Condensation and thermal wallpaper

davholla

I live in a small Victoria semi with loft conversion. We have problems with condensation in our lounge and need to replace the wallpaper. I don't want to have to do this again.
I have 3 possible ideas to solve this
i) thermal wallpaper to make it warmer
ii) normal wallpaper and just put a dehumidifier there
iii) thermal wallpaper to make it warmer and a dehumidifier.

Any ideas about this? Any better ideas welcomed.

System

proper insulation and ventilation is the only way to cure it - thermal wallpaper is a waste of money

davholla

the_r_sole wrote: »

proper insulation and ventilation is the only way to cure it - thermal wallpaper is a waste of money

Thanks, however I should said cavity wall insulation is not an option because we do not have cavity walls.

cherydee

Last year on an under stairs cupboard and corridor outside my bathroom door I used Anderton Three in One Damp Proof Foil applied with a special adhesive and then on top Wallrock Thermal Liner with special adhesive which is like putting carpet on the wall, I think you can get a small sample square sent to you, so you can see the thickness, which I've then just painted with emulsion. Up to now everything fine. Check it out with reviews on 'Go Wallpaper'. They also have a chat line on their webpage which is handy for asking questions.
By no means cheap, quite pricey, but fed up of redecorating all the time and I will prob end up using it again in my cold loft conversion.
We don't have cavity walls either - terraced Victorian house.
Shop around though, may get it cheaper elsewhere.

cyclonebri1

Blown vinyl is a thermal wallpaper by design, use that.

Apply polystyrene lining paper first.

Ok, it adds little, but it does try to combat condensation.

It always boils down to the 3 elements, and you have to add more of 1 of these. ie;

More, heating, ventilation or insulation.

lstar337

davholla wrote: »

I live in a small Victoria semi with loft conversion. We have problems with condensation in our lounge and need to replace the wallpaper. I don't want to have to do this again.
I have 3 possible ideas to solve this
i) thermal wallpaper to make it warmer
ii) normal wallpaper and just put a dehumidifier there
iii) thermal wallpaper to make it warmer and a dehumidifier.

Any ideas about this? Any better ideas welcomed.

If you can't effectively treat the problem, and more ventilation is not acceptable to you (because of heat losses), then a dehumidifier can really help.

I bought a desiccant type (ecoair) when I used to live in a damp flat. I didn't want to try to cure the problem (and benefit a landlord who made no attempt to work on the problem), and more ventilation would have made the place even colder than it already was!

The dehumidifier was a real game changer. It was filling it's tank every night and reduced mold problems dramatically. As a byproduct it gave off heat during operation too, which helped in a cold flat.

Even though I now live in a very well insulated house, I still use the dehumidifier to dry clothes indoors. I can get clothes dried quickly on a rainy day and I don't have to worry about introducing moisture to a nice dry house.

I will always advocate treating the problem (where possible), but a dehumidifier can help and is worth consideration.