polystyrene lining paper?

[mogga]

Does anyone sell this or is there an alternative?

Cheers

[Dark Angel]

You mean that styrofoam stuff used as wallpaper backing to insulate rooms?

Well its been a few years but don't Wilko's or B&Q still sell it?

[mogga]

Just had a call to say they've found some at the local independent wallpaper shop! Had looked in the wickes booklet and they hadn't got it listed in there and b&q don't have it listed online neither do homebase and focus

[Nigel Molesworth]

Yes, do it properly.

This stuff is a nightmare, you'll regret it.

[Geoffrey]

Both B&Q and Homebase sell it

[Lobster]

Depends what it's being used for... it has a bad reputation because people try to use it as a cure for penetrating damp (ie, an impervious layer to cover up God know's what underneath it); but in some circumstances, where condensation is a problem on cold walls, it can be great (by insulating the cold surface). I'd only ever use it in areas not susceptible to bumps etc; eg it works well inside fitted wardrobes where condensation/mould can otherwise be a problem.

David

[meow2222]

It tends to get used to cover cracks lumps and bumps. Trouble is, whatever the reason for putting it on, its as soft as... polystyrene, and inevitably gets damaged and ends up looking awful after a while.

Whats the reason for using it? Theres usually probably better.

NT

[Mark]

Yes, its absolutely ideal for this, I also use it behind fitted kitchen cabinets I actually use Novamura wallpaper it much stronger and easier to use then polystyrene, but works just as wel .

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[Lobster]

Can't vouch for the OP's reasons, but in my case - as above! David

[Tim S]

I can vouch for Novamura. First time I ever wallpapered (when I was 14 or 15 I think) was with this. It's very forgiving stuff, has some thickness so easy to line up. I'm not sure I actually like result as much as a good vinyl but it is incredibly easy to hang and doesn't look bad all said and done. It worked quite well in a bedroom on lumpy patched up plaster. The thickness does seem to disguise imperfections on the wall upto a point.

Tim

[Peter Johnson]

Warmalene, made/distributed by an outfit called Vencil Resil (who won't supply to end users). Should be available from trade outlets as well as the usual suspects.