How to Wallpaper a Wall
Working around doors and windows takes more time per square foot, but you’ll spend the most time hanging paper on big, flat wall portions. The best outcomes come from good technique, and it makes the task easier. Before you begin, make sure the power to the room is turned off at your home’s main service panel or circuit breaker.
- Begin measuring in a corner across a distance equal to the width of your paper + 1/2 inch “.. Make a plumb line with your pencil.
- Cut a piece of paper that is 2 inches longer than the ceiling and baseboard “.. Roll it up and place it in the water tray after that.
- To make the item easier to transport, remove the paper from the tray and fold the pasted sides together (called booking).
- Allow around 10 minutes for the booked paper to properly engage the glue. Carry it to the wall after that.
- Separate the top section of the sheet from the rest and press it against the wall next to the plumb line.
- With a wallpaper brush, smooth the sheet into place. Begin in the center of each sheet and work your way out to the edges.
- Install the sheet, then use a drywall knife to press the bottom into the wall. With a razor knife, sever the end.
- Hang the next strip against the first to ensure that any patterns are properly aligned. With your fingertips, press the seam together.
- Remove the switch and receptacle cover plates, then cut the paper to fit around the boxes with a sharp razor knife.
- Roll a seam flat with a seam roller after it has set for 10–15 minutes. To avoid tearing the paper, apply mild pressure.
- Using a clean sponge and warm water, remove any paste or dirt from the paper’s surface.
