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Not sure what this is on my wall?

8 months ago

Just purchased a Victorian house in the UK and in one of the bedrooms upstairs there is this wallpaper like stuff on the walls with polystyrene texture underneath. And some of it can be seen coming away from the corner of the wall. Anyone know what it is called? And it’s purpose? Is it a big task to tear down and replace? It’s only on one wall an external one.

Thanks in advance :)

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Sarah U-S
8 months ago
My first house had something similar, and I think it’s some kind of insulating lining paper that used to be used on external walls. I used a steamer and took it off. It took a while….
Sarah U-S
8 months ago
Having googled, this looks to be a good new version should you wish to replace it: https://www.screwfix.com/p/wallrock-white-thermal-liner-wallpaper-750mm-x-10m/98119.
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Daisy England
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It’s a lining paper used for wonky walls.

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