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Getting a bubble out of wallpaper

Bubbles normally occur because of poor initial application. Where there are lots of bubbles, replace the paper. Where there are only a few bubbles, repair as shown.
Tools and materials
Craft knife, PVA adhesive, fitch, sponge
Using a craft knife, cut open the bubble with a cross cut Open out the four leaves of the cut and apply a small amount of PVA adhesive with a fitch Use a sponge to smooth the leaves back into place, and allow to dry thoroughly

Extracted from DIY- Know How With Show How published by Dorling Kindersley, price £25.00. Copyright © 2006 Dorling Kindersley Ltd, Text copyright © 2006 Julian Cassell and Peter Parham



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