Fitting cork wallpaper

How is cork wallpaper fitted? Does it need any special skills or is it similar to other wall coverings?

Asked by Pete on 8th Dec 2022
Expert Trade Answers
"You will need a special adhesive and should probably spice it."
Answered on 8th Dec 2022 - Member since Mar 2017 - report
"Hold up your cut cork roll to the wall along the marked vertical line. ...
Apply cork adhesive to wall one area at a time. ...
Carefully line up your cork roll to its final resting spot on the wall, and press onto adhesive"
Answered on 13th Dec 2022 - Member since May 2022 - report
"INSTALLING CORK ONTO THE WALL
Hold up your cut cork roll to the wall along the marked vertical line. ...
Apply cork adhesive to wall one area at a time. ...
Carefully line up your cork roll to its final resting spot on the wall, and press onto adhesive."
Answered on 23rd Dec 2022 - Member since Oct 2022 - report
"I haven’t done them before but I don’t think it would be a problem for me if I do a quick research."
Answered on 9th Dec 2022 - Member since Mar 2018 - report
"Make sure youvsize all the walls with paste
Use recommended paste for the core paper
Should be easier to paper than finish paper"
Answered on 9th Dec 2022 - Member since Nov 2022 - report
"There are different types of wallpapers. Each has specifications and instructions that you need to read"
Answered on 8th Dec 2022 - Member since May 2022 - report
"Just the same, dry, clean & smooth. I would recommend for cutting the wallpaper a sharp cutting tool/kniife"
Answered on 8th Dec 2022 - Member since Aug 2021 - report
"I would say follow the manufactures instructions but may need a specialist adhesive"
Answered on 3rd Jan 2023 - Member since Nov 2022 - report
"Hello.. I fitted cork wallpaper before and I find it a little bit different because of the thickness but the basis are the same like any other paper so no special skills required."
Answered on 9th Dec 2022 - Member since Aug 2022 - report
"Hi u will definitely need special adhesive for it mate and only paiste the wall a section at a time
Thanks hope that helps"
Answered on 19th Dec 2022 - Member since Jan 2020 - report
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