Do you overlap your printed wallpaper?

[Andy D]

I know in tradition wallpaper you always butt the seams,
but we have always done a 1/2" overlap.
Just wondering what process is everyone else uses.

 

[Typestries]

1/2" overlap, then trim down the middle of the overlap and pull out both drops, leaving a perfect butt seam.

 

[d fleming]

1/2" overlap, then trim down the middle of the overlap and pull out both drops, leaving a perfect butt seam.

This

 

[Asuma01]

then trim down the middle of the overlap and pull out both drops

I'm having trouble visualizing what you are describing. What exactly are you pulling out?

Arnt you guys worried about the vinyl shrinking over time. Which would show a crack between panels?

 

[d fleming]

You said wallpaper, not vinyl. Phototex same program. Personally, I won't put vinyl on sheetrock period.

 

[LarryB]

I do a 1" overlap and then top and bottom usually add 2" to be safe in case walls are not perfect.

 

[Asuma01]

Personally, I won't put vinyl on sheetrock period.

Interesting. I would like to hear more about your reasons/experiences regarding this.

 

[d fleming]

Interesting. I would like to hear more about your reasons/experiences regarding this.

Easy, if it is going to be permanent, wallpaper. If not, phototex removes clean and easy. While I am perfectly capable of hanging and finishing sheetrock, it's not my favorite thing to do. While I am sure there are decent wall vinyls to use my experience has been shrinkage, damage, or non-adherence.

 

[Andy D]

You said wallpaper, not vinyl. Phototex same program. Personally, I won't put vinyl on sheetrock period.

No,I'm the one who said wallpaper, different guy

 

[d fleming]