Is Wood Chip Wall Papaer A Fire Hazard?

[faith4imani]

Recently I have been told by a contractor that they now believe that woodchip wallpaper is a fire hazard but she couldn't remember where she had heard that.
My concern is that the flat that I rent from a social landlord has woodchip wallpaper from front to back... no wall is spared... :-O

Is it?

[douglas9401]

No more than blown vinyl I'd say.

Your landlord is a person of unique taste.

[woofgang]

Was the contractor a painter and decorator? They hate woodchip with a passion because its so hard to remove and leave a decent surface. We've got painted blown vinyl (subtle pattern) on our downstair walls because the walls are so poo. Actually i like it. It gives a bit of texture and pattern without going overboard.

[douglas9401]

Jeezo woofgang, wattle and daub or adobe brick at a push, but poo??!! :)

[The Builder]

Ha .......... "Donkey's Breakfast" as it's known in the business ;o)

I swear that some people are going around looking for something new to worry about. Try not to listen to them Faith, but, if you're concerned .........

http://www.rawlinspaints.com/categories/Fire-Retardant-Paints/Walls-%26-Ceilings/#sthash.ju3a8BRR.dpbs

[woofgang]

lol douglas.

[faith4imani]

douglas you are so right! They are very UNIQUE in many ways!
A blister formed behind the woodchip in the hallway and I could feel that the wall behind was crumbling. Reported this to my landlord who promptly asked me to strip the woodchip and they would re-plaster the wall!!!

[faith4imani]

woofgang you're probably right! I was hoping my landlords would be forced to get the old "acne scarred" surface out of my home... Guess not!
The Builder... THANK YOU!!! I wanted a reason to get rid of the stuff really but I've kept your link... Many thanks

[faith4imani]

Thank you all and have a great weekend!

Looks like I'll just start stripping the woodchip and re-decorate it myself. Clearly landlord - social landlords - don't want to don't have too... :-)))