{"id":6004,"date":"2026-08-25T15:16:40","date_gmt":"2026-08-25T07:16:40","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/runpwell.com\/?p=6004"},"modified":"2026-08-25T15:20:10","modified_gmt":"2026-08-25T07:20:10","slug":"fix-peel-and-stick-wallpaper-seams-lifting","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/runpwell.com\/ar\/fix-peel-and-stick-wallpaper-seams-lifting\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Fix Peel and Stick Wallpaper Seams That Are Lifting"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-post\" data-elementor-id=\"6004\" class=\"elementor elementor-6004\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-60864ccf e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"60864ccf\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-5fb6b931 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"5fb6b931\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><em>By Shirley<\/em><\/p><p>For most lifting <strong>peel and stick wallpaper seams<\/strong>, the fastest fix is heat, not glue: warm the panel and wall along the seam with a hair dryer on low heat, press the seam flat with a seam roller, and let it cool under pressure. Warming the panel makes the pressure-sensitive adhesive tacky again, which is why <a href=\"https:\/\/engineerfix.com\/what-to-do-if-peel-and-stick-wallpaper-wont-stick\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">EngineerFix&#8217;s install troubleshooting guide<\/a> recommends keeping the heat source moving on low so the material softens without scorching. If a seam keeps lifting after that, add a thin bead of clear seam adhesive or double-sided wallpaper tape under the edge, pressed and rolled flat. If a strip is torn or was installed over dust, oil, or a too-glossy or too-textured wall, resealing won&#8217;t hold \u2014 that section needs a double-cut repair or a full re-hang instead. This guide covers the quick fix, the full reseal method, when to stop repairing peel and stick wallpaper seams and replace the panel, and how to prevent lifting after install.<\/p><h2>Why do peel and stick wallpaper seams lift in the first place?<\/h2><p>Peel and stick wallpaper seams lift when the pressure-sensitive adhesive along the edge loses contact with the wall, usually for one of a few repeatable reasons rather than a bad batch. Common causes, roughly in the order installers report seeing them:<\/p><ul><li><strong>Surface contamination.<\/strong> Dust, dirt, or oily residue blocks adhesive contact \u2014 a wall that looks clean is often not clean enough, per <a href=\"https:\/\/engineerfix.com\/what-to-do-if-peel-and-stick-wallpaper-wont-stick\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">EngineerFix<\/a>. Wiping with a 70% isopropyl alcohol \/ 30% water solution, two to three passes, is a commonly recommended way to strip that residue.<\/li><li><strong>Textured walls.<\/strong> Orange-peel or knockdown texture leaves microscopic voids that reduce adhesive contact area; <a href=\"https:\/\/romandecoratingproducts.com\/blogs\/how-to\/fix-failing-peel-and-stick-wallpaper\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">ROMAN Products<\/a> notes this shows up specifically as lifting at edges and seams.<\/li><li><strong>Paint sheen.<\/strong> Very glossy paint can be too smooth for the adhesive to grip, which shows up over time as a slipping seam.<\/li><li><strong>A wall that hasn&#8217;t finished curing.<\/strong> Fresh paint needs roughly four weeks to fully cure \u2014 dry to the touch isn&#8217;t cured \u2014 and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.yorkwallcoverings.com\/how-to-install-peel-and-stick-wallpaper\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">York Wallcoverings&#8217; install guide<\/a> treats this as a minimum before hanging peel and stick wallpaper.<\/li><li><strong>Humidity and temperature swings.<\/strong> York&#8217;s guide flags bathrooms and kitchens as more prone to seam separation, since moist air softens the adhesive over time.<\/li><li><strong>Stretching the panel during install.<\/strong> A panel pulled taut relaxes back toward its original size afterward, pulling the seam open from the inside.<\/li><\/ul><h2>The fastest fix for lifting peel and stick wallpaper seams<\/h2><p>If only an edge or two has curled up and the seam is otherwise clean and undamaged, reactivating the existing adhesive with heat is the first thing to try.<\/p><ol><li><strong>Clean the lifted area.<\/strong> Wipe the exposed wall and the underside of the lifted edge with a lint-free cloth.<\/li><li><strong>Warm the seam.<\/strong> Hold a hair dryer on low heat a few inches away, moving it constantly along the lifted section \u2014 the goal is pliable, tacky adhesive, not hot vinyl.<\/li><li><strong>Press the seam down.<\/strong> While still warm, smooth the edge back onto the wall with a plastic smoothing tool, working from the center outward.<\/li><li><strong>Roll it flat.<\/strong> Run a seam roller firmly along the seam to push out trapped air and re-set the bond.<\/li><li><strong>Let it cool undisturbed.<\/strong> Leave it alone a few minutes so the adhesive sets before the wall is touched again.<\/li><\/ol><p>This works because the adhesive on peel and stick wallpaper is pressure-sensitive: its tack is temporarily restored by warmth. <a href=\"https:\/\/romandecoratingproducts.com\/blogs\/how-to\/fix-wallpaper-seams\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">ROMAN Products&#8217; seam-repair guide<\/a> recommends the same low-heat, keep-it-moving technique for reseating a stuck-but-loose vinyl seam without tearing it.<\/p><p><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" data-attachment-id=\"6009\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/runpwell.com\/ar\/product_image_20260825_laozhang-1787641409794-1-cb9b07\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/runpwell.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/product_image_20260825_laozhang-1787641409794-1-cb9b07.png?fit=1280%2C960&amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"1280,960\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;alt&quot;:&quot;&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"wallpaper-seam-repair-hairdryer-roller\" data-image-description=\"&lt;p&gt;Diagram showing steps to repair lifting wallpaper seams: On the left, use a hair dryer on a low-heat setting to warm the seam and soften the adhesive backing; on the right, use a plastic seam roller to apply even pressure, rolling from the center outward to re-adhere the wallpaper to the wall. Suitable for the routine maintenance and DIY repair of self-adhesive wallpaper.&lt;\/p&gt;\n\" data-image-caption=\"&lt;p&gt;To repair a lifting wallpaper seam, use a hair dryer on a low heat setting to soften the adhesive layer, then use a seam roller to press it flat, working from the center outward.&lt;\/p&gt;\n\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/runpwell.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/product_image_20260825_laozhang-1787641409794-1-cb9b07.png?fit=1024%2C768&amp;ssl=1\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-6009 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/runpwell.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/product_image_20260825_laozhang-1787641409794-1-cb9b07.png?resize=1024%2C768&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Repairing lifted wallpaper seam using a hair dryer on low heat and a seam roller\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/runpwell.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/product_image_20260825_laozhang-1787641409794-1-cb9b07.png?w=1280&amp;ssl=1 1280w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/runpwell.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/product_image_20260825_laozhang-1787641409794-1-cb9b07.png?resize=300%2C225&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/runpwell.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/product_image_20260825_laozhang-1787641409794-1-cb9b07.png?resize=1024%2C768&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/runpwell.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/product_image_20260825_laozhang-1787641409794-1-cb9b07.png?resize=768%2C576&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/runpwell.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/product_image_20260825_laozhang-1787641409794-1-cb9b07.png?resize=16%2C12&amp;ssl=1 16w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/p><h2>The full reseal method when heat alone doesn&#8217;t hold<\/h2><p>If peel and stick wallpaper seams open back up after the quick fix, add adhesive before rolling the seam down again.<\/p><ol><li><strong>Lift the seam just enough to work under it.<\/strong> Pull the loose edge back only as far as it&#8217;s already separating.<\/li><li><strong>Apply adhesive sparingly.<\/strong> Run a thin bead of clear seam adhesive, or a strip of double-sided wallpaper tape, along the wall under the seam, as <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bobvila.com\/articles\/wallpaper-peeling\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Bob Vila&#8217;s repair guide<\/a> describes.<\/li><li><strong>Avoid over-application.<\/strong> Bob Vila flags excess adhesive as one of the most common repair mistakes \u2014 it can squeeze out, ridge, or cause curling as it dries.<\/li><li><strong>Press the seam back into the adhesive<\/strong>, smoothing outward from the center of the repaired section.<\/li><li><strong>Wipe away excess immediately<\/strong> with a barely damp cloth before it dries.<\/li><li><strong>Roll the seam once more<\/strong> for a final firm pass that sets the repair.<\/li><\/ol><h2>When to double-cut the seam or replace the panel instead<\/h2><p>Resealing works for peel and stick wallpaper seams that have simply lost their grip. It&#8217;s the wrong tool when the panel itself is the problem.<\/p><p>Reach for a <strong>double-cut repair<\/strong> when the seam is badly misaligned, torn, or doesn&#8217;t reach the adjacent strip cleanly. <a href=\"https:\/\/40visuals.com\/how-to-double-cut-wall-coverings-to-avoid-overlapping-seams\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">40Visuals&#8217; technique guide<\/a> describes overlapping a fresh strip over the old seam by about an inch, cutting through both layers at once with a straight edge and a sharp blade, then peeling away both offcuts so the fresh edges meet in a tight butt seam \u2014 standard professional technique for correcting a seam rather than patching one that no longer lines up.<\/p><p><strong>Replace the panel outright<\/strong> when any of the following is true, since resealing the same seam will only fail again:<\/p><table><thead><tr><th>Situation<\/th><th>Reseal the seam?<\/th><th>Why<\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td>Edge curled up, panel undamaged<\/td><td>Yes \u2014 heat + roller<\/td><td>Adhesive just needs reactivating<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Seam keeps opening after heat + roller<\/td><td>Yes \u2014 add seam adhesive\/tape<\/td><td>Original bond area is compromised, not gone<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Seam is torn, stretched, or badly misaligned<\/td><td>No \u2014 double-cut instead<\/td><td>Repair alone won&#8217;t restore alignment<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Installed over bare, unprimed drywall<\/td><td>No \u2014 prime and re-hang<\/td><td>Porous drywall won&#8217;t hold a repaired seam either<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Installed over heavy texture or a very glossy sheen<\/td><td>No \u2014 treat the wall first, then re-hang<\/td><td>The wall, not the seam, caused the failure<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><p><img decoding=\"async\" data-attachment-id=\"6010\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/runpwell.com\/ar\/product_image_20260825_laozhang-1787641952137-1-1e44c0\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/runpwell.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/product_image_20260825_laozhang-1787641952137-1-1e44c0.png?fit=1280%2C960&amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"1280,960\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;alt&quot;:&quot;&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"A professional contractor applies wallpaper seam adhesive under a lifting peel-and-stick wallpaper edge and presses it flat with a seam roller\" data-image-description=\"&lt;p&gt;Close-up of a professional wallpaper seam repair process, showing a contractor applying a thin line of seam adhesive beneath a repeatedly lifting wallpaper edge, then sealing it with a seam roller. The image highlights clean peel-and-stick wallcovering installation, proper wall preparation, and professional repair techniques for commercial and B2B wallcovering applications.&lt;\/p&gt;\n\" data-image-caption=\"\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/runpwell.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/product_image_20260825_laozhang-1787641952137-1-1e44c0.png?fit=1024%2C768&amp;ssl=1\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-6010 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/runpwell.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/product_image_20260825_laozhang-1787641952137-1-1e44c0.png?resize=1024%2C768&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Professional Peel and Stick Wallpaper Seams Lifting\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/runpwell.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/product_image_20260825_laozhang-1787641952137-1-1e44c0.png?w=1280&amp;ssl=1 1280w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/runpwell.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/product_image_20260825_laozhang-1787641952137-1-1e44c0.png?resize=300%2C225&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/runpwell.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/product_image_20260825_laozhang-1787641952137-1-1e44c0.png?resize=1024%2C768&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/runpwell.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/product_image_20260825_laozhang-1787641952137-1-1e44c0.png?resize=768%2C576&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/runpwell.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/product_image_20260825_laozhang-1787641952137-1-1e44c0.png?resize=16%2C12&amp;ssl=1 16w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/p><h2>How to keep peel and stick wallpaper seams from lifting again<\/h2><p>Most peel and stick wallpaper seams that keep failing trace back to the same install-time shortcuts, so prevention is mostly about the surface and the hang, not the wallpaper itself.<\/p><ul><li><strong>Clean and prime the wall first.<\/strong> Bare, unprimed drywall is porous and won&#8217;t hold a repositionable, removable seam reliably.<\/li><li><strong>Let fresh paint cure at least four weeks.<\/strong> This is the single most-skipped prep step and a common reason a whole wall&#8217;s seams start lifting at once.<\/li><li><strong>Choose an eggshell, satin, or semi-gloss sheen where you have a choice<\/strong> \u2014 enough grip without the slickness a very glossy finish can add.<\/li><li><strong>Sand heavy texture smooth.<\/strong> Slight texture is usually fine; bumpy orange-peel or knockdown texture should be sanded before hanging.<\/li><li><strong>Roll every seam immediately after hanging each panel<\/strong>, with extra attention at corners and near heat sources.<\/li><li><strong>Don&#8217;t stretch the panel while hanging it<\/strong> \u2014 a panel pulled taut will relax back and pull the seam open once it&#8217;s on the wall.<\/li><li><strong>Keep the room in a stable, moderate temperature during and after install<\/strong>, roughly in the 65\u201380\u00b0F band, and away from bathrooms and kitchens running hot and humid until the adhesive has fully set.<\/li><\/ul><h2>FAQ<\/h2><p><strong>Why are my peel and stick wallpaper seams lifting only in one spot?<\/strong><br \/>A localized lift usually means that one section had dust, oil, or a small air pocket trapped under it during install, or it&#8217;s near a heat source like a vent. Clean, reheat, and re-roll just that section rather than assuming the whole panel has failed.<\/p><p><strong>Can I use regular super glue or craft glue to fix a lifting seam?<\/strong><br \/>No \u2014 stick with a clear wallpaper seam adhesive or double-sided wallpaper tape made for this use. General-purpose glues can discolor the material, dry too rigid, or bond unevenly, and they&#8217;re harder to remove cleanly later if the repair needs redoing.<\/p><p><strong>Do I need to remove the whole panel to fix one lifting seam?<\/strong><br \/>Usually not. If the panel itself isn&#8217;t torn or badly misaligned, you can reheat and reseal just the seam without pulling down the whole strip. Full removal is only needed when the underlying wall condition \u2014 texture, sheen, or an uncured paint job \u2014 is the real cause.<\/p><p><strong>How long should I wait after fixing a seam before touching it again?<\/strong><br \/>Give a heat-reactivated seam a few minutes to cool and re-set under pressure before wiping it. If seam adhesive or tape was added, treat it like fresh adhesive \u2014 avoid pressing, cleaning, or leaning anything against it for at least a few hours.<\/p><p><strong>Will a repaired seam show more than the original seam did?<\/strong><br \/>It shouldn&#8217;t if the adhesive stays thin, excess gets wiped immediately, and the seam is rolled flat. Over-applied adhesive is the main reason a repaired seam ends up more visible than before, since it can squeeze out or cause a slight ridge.<\/p><p><strong>Is a lifting seam covered under a wallpaper&#8217;s warranty?<\/strong><br \/>That depends on the manufacturer and the cause. A defect in the adhesive itself may be covered, but seam lifting caused by an unprimed wall, uncured paint, heavy texture, or high humidity is generally treated as an installation-and-surface issue rather than a product defect \u2014 check the specific product&#8217;s warranty terms.<\/p><h2>Sourcing peel and stick wallpaper that holds its seams<\/h2><p>For distributors, wholesalers, and Amazon\/Shopify sellers, the fastest way to cut down on complaints about peel and stick wallpaper seams is upstream of any repair: consistent adhesive quality and QC batch to batch. RunpWell runs QA\/QC on every production run of <a href=\"https:\/\/runpwell.com\/products\/wallpapers\/\">peel and stick wallpaper<\/a>, and our team can walk your support staff through seam troubleshooting so fewer tickets turn into returns. Comparing it against <a href=\"https:\/\/runpwell.com\/peel-and-stick-wallpaper-vs-traditional-costs\/\">traditional wallpaper<\/a> for your catalog, or want a supplier that stands behind installation support? See how we work as a <a href=\"https:\/\/runpwell.com\/peel-and-stick-wallpaper-supplier\/\">peel and stick wallpaper supplier<\/a>, or browse more fixes in our <a href=\"https:\/\/runpwell.com\/category\/wallpaper-guide\/\">Wallpaper Guide<\/a> hub. Questions on a spec, sample, or seam complaint from your own buyers? Email <strong>support@runpwell.com<\/strong>.<\/p><h2>The bottom line<\/h2><p>Lifting peel and stick wallpaper seams are almost always fixable without replacing the panel: warm the seam with low heat, press it flat with a seam roller, and add a thin line of seam adhesive or tape if heat alone doesn&#8217;t hold. Save the double-cut or a full re-hang for seams that are torn, misaligned, or sitting on a wall that wasn&#8217;t primed, cured, or smooth enough to begin with \u2014 see our <a href=\"https:\/\/runpwell.com\/peel-and-stick-vs-traditional-wallpaper\/\">peel and stick vs. traditional wallpaper<\/a> comparison for more on durability.<\/p><p><strong>Sources:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/engineerfix.com\/what-to-do-if-peel-and-stick-wallpaper-wont-stick\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">EngineerFix \u2014 What to Do If Peel and Stick Wallpaper Won&#8217;t Stick<\/a>; <a href=\"https:\/\/costacover.com\/blogs\/news\/why-is-my-peel-and-stick-wallpaper-falling-off\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">CostaCover \u2014 Why Is My Peel and Stick Wallpaper Falling Off?<\/a>; <a href=\"https:\/\/thinknoirwallpaper.com\/blogs\/how-to\/peel-and-stick-wallpaper-not-sticking\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">ThinkNoirWallpaper \u2014 Why Is My Peel and Stick Wallpaper Not Sticking?<\/a>; <a href=\"https:\/\/romandecoratingproducts.com\/blogs\/how-to\/fix-wallpaper-seams\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">ROMAN Products \u2014 How to Fix Loose Wallpaper Seams<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/romandecoratingproducts.com\/blogs\/how-to\/fix-failing-peel-and-stick-wallpaper\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Fixing Failing Peel &amp; Stick Wallpaper<\/a>; <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bobvila.com\/articles\/wallpaper-peeling\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Bob Vila \u2014 Wallpaper Peeling? How to Fix Loose Seams and Air Bubbles<\/a>; <a href=\"https:\/\/www.yorkwallcoverings.com\/how-to-install-peel-and-stick-wallpaper\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">York Wallcoverings \u2014 How to Install Peel and Stick Wallpaper<\/a>; <a href=\"https:\/\/www.sherwin-williams.com\/en-us\/project-center\/paint\/how-to-make-paint-dry-faster\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Sherwin-Williams \u2014 How to Make Paint Dry Faster<\/a>; <a href=\"https:\/\/40visuals.com\/how-to-double-cut-wall-coverings-to-avoid-overlapping-seams\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">40Visuals \u2014 How to Double Cut Wall Coverings to Avoid Overlapping Seams<\/a>.<\/p><p><script type=\"application\/ld+json\">\n{\n  \"@context\": \"https:\/\/schema.org\",\n  \"@graph\": [\n    {\n      \"@type\": \"FAQPage\",\n      \"mainEntity\": [\n        {\"@type\":\"Question\",\"name\":\"Why are my peel and stick wallpaper seams lifting only in one spot?\",\"acceptedAnswer\":{\"@type\":\"Answer\",\"text\":\"A localized lift usually means that one section had dust, oil, or a small air pocket trapped under it during install, or it's near a heat source like a vent. 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