(Part 3) Reddit mentions: The best wallpaper & wallpapering supplies

Hi op, professional here.

We actually have a guide on a sidebar however it is outdated and a new one is in the works.

Will you be having tiled showers or underfloor heating?


To remove the vinyl, usually we just slice it up with a sharp craft knife and peel back in pieces. An excellent tool is this floor scraper - we carry a minimum of 2 in the toolbox. They also fit standard snap off blades making it easier and cheaper than buying their proprietary products. https://www.amazon.com/dp/B000FK76AM/


Regardless, the normal scope would be to peel back the linoleum, check quality of the ply and ensure it has appropriate joist spacings and deflection (handy calculator here -https://www.johnbridge.com/vbulletin/deflecto.pl) use a scraper or mechanical grinder and shop vac to sand the floor, mix and apply thinset (never use pre mix adhesive, even if it has thinset in the name it is a marketing tactic only!) to floor or cbu sheets (sheets best), screw off or nail according to specifications from manufacturer, mesh tape and thinset joints and then away you go.

For tile, my preference is porcelain 24x24" or larger.

1/16 spacings.

You may need leveller.


For wet areas, my personal preference for waterproofing is wedi, it is also code in my country to waterproof floors in bathrooms if it's not a concrete subfloor. A foam insulation product can serve this purpose, and replace cement board underlay.

Laticrete systems, mapei or schluter (ditra) are also excellent alternatives.


If you're heating the floor, I strongly recommend using a foam insulation board under the heating elements as a replacement to cbu, this boosts efficiency by some incredible numbers.


After laying elements, you'll want to level off the floor to protect the elements and provide a smooth surface to tile over. We tend to use mapei eco plan leveller here, but again most brands and ranges have self levelling components.

You may also need to prime prior to leveller, primer seals the surface and prevents the substrate sucking moisture out of adhesive before it has time to cure. This is especially important on cement board, and important to do prior to leveller compounds on concrete or cement board, or gypsum based plasters. It is not usually required over foam boards.

Always ensure it is synthetic resin based or acrylic. Polyvinyl adhesive (PVA) based primer reemulsifies when wet, and latex based primer often just seals the surface rather than penetrating in. Some primers require watering down prior to application.


Pay close attention to mixing of your tile adhesive, water ratios and allowing the mixture to slake (allows polymers in the adhesive and cements to react, and absorb moisture) before mixing again are both very important steps. We see a lot of failures due to adhesives being too thick or not allowed to slake.


For laying tiles, trowel all lines directionally. Backbutter all tiles with a larger surface area of 900cm2 (30x30cm, ie 12x12")

This video explains it better than I can - https://youtu.be/Way5bMh-eYg

Use an appropriate sized trowel! With anti lippage systems (clips), often anything under 1/2" (12mm) can be problematic as the base of the clip can hold the tile off the surface preventing full collapse of the trowel line.

Grouting is easy.
Mix according to instructions, use a damp sponge to clean off.


Cutting tile is easy, we use dry Grinders with diamond mesh blades and dust collection systems, and tile snappers (montolit and sigma) for straight runs.

Video I made for some reason here - http://imgur.com/gallery/5JELx5i

Quick rundown on the above found in an album over here - http://imgur.com/gallery/SJdTq3S


If in doubt, the John Bridge forums is a fantastic resource for tilers, by tilers.

That can be found here - https://www.johnbridge.com/vbulletin/


Most of the tilers in this subreddit are regulars over on the forums as well.

Don't trust YouTube or many (if any) blog sites, they all get it wrong and shoot down anyone who calls them out. No comebacks just means they don't want you back, or don't know who did it!

The one exception on YouTube is Sal diblisi, his channel can be found here - https://www.youtube.com/user/saldibs

Hope this helps!

Thank you! I considered skipping it because I was intimidated, but now I'm so glad I did. Here's the link thanks to a commenter above..I bought a repackaged one from a third-party seller and saved about half the price, so keep that in mind :) York Wallcoverings Risky Business 2 Prismatic Removable Wallpaper, Navy Blue/Metallic Gold https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01MQ2469C/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_tai_VR8yDbGKR88M5

I just had to take a wallpaper border down the other day, I would say buy a wallpaper scoring tool.

Zinsser 02966 1 Head Papertiger Wallcovering Scoring Tool https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00QUBZ54Y/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_ZivDCbX7MD7V0

Use that in conjunction with the spray and wait. It’s never easy and just takes time. I’ve used two different sprays, one gel and one liquid and the gel stays up longer and felt like it worked better. Good luck.

Hi all, I have an ikea desk that has worn out with marks like this and I was wondering if I could fix the way it looks by buying adhesive film like this and just sticking it onto the desk. The marks are a little raised. Would adhesive film be a good solution? It's probably particle board underneath. I would buy a new desk top but don't have the funds. Thanks!!

I personally like to keep my restroom light. So I’m going suggest maybe a accent wall on the wall behind your cabinet. Maybe one with a modern pattern to go with those beautiful cabinets. I linked a wall paper that might look nice.

https://www.amazon.com/RoomMates-Stripped-Hexagon-Stick-Wallpaper/dp/B076CXSFXH

Use a scraper like this to get the silicone off. http://www.amazon.com/Zinsser-98023-Glass-Scraper-Blades/dp/B00275EFUC
If you still have a little bit left in the nooks and crannies I wouldn't worry. Just get a good bead of new silicone and it should do the trick. You might want to look up some videos on youtube on how to install a sink. A couple minutes of videos could really help you out.

You can put classy looking contact paper on your counters to protect them and to make them look more expensive it’s about 20$ and looks a lot nicer

https://www.amazon.com/Craftopia-Marble-Contact-Paper-Countertop/dp/B0722YJTV8/ref=mp_s_a_1_4?adgrpid=55765362413&hvadid=274715001095&hvdev=m&hvlocphy=9015369&hvnetw=g&hvpos=1t1&hvqmt=e&hvrand=18026818005909416657&hvtargid=kwd-375761295517&hydadcr=14859_10218900&keywords=contact+paper+for+counters&qid=1556312133&s=gateway&sr=8-4

Arthome White Brick 3D Wall Panels Peel and Stick Wallpaper for Living Room Bedroom Background Wall Decoration (2 Pack, White 11.4 sq feet) https://smile.amazon.com/dp/B0757LYTQR/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_84exCbZWBQASZ


Here you go! It was super easy! I only ordered one package and had some left over too.

Thank you!
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07V3NT1ZK/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o01_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
(Pardon the raw link)
Edit: maybe this will help too - "EZ FAUX DECOR Instant Venetian Gold/Santa Cecilia Marble Granite Countertop Film Self Adhesive Vinyl Laminate Counter Top Peel and Stick NOT Contact Paper (36" x 240")"

That would be so awesome. Yes it is wall mount, standard or no grout. I have two ideas in mind one is a matching wave panel like this
https://www.amazon.com/Art3d-Plastic-Panel-Design-White/dp/B074V71L4Y/ref=asc_df_B074V71L4Y/?tag=hyprod-20&linkCode=df0&hvadid=216800360809&hvpos=1o3&hvnetw=g&hvrand=9305575384599979479&hvpone=&hvptwo=&hvqmt=&hvdev=m&hvdvcmdl=&hvlocint=&hvlocphy=9030021&hvtargid=pla-378875539588&psc=1
Second is a standard tile shaped in the lantern pattern, like this
https://www.amazon.com/Arabesque-Decorative-Bathroom-Backsplash-Polished/dp/B075TZ83YW/ref=mp_s_a_1_2_sspa?keywords=lantern+tile&qid=1555099657&s=gateway&sr=8-2-spons&psc=1

Would love to shoot you money for a six pack if this works lol!

https://www.amazon.com/Roberts-Carpet-Tools-Scraper-10-194/dp/B000FK76AM

https://www.amazon.com/360-4-Inch-Professional-Stripper-20-Inch/dp/B000VYQMGG

Two options to consider. A local flooring specialty store will have them in stock, but they'll be significantly more expensive (brick and mortar tax). You may find them at a handyman / big box store, but don't hold your breath.

If you can knock it down to just a film/haze over the tile, then vinegar water mix should do the trick with a white abrasive pad. If that's still struggling, Mapei make a product designed for cleaning epoxy grout off tile called Kerapoxy Cleaner that would then be useful in that situation without having to go all the way to aggressive acids which pose quite a bit of danger. Kerapoxy cleaner is pretty hazardous enough by itself, if you have a respirator with filters designed for vapours I'd recommend using it, or getting one, or only doing small sections at a time, while keeping the area well ventilated.

I love this! It is a dry erase board weekly calendar that sticks to my fridge but it could stick to a wall just as easily.

http://www.amazon.com/dp/B005S0GKX8

Eta: link

Have you considered using vynil film instead of paper? Like this? (Well, that specific one looks too big, but there’s some with patterns that are compatible with miniatures.)

I’m not sure if it will work, but I’ve recebtly thought of covering a mini fridge in vynil imitating stainless steel. I’m still waiting for my vynil to arrive, so I don’t know if it will work, but in the past I’ve had success covering all sorts of small objects with car wrap vynil.

i think tortoises vision is pretty bad, so they cant really see that there is a piece of smooth wood, you could try to put something like this there https://www.amazon.com/Creation-9142-17-Stone-Natural-Wallpaper/dp/B007YUJBOK/ref=sr_1_1?s=hi&ie=UTF8&qid=1467046721&sr=1-1&keywords=wallpaper+natural+stone or try with a wall made of natural stones. they will still try to climb it though

Thank you!! We used some peel and stick wallpaper we found on Amazon for both sides of the ceiling. Links below!

Picture:
https://i.imgur.com/av5Pjk3.jpg

Products: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B06XG32N8S?ref=ppx_pop_mob_ap_share

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00X2HKSB4?ref=ppx_pop_mob_ap_share

Here's a world map with accurate topography and very low-key borders.

Here's a quite nice watercolor map.

Here's a reproduction of an antique map of ocean currents and shipping routes.

Here's a map of famous flight paths around the world.

Wait, hold up. Is that this peel and stick tiling on amazon? I was just looking at getting some for my kitchen, even posting on reddit for advice on which color to choose.

This post almost makes me want to do it in my dining room instead haha. Does it look like tile in person? Some others on amazon looked to be faux tiles and not just wallpaper -- couldn't tell with this one but its pattern is so nice.

Hexagons! Hexagonal lighting or Wall panels

And of course, you gotta fill all your monitors with live feeds from your home security system. Be sure to have a server rack humming in the corner with all the connections.

I have one similar to this one and it's my favorite. Zinsser 98018 Multi-Purpose Straight Edge Tool Paint Guide, 23-Inch https://www.amazon.com/dp/B000RXA8A2/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_pfC1CbQXDGCJW

Here you go! White Grey Wood Self Adhesive Paper 17.71 in X 32.8 Ft Removable Wood Peel and Stick Wallpaper Decorative Wall Covering Vintage Wood Panel Interior Film Leave No Trace Surfaces Easy to Clean https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07KXML8XX/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_d4OEDb4G33036

again, Im sure the one he had, that was designed to aerate lawns DID reach dirt. But I am sure your grass was kept at more than a quarter inch high.

did your grandpa just plant seeds in huge patches? because the pattern this spike arrangement would make would make them closely jumbled. what was he planting? In my experience you plant in rows...I know exactly how and why tools are made, varying aspects of the job need different designs, its common sense.

I did my research, when I first posted exactly what to google search, where you would have found this which is exactly what OP has in his picture down to the handle design and everything, minus the guard, which can be detached.

could you show me the results of your research?

Here is the mobile version of your link

York Wallcoverings Risky Business 2 Prismatic Removable Wallpaper, Navy Blue/Metallic Gold https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01MQ2469C/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_tai_VR8yDbGKR88M5