How to Fix Wallpaper Bubbles
The wallpapering is finished, but suddenly you notice a bubble! Usually the bubbles are air filled, but sometimes a piece of plaster or other debris is the culprit. It only takes a short amount of time to fix it and get back to admiring a job well done.
Instructions
Things You’ll Need:
- Sponge
- Tweezers
- Utility knife or razor blade
- Glue-injecting syringe
- Seam adhesive
- Wallpaper paste
Fix Wallpaper Bubbles Less Than an Inch
Step 1 Determine if the bubble is air or debris. Feel the area for lumps.
Step 2 Wet your sponge with water to moisten the area of the bubble.
Step 3 Cut the air bubble at its center using a utility knife or razor. Remove the particle causing the lump with tweezers if present.
Step 4 Grab your glue-injecting syringe and place it behind the slit. A seam adhesive is recommended. Purchase the syringe and glue locally at any home center or hardware store.
Step 5 Inject a small amount of wallpaper adhesive from the syringe. Move the syringe toward the top, bottom and each side squirting beyond the cut.
Step 6 Take the damp sponge and press against the wallpaper to remove the bubble.
Step 7 Wipe away any excess glue from the cut and let the paper dry.
Fix Wallpaper Bubbles Greater Than an Inch
Step 1 Cut the letter X into the bubble with either a utility knife or razor then pull each section slightly away from the wall.
Step 2 Take a small amount of wallpaper paste and carefully cover the undersides of each section made from the cut.
Step 3 Firmly place the paper back on the wall to its original shape.
Step 4 Lightly press a wet sponge across the paper to remove any remaining air and any excess paste. Let dry.