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Wallpaper and ceiling bulge

In my new to me 03 320 I have a couple of bulges in my wallpaper and ceiling.  It's hard to see the ceiling bulge but I can tell you there is a seam in the plywood where the vinyl bulges.  On the walls I have two of these.  Can't see any evidence of water intrusion but I have not had it out in the rain yet.

Can I inject some glue in the wallpaper to reattach to the plywood ?

Your thoughts on what caused these would be appreciated. 


2003 U320 40 AGDS Build 6157 161K miles

Hampstead NC

Re: Wallpaper and ceiling bulge

Reply #1 –
I have some rippling of the wallpaper like your photo shows.  I find that it varies with the temperature so I attribute it to expansion and contraction.  Doesn't seem to be a problem except cosmetic.  I can't make out the bulge in the ceiling from your photo.
George Mann
2002 U320 #5934
2017 Rubicon
2013 BMW GS
Waterford MI

Re: Wallpaper and ceiling bulge

Reply #2 –
Sure  Spray some headliner glue through razor cut slits.

Re: Wallpaper and ceiling bulge

Reply #3 –
Quote from: Charlieboise –
It's hard to see the ceiling bulge but I can tell you there is a seam in the plywood where the vinyl bulges.  On the walls I have two of these. 
I have it on one of the roof seems in my coach too. Had Keith inspect it when I bought it two years ago and he deemed it a non-issue. Hasn't changed or affected anything in the two years since.... just cosmetic. It's so far down my list of projects, I'll probably never get to it.
1987 Grand Villa ORED
2001 U320 4010

Not all that wander are lost... but I often am.

Re: Wallpaper and ceiling bulge

Reply #4 –
Thanks all !

The seam on the ceiling has nail underneath the Naugahyde that has popped out of the plywood.  Dont think I can pound it back in without putting a hole in vinyl. 

If you press on both sides of the seam it's a bit loose.  I think as long as it's not due to water I'm probably going to leave the top on that can of worms.


2003 U320 40 AGDS Build 6157 161K miles

Hampstead NC