Paper roll quick question

cargo · 22 Dec 2015

Hi all.
I just bought a paper roll for home use. Previously been using a roller blind. Not sure why I bought the roll but at the time (I really needed it) you know how it goes !!

Anyways is it ok to leave this paper rolled up hanging at the top of the wall ? Then unrolling when needed.

Gaz

Bobsyeruncle · 22 Dec 2015

Don't see any issues with that, as long as the room is not damp.

Jayst84 · 22 Dec 2015

That's what they're designed to do, so can't see it being an issue. (What do you think would happen?)

cargo · 22 Dec 2015

Bobsyeruncle said:
Don't see any issues with that, as long as the room is not damp.

Thanks Rob.
Funnily enough the room in question is a wood/log cabin. Does have a sofa bed/exspensive drum kit and tv in there and there has never been damp.There is a radiator in there left on low when not in use (most of the time) Maybe paper may pick up any moisture presant though. Will have to see time will tell. I have nowhere to store it really.

Jayst84 said:
That's what they're designed to do, so can't see it being an issue. (What do you think would happen?)

Hi James. I just saw a youtube video earlier this evening which mentioned storing the paper upright when not in use has it gets bands along the roll when it is unrolled ? "if that makes sense"
So thought I would ask the question.

Gaz

Toxic · 23 Dec 2015

I have 6 or 7 full rolls on my studio wall all the time, if they are rolled away correctly then you will have no issues.

cargo · 23 Dec 2015

Toxic said:
I have 6 or 7 full rolls on my studio wall all the time, if they are rolled away correctly then you will have no issues.

Thanks thats great. Another option is leaving it just hanging down to the floor obviously not onto the flooor seamless style or does that cause an issue ?

Gaz

Toxic · 26 Dec 2015

You could do that, I have seen some clip on weights that keep the paper taught, they might help.
I have left mine rolled down in situ and that has never caused an issue either.

cargo · 26 Dec 2015

Toxic said:
You could do that, I have seen some clip on weights that keep the paper taught, they might help.
I have left mine rolled down in situ and that has never caused an issue either.

Good idea. I will look into that. These tips are invaluable.

Cheers

Gaz

Flashman · 26 Dec 2015

Wider rolls on cardboard cores can sag in the middle if they're only supported at the ends and not used regularly... This happened to a couple of 2.72m rolls of mine. I put aluminium tubes through mine now to stop the sagging although if you remember to turn them regularly that would probably do the trick too.

cargo · 26 Dec 2015

Thanks Keith. Will keep an eye out for that. Mine is 2.5m roll and is on 18mm copper pipe supported from about inch either side of the roll end.

Gaz

Bloodrunner · 31 Dec 2015

Toxic said:
You could do that, I have seen some clip on weights that keep the paper taught, they might help.
I have left mine rolled down in situ and that has never caused an issue either

Can you tell me who had the clips I was thinking of the same idea ???