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Originally Posted by Gregory  I have peeling wallcovering in my newly acquired 1976 International. I believe it is from a high-heat situation. I see no signs of moisture. This thick, vinyl like paper is very bittle and bubbling off the walls, primarily at the twin beds and the kitchen. Beneath is a wood veneerr paneling. I am considering lighlty sanding, staining and varnishing the paneling. Although Id like to keep the original paper; its too destroyed.
Any ideas on what has caused this, and how to restore the walls? Peeling is also in all the closets, etc. Thank you. Greg |
The peeling is caused by the adhesive failing.
You cannot add new adhesive over the old, since it will shortly fail again.
The real fix is to strip the wall covering off, remove the old adhesive, by sanding or using lacquer thinner (a smelly nasty job) and then starting all over again.
Be extremely careful what adhesive you may chose to use. Cheap stuff, will fail again.
Use an adhesive that is specifically designed for wall coverings.
Some owners chose as a replacement, material called "Ozite."
Andy