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Will too many layers of paint over chipboard cause it to crack when re

Posted by Laura , on
Will too many layers of paint over chipboard cause it to crack when repainted (again). The paper is no loger flush to the wall in many areas and shounds hollow

Robert Glen

no it should not, personally I would strip the wallpaper either make good walls or reline with fresh lining paper or replaster could be expensive but well worth it.

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