On Wed, 03 Sep 2008 15:14:06 +0200, ChattyCathy
> wrote:

>Wayne Boatwright wrote:
>
>> On Tue 02 Sep 2008 09:34:20a, Janet Baraclough told us...
>
>
>>> and if it's steamy enough, eventually they still peel :-)
>>>
>>> Janet
>>>
>>
>> Not if it's installed properly with the proper adhesive. Maybe the
>> products are different in the UK and US.
>>
>
>Funnily enough, wallpaper in kitchens (and most other parts of the
>house) went 'out of fashion' years ago 'round here. Ever since I was a
>child (which was pretty long ago <grin>) I've noticed that folks go for
>tiles and/or paint on the walls in their kitchens. I dunno why. Maybe
>good quality wallpaper just got too expensive. My kitchen walls are
>fully tiled (right up to the ceiling). I find it pretty easy to keep
>clean - and it seems to be able to handle steam just fine too.

Wallpaper went out when faux finishes became popular. I never liked
wallpaper and got bored with faux finishes. Our kitchens are both
tiled and that's the way to go IMO.

Lou