Update the interior of your home with eye-catching wallpaper.
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Wallpaper has been in use for centuries, addingeye-catching designsand patterns to home interiors.
Use this guide to learn how to hang wallpaper.
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Additionally, put down a drop cloth to protect the floor and any furniture.
How Much Wallpaper Is Needed?
Start by measuring the height and width of each wall.
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Otherwise, you might run out of material trying to line up patterns or center specific focal points.
Wall Preparation
Preparing the walls is one of the most important parts of this project.
If the walls are damaged, dirty, or uneven, the wallpaper will not adhere properly.
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Go over the walls carefully andfix any bumps or holes.
Allow the wallpaper primer to dry before proceeding.
This line serves as the starting point for the first wallpaper panel.
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Adding more plumb lines along the walls is a good idea to ensure you consistently hang the wallpaper straight.
The 1-inch overlap accounts for the overlap necessary when applying the wallpaper.
Lay down the first panel and apply the wallpaper paste with a paint roller.
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Fold the wallpaper over onto itself so that the two edges meet in the middle.
This process is calledbooking, and it helps ensure the wallpaper absorbs the paste properly.
Begin by lining up the wallpaper with the plumb line.
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Start at the top of the wall and work your way down.
Don’t pull or stretch the wallpaper, as this could result in tears.
When the next strip of wallpaper is ready, position it so the edges overlap by about an inch.
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Start at the top of the wall.
Repeat hanging wallpaper panels and smoothing bubbles until all the wallpaper pieces have been hung.
Repeat this process along the baseboards, the window trim, and the door trim.
Trim Around Electrical Outlets
Trim around any electrical outlets, light switches, or fixtures.
verify the sponge or cloth is only damp, as too much moisture can damage the wallpaper.
