Wallpaper on plywood

[Bryera]

 Ok so I have the top of my house to do and all we are doing is wallpapering the walls are very old and had to replace one already but what I want to know is could I us a very think ply to go over the rubber plastic and wall paper on to that 

[Redbeard]

27 minutes ago, Bryera said:

to go over the rubber plastic

Rubber Plastic? Are you thinking of sandwiching a membrane in there? 

[Bryera]

Sorry that meant to say rubbish plaster my phones changed it 🤦🏻😂 so a thin bit of ply over the top of the RUBBISH SHOT plaster and wallpapering over that keeping the old plaster work tucked away saving me geting it out Framing and plastering just want to cover it but want to know if there would be any complications doing so ? 

[Russell griffiths]

No silly idea, the cost of the plywood would be dearer than getting a plasterer for a day. 
get all the paper off and make it easy for him. 
Get a reasonable finish then hang lining paper and paint. 

[Bryera]

It's the old slats and plaster its just so week all would have to come off to plaster over that and then it would be new frame plaster boards and plaster that seems more money ? 

[Bryera]

I ended up removing the wall and putting up all new and plastering it but this time I got vents in the wall to stop condensation and so far all good 😁👍🏻

[Donattan]

On 19/11/2024 at 14:40, Bryera said:

 Ok so I have the top of my house to do and all we are doing is wallpapering the walls are very old and had to replace one already but what I want to know is could I us a very think ply to go over the rubber plastic and wall paper on to that 

By the way, if you want to make the interior really expressive, I recommend taking a closer look at bold print wallpaper - I recently came across a great selection of them on Fancy Walls. They have really impressive designs that are great for accent walls or rooms where you want to add character. Such wallpapers are easy to stick to plywood, especially if you prime the surface beforehand.

Yes, using thin plywood over the old covering is a viable solution, especially if the walls are in poor condition and require leveling. The main thing is to make sure that the plywood is well secured, does not bend or "walk". It is best to use sheets with a smooth surface so that the wallpaper lies flat.

It is also worth priming the plywood before gluing the wallpaper - this will improve adhesion and prevent the glue from being absorbed. If the wallpaper is heavy or vinyl, you can choose glue designed specifically for such surfaces.

In general, this method is often used when renovating old houses, especially when it is difficult or expensive to level the walls using other methods. Good luck with the renovation!