Revamping a room with patterned wallpaper is an easy method many homeowners use to add personality into a decorating scheme.

Q: I read your column on removing wallpaper. My problem is how to fix wallpaper that is opening at the seams. I have tried using the seam sealer that comes in tubes, but none of it works. A: It’s ...

Q: The wallpapered walls of my home were painted over with latex paint by the previous owners. Now the seams are showing through the paint. They feel like hard ridges. How can I fix this problem and ...

Q. We enjoy our tasteful, sturdy vinyl wall covering in our bedroom. It is clean and hasn’t faded. Unfortunately, six or seven seams, each about 10 to 12 inches long, have opened and are leaning away ...

Q: I have a heavy vinyl wallpaper in my kitchen. It is coming loose in several places at the seams. I tried pasting the seams, but it didn’t work. Any suggestions short of removing the wallpaper? A: ...

Q: How can I fix curling wallpaper seams? A: Most wallpapers last at least 10 years, but a host of factors, including water damage, humidity and heat, may cause the edges to curl sooner. If the ...