Make sure the walls are clean and free from dust. Fill in any cracks or holes in the wall with filler. When dry, sand down for a smooth finish. If hanging on fresh plaster or raw plasterboard, prime the walls first with a sealer to help the wallpaper stick. If hanging to old walls, remove any old wallpaper and sand down any chipped paint. If you are papering a feature wall, start in the corner. Measure the width of the paper out from the corner and then use a spirit level to rule a straight line down the wall. You could also use a plumb-line for this purpose. You will use this to line up your first strip of wallpaper. Measure your first strip of wallpaper against the length of the wall. Line the top of your sheet with the ceiling and let the roll drop. Ensure it is in line with your vertical line on the wall. Make a small tear in the bottom of the strip just under the skirting board so you know where to cut the paper. Always leave extra length for trimming later. Fold the wallpaper square against itself at the tear and cut along the straight fold line.

Get your paste ready. If using a ready mixed paste read the instructions before applying. If using a paste that needs to be mixed, read the instructions on the packet before mixing. Always align the wallpaper with the near edge of the pasting table. This will ensure that you are always working on a clean surface. Apply the wallpaper paste to the back of the wallpaper using a pasting brush starting from the centre and working to the edges. Make sure that all areas of the paper are covered with the paste. When you have pasted the length of the table, fold the paper so you can paste the bottom. Fold the top end of the paper down to the middle with the pasted sides touching and then repeat with the bottom end of the paper. Then fold these two halves against each other. Be careful not to crease the wallpaper. Then leave the pasted paper to soak according to the manufacturer's instructions. To hang the wallpaper, start at the ceiling and unfold the top half of the strip carefully.

Gently place the side edge of the strip along the measured line. When the paper is lined up correctly, drop the bottom half and gently smooth the wallpaper against the wall starting at the centre and working out towards the edges. Use the tips of your fingers to smooth out the wallpaper and to avoid dirt from you hands getting on the paper. Using a large straight edge, such as a putty knife, press the paper against the skirting board and trim the excess paper using a utility knife. Smooth out any bubbles in the paper using a paperhanging brush or a damp sponge. If working with patterned wallpaper you must match the pattern of the second sheet with the first. Roll out the wallpaper next to where your first strip is on the wall. Match up the pattern and make a slight tear in the paper where it meets the ceiling and skirting board. Always allow extra length for trimming later. Fold, crease and cut the paper at the top and bottom as you did with the first strip. Then apply paste using the same method as before.

Then hang the second strip on the wall and take extra care to match the patterns. Smooth out using the tips of your fingers, then use a brush to smooth out any air bubbles. Run along the seam of the two strips with a seam roller. To paper around sockets or light fittings, make an imprint in the paper around the edge of the fitting using your fingers. Then using a sharp utility knife, make an X inside the area you have imprinted. Cut away bit by bit and then place the hole you have made over the socket. euphonium hoodieTrim away any excess paper and always take extra care not to mark the fitting with your blade. gör egen hoodieWipe any paste off the fitting using a damp cloth.jslv hoodie Use this same method as you continue to paper around the room.assassin's creed hoodie altair

If you’re finishing in a corner measure the distance from the last full strip of wallpaper to the corner and add an inch to the distance. Transfer this measurement to your next strip of wallpaper and cut to size. Paste and hang the strip as normal, then use a wide flat edge to press the paper into the corner. Finally trim off any excess paper with a utility knife. Java Stripe Plum Wallpaper Contour Checker Black And White Fresco Paintable Emboss White Wallpaper The type of wallpaper on the wall and how well it is stuck to the wall will determine the best method to remove it. Check the wallpaper first to see how loose or tight it is, use a scraper and peel back as much as you can. When you have removed as much wallpaper as possible with the scraper, use a wallpaper remover / stripper solution. Mix wallpaper remover solution with water. Apply liberally over the wallpaper and leave for 10-20 minutes or as indicated on the instructions. Then remove the wallpaper with a scraper.

On vinyl papers or more difficult areas try scoring the wallpaper with a spiked roller first. Then apply the wallpaper remover solution as above and leave to soak in. By scoring the wallpaper first, the solution will be absorbed better into the paper. Once again remove the paper with a scraper. For larger areas a good tool to use is a wallpaper steamer. Briefly press the plate of the steamer against the wall and allow the steam soak in. Then pull or strip the wallpaper off the wall using a scraper. Start at the top of a strip and work your way down. Repeat this process until wallpaper is removed. We've got everything you need to decorate your home with our wide selection of DIY tools and equipment, including paint brushes, paint, wallpaper and tools. You can even keep your car in good health with our brand new car range, featuring big brand products designed to keep your car as good as new. Before wallpapering the ceiling, make sure it is clean. Apply a special primer specifically made to work with wallpaper.

It is designed to reduce the amount of glue damage should the wallpaper ever be removed. Use a standard paint roller to apply the primer. Determine your vertical start line for the first strip of wallpaper. This is done by measuring the width of the wallpaper then using that measurement to determine the placement of your starting point (usually from a corner). You can use a level, yardstick or a plumb line tool to make the vertical start line. Measure the distance from one side of the ceiling to the other. Use that measurement to determine the length of wallpaper you’ll need. Add an extra four inches to this measurement so you can match up the wallpaper’s repeating pattern. Pour the wallpaper glue into a paint tray or a paint pail. Use a 3-inch paintbrush to apply the glue to the back of the wallpaper. Bend down and look across the wallpaper from different angles to see if you’ve missed any spots. Once the glue is evenly applied to the back of the wallpaper, immediately begin to “book” the wallpaper by folding the glued side in half over itself.

Once folded, let the wallpaper sit for about 5 minutes to let the glue set. Using a ladder or better yet, scaffolding (can be rented at a home improvement store or rental store), begin applying the wallpaper along the vertical start line. This is a two person job. One person will place the wallpaper along the vertical start line while the other person holds the wallpaper waiting to be hung, either by hand if on scaffolding, or with a dry mop from the ground. As you hang the paper, you may notice some bubbles showing through. Using a damp slightly soapy sponge, run the sponge along the wallpaper to push the bubbles out and smooth the paper. The sponge also serves to clean excess glue off the wallpaper. Continue to sponge the wallpaper as you hang it. After you have hung your first strip, and cut the excess wallpaper off at the end, continue the process. Make sure you line up the seams correctly so the pattern is continuous. Sign up for the Newsletter Privacy Policy Sign up for weekly project ideas and advice from experts Privacy Policy