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Remove loose wallpaper or other wall coverings. Be aware that you may also need to remove tiles.
Low permeability wall coatings, like vinyl wallpaper, gloss paint and tiling, will slow down drying of masonry partitions and could cause rotting in timber stud partitions. Remove such coverings from at least one side of internal walls to speed up the drying process.
Redecorating should be left for at least three months after repairs have finished. Painting or papering too soon may result in mould, blistering and peeling. When repainting emulsion staining may occur - this can be avoided by using an oil-based or stain-block paint before final painting.
For wooden wall coverings refer to wood section.
20 November 2002