant.
Use 100 percent vinyl wallpaper in the bathroom.
Another good option is paper wallpaper properly treated with clear decorator’s varnish.
Untreated paper wallpaper cannot get wet in a bathroom and it should not be used in a bathroom.
All-vinyl wallpaper and properly treated paper wallpaper can get wet.
However, with that said, it’s best to avoid wallpapering inside or above the shower or bathtub.
Wallpaper that is not 100 percent vinyl or treated is prone to mold in the bathroom.
As long as youhang 100 percent vinyl peel-and-stick wallpaper, it should hold up fine in a bathroom.
