How To Do Wall Hanging With Paper

And never hang wallpaper over unfinished drywall it won t ever come off if you do.

How to do wall hanging with paper.

Scrape off any elevated spots on the wall image 1. It also makes it easier to remove the paper when the time comes. Repeat around the room continue hanging the next strips of wallpaper taking care to match the pattern trimming at the ceiling and floor removing any creases or air bubbles securing the seams and cleaning the paste off the paper. Lightly press it in place.

Adjust the paper to keep it parallel to the door but still. Smooth the first piece of lining paper onto the wall with a wallpaper smoother. Smooth out any air bubbles or creases with a wallpaper smoother. One gallon containers are available at home centers.

Place the next strip of wallpaper on the wall so that it overlaps the extra 1 inch of paper from the previous piece. Overlap about 2 inches at the ceiling and 1 8 inch in the corner. Unfold the bottom of the book and let it hang. Watch our step by step video showing how to hang wallpaper with expert advice and top tips to help you complete the job with confidence.

Use a cloth to wipe off any debris. See the other parts. Using wall size will help the paper adhere to the wall and reduce the chance that the paper will shrink. Dip the paper into the water tray.

Hang the paper in place image 2 using a plumb line to ensure that it s straight. Check the measurement between the paper and the door casing or reference line. Scrape the wall and hang the paper.