Wallpapering over MDF?

Discussion in 'Painters' Talk' started by nnelG_xelA, Jul 20, 2018.

  1. nnelG_xelA

    nnelG_xelA New Member

    Hi,

    I’ve almost finished building a feature fireplace for a client, and they want the inset/backing papered in a brick effect wallpaper.

    I’ve used an acrylic primer/undercoat (Leyland) to prepare the surface, but I wondered which would be better - wallpaper paste or a spray adhesive from a can?

    Any advice would be greatly appreciated.

    I’ve also attached some pictures.

    Thanks,

    Glenn
     

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  2. chippie244

    chippie244 Super Member

    PVA works.
     
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  3. Wayners

    Wayners Screwfix Select

    Pva. You can buy in small bottles (wood glue)
     
  4. Astramax

    Astramax Super Member

    Or if you have some kicking about Zinsser Bullseye 123 to prime it and then use ready mixed wallpaper adhesive.
     
  5. Astramax

    Astramax Super Member

    Did a similar thing using plasterboard cut into briquette size (5" x 2") stuck on with Artex and pointed again using Artex with a couple of handfuls of sand to add texture, after pointing completed another couple of handfuls of sand added to the mix and thinned with water to form a slurry mix which was then painted /dabbed over the briquette face to provide a textured brick look. All finished off with emulsion paint once dry.
     
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  6. nnelG_xelA

    nnelG_xelA New Member

    If I use PVA, would it need to be watered down?

    @Astramax Sounds like an awesome project! Unfortunately, I'm not sure I would have the time for that. It's certainly worth keeping in mind though. Do you have any pictures as I would be interested to see?
     
  7. Astramax

    Astramax Super Member

    No, but can do that later on this month.
     

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