Traditional vs Peel and Stick wallpaper | Everything you need to know!

[@chepulis]

That blue floral wallpaper in the bathroom is actually quite nice.

[@danielbuckner2167]

Thank you for mentioning the vinyl face wallpaper issue with mold. You can use a heavy vinyl wallpaper in the upper half of this country and this is something you should be familiar with as you did a video on vapor barriers and Vapor transmission through wall assemblies. In southern climates non permeable surfaces are a No-No and thus even some of the peel-and-stick wall papers are bad because they require a slicker semi-gloss or gloss paint behind them to remove them easily later. If you are looking for construction related topics in comparative analysis topics for new videos you might look into the differences in interior trim since that seems like where you'll be going next. You might highlight the differences between split jambs on interior doors and traditional interior door jambs where the casing must be applied after the door is hung. You might also profile the differences between traditional trim and MDF trim and why it matters Dubai the best when longevity is a concern.

[@ingridl3259]

I also appreciate the mention on vinyl face wallpapers. Definitely not something that came to mind because most people tend to think about the aesthetics more than the practicality and consequences when designing/renovating.

[@danielbuckner2167]

* why it matter to buy not "dubai", thanks talk-to-text!

[@OriginalPineapplesFoster]

@@danielbuckner2167 Dang, having only done trim once with already-purchased materials, I never considered there might be alternatives...now my entire afternoon will be lost down those rabbit holes, 'cause you've got me far too curious to wait for this video. Thanks! (I think....) 🏠🍍

[@linnypsimpson5111]

Well, I learned something because I never knew why things came back in style. I didn't know there was a name for it either. Good info. Thanks

[@chanreka]

Just put peel and stick in a powder room because I knew in a few years I wouldn't want it anymore. I love ease of use and frankly ease of removal.

[@boppins]

We had a peel and stick wallpaper/mural for our kids room. It took some time to install but I prefer it over traditional wallpaper, less messy. And since the wall was already painted, it was easy to remove and restick if needed. The wall was also heavily textured, which is not recommended, but the wallpaper still stayed on fine for over 5 years until we moved. It had no signs of coming off anytime soon.

[@coalsauce4457]

Would you consider making a video about the health impacts of modern building materials? Older matierals have their faults like asbestos and lead paint but modern materials like framing timber, fiberglass insulation and resin/epoxy products that contain chemicals like formaldehyde and other aromatics that can mess with our body. I feel like nowdays a lot of construction is being pumped out at minimal cost and consequently long term health effects may not be a priority. Maybe a material can pass standards and be deemed safe but i believe being in contact with zero hazardous materials is always better than a small 'safe' amount of exposure, especially when the exposure is compounded by like 20 other different sources wherever you go. I just started my apprenticeship but I've noticed the lack of care for such hazards especially when i see fertility hazard symbols on products that you'd consider to be relatively safe like framing timber(apparently frequent exposure can give you a sore throat and a headache). All that said I live in new zealand and we have extremely tough building codes here and I'm still alarmed by the seemingly ignored possibilities of long term health issues caused simply by living in a home.

[@StrangerHappened]

*Belinda is just so likeable.* Always a pleasure.

[@Jules_Pew]

I love that bathroom wall paper. I've found that traditional wallpaper is easier to use if you have patterns to match up, while the peel and stick is a lot harder - you left a huge gap between your sheets.

[@melissamybubbles6139]

I'm glad to have you cover this topic. I've thought of just framing wallpaper instead of pasting it on the wall just for ease of removal. I removed a bedroom full of wallpaper in 1 1/2 hr by spraying it with vinegar water, letting it sit for a few minutes, and then scraping/pulling it off. The drywall seemed fine afterwards.

[@GreenAppelPie]

Just so everyone is clear, finish off the new drywall as if you were going to paint the it with an extra coat of primer. Traditional wall paper isn’t that bad at all with proper preparation and planning. I’ll vouch for Roman brand adhesive. In fact I’ll say it’s a little easier than prepasted, though a little more messy.

[@mackes3683]

Very interesting video! I always wanted to know the difference between different wall papers. I would be interested in stained concrete floors, garage floor coatings like epoxy and bamboo flooring as alternative to hardwood.

[@TheRealBrook1968]

"The test of whether a marriage will work or not is to wallpaper a small bathroom together during the engagement." - my Mom

[@BelindaCarr]

Lol, removing old wallpaper is a tougher test!

[@TheRealBrook1968]

@@BelindaCarr I remember as a kid being given the steamer and scraper, argh! One drawback of being a kid in the 1970s.

[@danielbuckner2167]

You are right I do see some people using very big print wallpaper these days for fun , mostly in bathrooms. I had not seen the typical 80s wallpaper with tiny little duckies or baskets of flowers coming back quite yet, thankfully! A note on the installation, a wallpaper brush both short haired and long will make removing the air bubbles much easier and lower the risk of tearing the paper in case a tiny piece of debris Gets behind it you can always follow up with that hard plastic scraper or a metal edged painting edger as well. I find a carpenter's apron or even a full apron useful when hanging paper. You used a product called a paper tiger to perforate the old wallpaper before removing it and sometimes it's necessary but I always advise people to simply try to peel the paper away first and even if the face of the paper comes away and leaves a paper backing on the wall as that's great! The paper backing will come up very easily with a wallpaper removal solution and then you save yourself from having to repair all the tiny little holes in the drywall. The solution enters those holes through the non porous surface of the wallpaper to get to the backing but because the little pins or needles in the wallpaper removing tool puncture the drywall paper as well the solution enters the drywall board itself and swells the paper making it tear when you remove the wallpaper, wallpaper backing, and the glue.

[@tenekokoneko6508]

Idiot flippers we bought our 1970s split level from simply painted over all the wallpaper they couldn't / wouldn't remove. The entryway walls have a weird texture to them like a plastic version of woven cloth. One of the bathrooms has what appeared to be FLOCKED wallpaper that was partially peeled and scraped, and the rest they just painted over very thickly. The other bathroom has corners and cracks peeling up. One corner, the paint actually chipped away so I can see the horrid 1970s floral border nightmare. I would love nothing more than to remove it all and have a fresh start, but it sounds like a job for a professional to get it done right. I have noticed the current wallpaper trend seems to be to use it as an accent wall or in a small space like a bathroom. Given all the peeling with my 50 year old nightmare fuel, how well should wallpaper work in a damp environment like a bathroom? Does it typically need to.be removed and redone after a few years?

[@scottgray6276]

That’s brilliant!!! The forty year old wallpaper in my childhood home fairly flew off the wall, wit the warm solution! It was put up in, ‘59, and very pulpy.

[@danielbuckner2167]

@@tenekokoneko6508 if it is on there really well it is common to offset the seams and go right over it. Some paper hanger pros might say that isnt the best method though. I have also seen paper simply skimmed over but again if it comes loose now and then it may not be suitable for skimming either. If it comes down to it you can remove as much as you can and make sure whats left is stable yhen skim over the surface a d apply an orange peel finish like normal drywall.

[@blahorgaslisk7763]

@@danielbuckner2167 If the paper is on there really good, as it often is in a bathroom, but the seams are really obvious you might want to prepare the wall as if you were to paint over it. This can be as easy as sanding down the seams or you may end up wanting to apply a skim coat. I was taught to tape over the seams with a fiberglass tape before applying the skim coat but that seems to have gone out of fashion. Skim coating sounds laborious but isn't really that hard to do once you get the hang of it. And the end result is often really good with no hint of the old paper seams no matter if you end up painting or putting up new paper.

[@danielbuckner2167]

@@blahorgaslisk7763 The mesh tape isnt good for drywall and that is why it has come ad gone. Its designed for shnthetic stucco and was marketed for drywall too afterwards. Paper tape forms a tighter bond and as anyone knows who has tried to get wet pages of a newspaper apart, paper sticks tonpaper extremely well. Sanding the edges might work as well as using a sharp razor to trim away loose edges or pieces and youre right skimming is quite easy if the person is good with a trowel.

[@musicloverchicago437]

I can't imagine using peel & stick. I love paste-the-wall type paper, while the paste is still wet you can slide the paper and make perfect pattern matches, and if something bad happens like you realize that you cut the piece incorrectly or you damaged it while putting it up, you can easily pull the wallpaper down and put a new piece up. Odor needs to also be considered, I bought a roll of peel & stick wallpaper made by a famous wallpaper brand, and it stunk for weeks! It reminded me of inflatable tubes that you use when you're swimming. The odor would not go away so I was very happy I hadn't put it up on the walls.

[@brainwashingdetergent4322]

After countless hours of struggling and cursing, I ended up buying a wallpaper removal steamer tool. Which worked so well it pissed me off for not buying it sooner!

[@blahorgaslisk7763]

Was about to write about that... Those can make the job so much easier.

[@jmat7103]

Could you make a video on what exactly an architect do? I've always pictured architect stuck in a room drawing blueprints. But I think they do more than just that and never really understood what they do. What different types of architects are there and how do they overlap with other trades? What else can you do with architecture school and what types of skills do they possess? Would be nice if you could make a video explaining these and other topics r/t architects. I am not planning to do architecture and am already done with school but seriously just curious.

[@mikhailarey1196]

That’s amazing……….that wall paper is still a thing! I can remember spending hours removing wallpaper and prepping the wall for painting.

[@dminter1234]

We had a wall with big floral wall paper which we removed. The wall board was untextured underneath, and I wasnt comfortable doing the texturing myself. We found wall paper that is textured just like the rest of the walls and installed this. Then painted over to match the rest of the walls. It wasnt perfect, but is was pretty good match.

[@JR-gh8lp]

Yes!!!! Thank you… I have been thinking about using wallpaper to redecorate. This has been incredibly simple and easy to understand. Traditional it is!

[@jerryngobese3216]

Belinda this is great ... you should do more on location videos... the lecture style is nice but get's monotonous at times but I enjoy them anyway.... let's see you sweat it our a bit... Lovely stuff

[@BelindaCarr]

Thanks, Jerry! I'm experimenting with a different style.

[@danielbuckner2167]

@@BelindaCarr I like both.

[@jerryngobese3216]

@@BelindaCarr I know moving off your mini studio will be a bit cumbersome, but I feel it's worth it, I'm no engineer graduate but I value the information on this channel I even share it with students who are shocked at the amount of info outside classroom this channel has... not just DIY stuff but serious stuff so girl get off that chair and work it out .... I'm too far in the Southern Tip I would have volunteered to be your cameraman...

[@Corewood_TJP]

Interesting video and fun to watch. I remember in my childhood (so in 70's, maybe even in beginning of 80's), when my parents moved to a new place: Peeling off old wallpaper and putting new wall paper up. But in Denmark this would mostly be on brick walls, concrete walls and similar, not so much on drywalls (at least not back then, maybe a little more now). You say that traditional wallpaper is for professional work, but it can be done as diy also, perhaps at least with a little practice.

[@iamrickcoughlin]

SUPER insightful video. Thanks so much! With great trad wallpaper designs within a larger design concept, well, wallpaper makes a ton of sense!

[@clintonturner5545]

Thanks for the help. Luv your jeans.

[@thetrainhopper8992]

I'm a solid no on wall paper or anything that was popular in the 70s. I'm in a house that still has paneling from 1971 and I can't wait to be rid of it. We're going to go with more natural colors and earth tones when the remodel comes in a couple years.

[@whiteknightcat]

Nostalgia pendulum? Yay, large paisley prints will come back! I've used the perforate, soak, and peel method before and had no problems at all with it. The paper mostly came off in large manageable sheets. For smoothing out air bubbles, I would not recommend holding the tool as shown and scraping with the blade facing forward (positive rake angle). There is too much risk of the edge of the tool catching on a slight irregularity or stubborn air bubble and ripping the paper. I would recommend dragging the blade across the surface (negative rake angle) to avoid damaging the paper.

[@briannalamar]

Thank you for this info I have just begun working on some wallpaper collections to sell on Spoonflower and have no personal experience with wallpaper....yet.

[@MD-zi9if]

Answered all my questions exactly. Thanks!

[@blackwolfnews1722]

My Mom used that home made wall paper paste and about 7 king sized Lion King flat bed sheets to "wall paper" my sisters bedroom....shoot 25 years ago. She removed one wall 5ish years after that to paint it a solid color and put up shelves. Other than that it lasted until a minor house fire about 5 years ago when we had to gut all the walls and put up new drywall. Just in case someone was looking for a cheaper solution.

[@millerjarrell]

Extremely good video! Thank you!!

[@MinnesotaBeekeeper]

Lol, just in time for us, thanks Belinda!

[@KizzleCozzle]

couldn't concentrate on the wallpaper bcuz she's such a cutie pie LMAO

[@lukegowdy1371]

I need you to come to my house and fix everything.

[@k4x4map46]

Copy that! Grew up in Philly, wall[papered walls abound to this day! Popcorn ceilings; what was their purpose besides being most difficult to remove?

[@tenekokoneko6508]

Hah! I still remember when my parents sprayed that popcorn ceiling on. It was cool to watch, but boy was it messy - and it smelled funny. I just asked my mother why her and Dad decided to do such a thing. Apparently the answer was simply to add some sparkle like the stars. Our family had an interest in astronomy. We had a small observatory we built for city astronomers to use since we lived in a very rural area, far from the city lights. Sometimes you just want to bring the stars inside!

[@vaderladyl]

Soundproofing and covering ceiling defects.

[@k4x4map46]

@@vaderladyl ah copy that! thanx!

[@k4x4map46]

@@tenekokoneko6508 Copy that. Thank you!

[@jesinu]

Shared this with my wife so I may be doing this soon.

[@ShainAndrews]

If a friend used wall paper I would terminate the friendship immediately.

[@favoritasdegeorge]

Nice canvas of yours thank u

[@logandodson1484]

Another great video! Thank you for the information

[@freethebirds3578]

As an apartment dweller, if we ever decide to put something patterned on our wall, (unlikely) we'd probably go with cheap fabric and liquid starch. Probably easier to use than peel-and-stick.

[@pamelajefferies3197]

I could live with the European looking like bathroom wallpaper more than the kitchen paper. Lol

[@BigHenFor]

Wallpaper is living nightmare, which I will never use again.

[@grimki11er]

Hey could you do a ''ideal insulation'' video where you discuss an ideal set up for insulation. Here is how i would do it: vinyl clading, sheet of styrofoam, vapor barier, plywood/asbenite, fiberglass insulation. (I do believe spray foam is better for insulation but the fact you cannot have acces to utillities is bothersome. For exemple on a new building the plumber might not have jointed the unions correrctly. Or if you drill or nail something and hit the electrical wire. A pipe burst from a clogged pipe etc)

[@quantafreeze]

Awesome! Thank you, great video!

[@YudronWangmo]

Did you just say that there are textured traditional wallpapers? Sounds cool. How would they be applied to the wall?

[@TheRealBrook1968]

I am pretty sure the wallpaper in your bathroom was the wallpaper in our kitchen in the 1980s.

[@belladawna5014]

Her face at 5:45 "Don't judge me" lol

[@kurtnelle]

looks lovely.

[@tlockerk]

Do you have a supported link to the site mentioned on murals? Happy to click through your site if you do, it was "Limitless Walls" if I heard right?

[@imir8atu321]

Enjoyed...mistakes avoided

[@rorybellamy2533]

that Tiger tool for poking holes in the wallpaper and drywall needs to be put in the Garbage . scratch old wallpaper with sandpaper then the water can soak in .

[@johnmcgonagle4697]

Always prime with an acrylic primer water base before you install wallpaper and let it sit overnight. Peel and stick looks like a giant sticker it's so shiny it reflects all light. Even to the point that you cant see the pattern. Wallpaper isn't just a pattern your eyes also feel the material it was made off of that's why there's textured papers. Always call a professional wallpaper installer

[@Void_And_Absent]

You could take on a project and go through the process as it is built.

[@guillermogutierrezdevelasc610]

Is grasscloth also susceptible to mold? How does it's durability compare to vinyl?

[@RogierYou]

I used to rent a wall paper steamer to remove the old wallpaper.

[@querubefuenmayor7686]

My mom remembers that the traditional wallpaper, with time, becomes the home of insects... my walls are from concrete blocks and I would like to experiment with the P&S.... do you have any info on this kind of problems?

[@tinytonymaloney7832]

I do like the half wood wall, is it oak or laminate?

[@603storm]

You should finish the wall as if you are going to paint it and put at least a primer on it. The seams in the drywall are going to transmit through the paper over time plus it creates a void, In the future if you change your mind and want to remove the paper you are going to have a mess on your hands.

[@newimageremodelingandpaint5785]

Hi how are you. I love your channel. That would be a good idea its targeted to DIYers.

[@honey_bee_live]

Why does the p&s only last a few years? Does it loose its adhesion?

[@anabellepalacios8489]

I like the traditional wallpaper, but peeling it off is not easy.

[@Blake4625kHz]

Now hanging carpets on the walls like the old Russians did and some still do, that's intriguing

[@dooovde]

@9:14...yeah, I'm not putting up wall paper 😲

[@diadhuit8784]

Legend

[@SadisticSenpai61]

The last two apartments I've had, the walls were painted with... that nasty popcorn paint that is popular for ceilings. Apparently they're very popular with landlords, but it makes me wonder how difficult it would be to remove it (even just covering it up would be ridiculous due to the bumps). Not that our current place should have the paint removed - the house was built in 1914 and it's pretty much guaranteed that there's several layers of lead paint under the more recent coats of paint. The whole thing is pretty ridiculous. What is with the popcorn paint anyway? I've never understood why ppl put it on ceilings to begin with. And putting it on walls? 🤢

[@dottiebaker6623]

I have popcorn ceilings in my house - still. Like you, I'm not a fan. At first, I thought I'd have them removed. This turned out to be pretty expensive, when all I wanted was to freshen them up with a different color. When researching painting popcorn ceilings, some painters told me it couldn't be done - when it gets wet enough with the paint, the gravity starts pulling it off in big torn sheets. However, I found a painter with lots of experience, and sure enough, as he said, he painted my popcorn ceilings with no problems. The trick is to do it in several very thin coats, allowing each coat to dry well before doing the next one. It took longer than regular painting, but ended up being less expensive than removing the popcorn and then painting. And now I have nice freshly painted ceilings. In your case, with an historic house, it might be worth it to get rid of the popcorn, which is not historically in keeping with your home. Especially if there's bead board under it! Good luck!

[@SadisticSenpai61]

@@dottiebaker6623 Well, we're renting so it's not really our choice. And the chances of being able to buy out the landlord is... basically non-existent?

[@GreenAppelPie]

I hate wallpaper after removing an entire house worth of cheap raw paper from a house built in the early 60s. As you experienced, it only came off in small bits.

[@donaldhollingsworth3875]

I hate wallpaper. It is such a pain in the back side to remove them. Which I did in the bathrooms & kitchen when I had the house built. Also the dry wall should be finished before the wallpaper before putting up wallpaper. By which I mean, all the seams in the drywall should have drywall compound applied to all joints to finish all the drywall joints.

[@sleepingbeautyisnotwoke]

I’m only 30 secs in and I think the kitchen wallpaper has to go and the bathroom wallpaper stays.

[@sabriath]

I don't get the appeal of wallpaper, I really don't. We're already ripped out 1 of the rooms of the stuff (had 2 layers) and replaced it with nice paint, 2 of the other rooms are peeling bad, but I ran out of money for remodeling so they'll have to wait. I have always had problems with wallpaper, just feels tacky to me even though it's more expensive and slower, I still feel like it gives off trailer park vibes, no offense. It cost me like $70 for a spray gun and around $30 of paint for more than an entire room.

[@djustinger]

Why is it recommend that traditional needs a professional? Looks like you paint the wall and have more flexibility to make adjustments vs. Peel and stick.

[@Blake4625kHz]

Lie: I love wallpaper

[@AOC1979]

All due respect but dang you hot! All your videos are so informative as well😉

[@yourgooglemeister6745]

I hate the ads. Can't you just be happy with the KZbin payments based on views

[@cherryshj]

you look so nervous ..cheer up & smile :-)

[@uriustosh]

All wallpaper is evil. All those who put wallpaper on perfectly good walls is inhumane at the very least.

[@brianfong5711]

0:01 the gays feel threatened at this exact moment.

[@uriustosh]

Oh wow. It's so weird to see this as someone who paints walls and removes disgusting evil wallpaper for a living, for close to two decades. The key is water, not any expensive compound or wallpaper remover. Brush tons and tons of water onto the wallpaper until it peels off easy using a paintbrush. If it doesn't peel off easy after several water coatings, a large putty knife is the best way to scrap it off. Water causes no damage to the floors or carpets if proper precautions are followed, in some rare cases where water might cause an issue. A running towel is the easiest solution to collect water as it runs to the baseboards.

[@BigHenFor]

How about painted woodchip wallpaper? And electrical outlets? Wallpaper Steamers heat, moisturise and soften wallpapers glues without risking getting water into your electrics. Running water is a no-no for surface mounted electrical fittings. Nevermind wooden floors. And pretreatment after scoring with hot water with vinegar, or fabric conditioner, in a 1:3 solution in a garden sprayer, will soften the glue without saturating the wall or floor.

[@danielbuckner2167]

Urius, if you are using just water you might enjoy the results of heating your water first. I have found in every instance that hotter water at least cut the removal time in half has the glue breaks down better with hotter water. I also sometimes use a wallpaper remover and in some cases a gel remover but if you cannot find the colorless gel remover don't buy the colored as it can stain your ceilings if you are sloppy with it. That last tip is not for you of course but for others who may read this comment. 👍

[@chuckmaddison2924]

Never ever use wall paper it's terrible. It starts to peel and is a pain to remove and messy . While I'm at it never paint wood. It ruins a beautiful natural product.

[@pynn1000]

I'm unsubscribing, I like Ms Carr, like her stuff about building products, understands she earns her living from promoting products, but am not interested in this decor stuff.

[@vaderladyl]

She doesn't do decor videos nor this video is about decor either. She did it for the material used in renovations as you would use laminate floors, formica and others, for example, which she had also discussed about.

[@whiteknightcat]

So you're going to unsub simply because you don't care for SOME of the videos? With no idea what products or techniques or technology she'll cover in the future? Wow.

[@pynn1000]

@@whiteknightcat The algorithm apparently hurts a channel's monetization when the viewing rate amongst "subscribers" drops. No idea what happens if we watch a video several times, as I have with some of Ms Carr's.

[@BelindaCarr]

Thanks, guys! I'm just experimenting with content and styles. There are only so many insulation and shipping container videos I can make.

[@whiteknightcat]

@@BelindaCarr Oooooh, shipping container videos. I'll need to get more popcorn for that! FWIW, I'm enjoying the variety of topics.