If you’re like most people, you probably have a lot of wallpaper left over from previous projects stored in your garage. And if you’re like most people, you probably don’t give much thought to how that wallpaper is stored. But if you want to avoid moisture damage, there are a few things you need to keep in mind.

• The first thing you need to do is make sure that your garage door is in good condition. If there are any cracks or holes in the door, moisture can seep in and damage your wallpaper. It’s also important to keep an eye on the weatherstripping around the door. If it’s worn or torn, it needs to be replaced.
• Another thing to keep in mind is that temperature fluctuations can also cause moisture damage. If it gets too hot in the garage, the wallpaper can start to peel. So, if you live in an area with extreme temperatures, it’s best to store your wallpaper in a climate-controlled space. If you live in Canada, we recommend contacting our partners at GTA Garage Doors right away.
• Finally, if you have a lot of wallpaper stored in your garage, it’s a good idea to invest in a dehumidifier. This will help keep the air dry and prevent moisture damage.

If you follow these tips, you’ll be able to store your wallpaper in the garage without having to worry about moisture damage. Just remember to keep an eye on the door, the weatherstripping, and the temperature, and you’ll be fine. And if all else fails, call a professional! They’ll be able to fix any problems that you might have.

General guidelines

Usually manufacturers hermetically pack each roll in thick polyethylene. But in the process of transportation, the seal may be broken. After that, the wallpaper will become vulnerable to the environment. Therefore, they should be stored in a low-humidity room (to avoid deformation and mold) and temperature range from +5 ° C to +20 ° C.

Quality wallpaper from well-known manufacturers almost does not change under the influence of sunlight. But there are some products that quickly burn out in the sun. Usually this happens with paper wallpaper in bright colors. Therefore, wallpaper should be stored in a dark, well protected from sunlight.

Some people buy several more rolls than they need for wallpapering. This is done so that damaged areas can be replaced with fresh wallpaper. But the color of the pattern will be different in any case. If the wallpaper is made of paper, but even on the wall, which is lit by the sun, the colors pretty quickly burn out. And glue a new strip inconspicuously will be impossible. Even the replacement of a small area will be clearly visible.

Remaining wallpaper after wallpapering wrap in one roll, tightly wrapped in foil and fixed with tape. Store them in the same conditions as new. And you can use it as a decorative finish to different parts of the interior.

How much liquid wallpaper can be stored

If after finishing walls is a fairly large amount of already diluted mortar, it should be kept at room temperature. Container with the solution should not be covered – it needs access to air.

In order not to bother storing, liquid wallpaper should be mixed in small portions. In dry form they are stored much longer than in the solution. At any time they can be used to fix minor defects that may appear on the walls over time.

But it is not always possible to correctly calculate the right amount of solution, and then the question arises – how to store diluted liquid wallpaper?

Diluted liquid wallpaper can be stored for 3 days, after which the solution will begin to crust and become unsuitable for further use.

The diluted solution can be dried and stored in this form.

To do this, pour a small layer of the solution onto polyethylene and dry it in natural conditions, avoiding direct sunlight.

When the solution becomes dry, it is crushed into a powder and placed in a tight polyethylene bag, which is then hermetically sealed.

Dry material is stored at room temperature, and then it should be used in the same manner as a new material.

Tips for storing liquid wallpaper

In a plastic bag, dry material can be stored for a very long time, if it is well packed. An obligatory condition is the absence of moisture and direct sunlight. But in the case where liquid wallpaper has already been diluted, it will remain suitable for use for only 2 – 4 days. Therefore, it is necessary to correctly calculate the amount of solution needed to apply to the walls.

Wallpaper can be stored for quite a long time, but you need to do it correctly, observing all the recommendations given in the article.