How do you repair lifting wallpaper seams?

I need help fixing the wallpaper seams. How do you repair lifting wallpaper seams?

Question from Carol Jones - Mon 2021-04-05

Answers 2

  • To repair a lifting wallpaper seam, you will need the following supplies: a putty knife, painter's tape, spackling paste, and a damp cloth. 1. Use the putty knife to carefully remove any loose bits of wallpaper around the seam. 2. Apply painter's tape to both sides of the seam to create a barrier between the wall and spackling paste. 3. Apply spackling paste over the seam using a spoon or your fingers. 4. Smooth out the spackling paste using a damp cloth until it is even with the surrounding wall surface. 5. Let the spackling paste dry completely before removing the painter's tape.

    Response from Andrew Sanchez - Mon 2022-12-11

    First, try gently pushing down on the seams to see if they adhere better to the wall. If that doesn't work, you can use a wallpaper seam sealant or even elmers glue to re-adhere the wallpaper. Finally, if that still doesn't do the trick, you can use a razor blade or X-acto knife to cut away the excess wallpaper and create a new seam. Just be careful not to cut into the wall itself!

    Response from Nancy Brown - Mon 2022-07-16

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