Worktop edging strip: fix before wallpapering?

Question

I'm currently renovating the kitchen of a house I have moved into. I am putting stripping old wallpaper off, then putting new wallpaper up, also replacing the edging strip for the worktop.

Question: Which is the best option?

Fix new edging strip to bare plaster, then wallpaper, trying to get a flush finish with the top of the edging strip.

Wallpaper first, then fix on edging strip, glueing or fixing on top of wallpaper layer. Advantage -- easy to get a neat finish between edging strip and wallpaper. Disadvantage -- edging strip is not fixed to plaster/wall base.

Thanks Bruce

chris French · Accepted Answer

In message , bruce                 writesBy edging strip I take it you mean some sort of trim along the back of the worktop?What material are we talking of?

bruce_phipps · Answer

Yes. It stops splashes from the sink and also gives a tidier finish ifthere are gaps between the worktop and wall.Just a plastic/vinyl sealing strip. Brown if I can find one thatcolour.Bruce

chris French · Answer

In message , bruce                 writesAh yes, we have tiles so I just used a sealant bead.I think I'd stick it on first - better chance of  long lasting bond, and shouldn't be hard to get  a good edge on the paper against that. and wall paper will likely want redoing before the worktop is replaced.

bruce_phipps · Answer

You're right, Chris.The wallpaper should go on last after I've done the painting, repairsand electrics.Bruce

Worktop edging strip: fix before wallpapering?

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