How to Seal Wallpaper Edges

If you live in a house with wallpaper, you will almost inevitably be faced with the problem of peeling edges—especially if you live in a place that is humid. Unless you attend to pealing wallpaper edges immediately, you will be faced with a bigger problem: torn wall-paper. There is no need for you to search the phone book and hire someone to do the job. You can reseal wallpaper edges all by yourself. With the help of a few tools and a bit of practice, the wallpaper will be back up in a jiffy.

Dampened Sponge
Knife
Wallpaper adhesive with a pointed nozzle
Seam Roller

Instructions

- 1
  Dampen loose wallpaper edges by pressing on them gently with the sponge. This will soften the adhesive underneath. You will then be able to lift the edge using a knife.
- 2
  Apply the adhesive under the edges of the wallpaper. (Some wallpaper adhesive brands are Zinsser, Guardz and Red Devil. Choose one with a pointed nozzle for easier application.) You must use just enough adhesive to lightly coat the area. Let the adhesive dry a bit before proceeding to the next step. Follow instructions on your adhesive container for the recommended drying time.
- 3
  Gently roll down the wallpaper edges with the seam roller. You must make sure that you wipe up the excess adhesive that seeps out from under the edge, while pressing down.

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