Worktop edging strip: fix before wallpapering?

[bruce_phipps]

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]

In message , bruce [e-mail] writes

By 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]

Yes. It stops splashes from the sink and also gives a tidier finish if there are gaps between the worktop and wall.

Just a plastic/vinyl sealing strip. Brown if I can find one that colour.

Bruce

[chris French]

In message , bruce [e-mail] writes

Ah 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]

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

Bruce