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How to fix wallpaper bubbles, lifting seams and tears

Quick answer

Small bubbles in fresh paper often shrink as it dries. For dried bubbles, make a tiny slit, inject a little adhesive, and smooth flat. For lifting seams, apply a seam adhesive under the edge and press with a seam roller. Patch tears by double-cutting a matching piece from a spare roll.

You will need

Step by step

  1. Wait Let fresh paper dry overnight – many bubbles disappear.
  2. Slit and inject Make a small cut along the pattern and inject adhesive.
  3. Smooth Press flat and wipe away excess.
  4. Re-stick seams Apply seam adhesive and use a seam roller.
  5. Patch tears Double-cut a patch from a spare roll, matching the pattern.

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Questions & answers

Why is my wallpaper bubbling?

Usually trapped air, too little paste, or paste applied unevenly. Smooth from the centre outwards when hanging.

Why are my seams showing gaps?

Paper may have been stretched, the wall may be too absorbent, or the room dried too quickly. Non-woven papers minimise shrinkage.

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