Tools Needed:
- *Long Table
- *Tall Ladder (if you're hanging to ceiling)
- *Long Level (we used a 3' level)
- *Plumb Line (see here how to make a plumb line)
- *Wallpaper
- *Wallpaper Paste
- *Wallpaper Brush (to apply paste onto paper)
- *Wallpaper Smoothing Brush
- *Plastic Straight Edge for Smoothing
- *Seam Roller (to roll seams into place)
- *Utility Knife
- *Scissors - might use if pre-cutting your wallpaper
- *Optional: Seam Paste
Step-by-Step Instructions:
Step 1: Prepare Your Walls
- *Make sure your walls are clean and that all nails are removed from the wall.
- *Measure the width of your wallpaper.
- *Choose a starting point on the wall. Take the width of your wallpaper and mark the wall you plan to cover according to that width. Mark both the top and the bottom of the wall.
- *With a plumb line, create a line from every top mark down to every bottom mark to create guidelines for your room.
- *With a level, make sure each line is level.
Option #2 for creating the guidelines for your paper: Start in a corner making sure the wall is straight with a level. Hang your first piece of paper level and use that piece as a guide.
Step 2: Cut Your Paper
First Method: Pre-cut each piece
- *Measure the height of your wall.
- *Cut your first piece of paper as your guide according to wall height. On the back, mark top, bottom and #1.
- *In a large area, place your first piece of paper down design side up. Prepare to cut your second piece by lining up the patterns. Remember you will have excess paper at the top and bottom. Once cut, mark top, bottom and #2.
- *Using #2 as a guide, cut your #3 piece and mark top, bottom and #3.
- *Continue until you have all pieces cut.
Second Method: Cut as you go
- *Measure and cut your first piece of wallpaper.
- *Hang the first piece of wallpaper (see below for hanging instructions)
- *Use the first piece as a guide for lining up the pattern of your second piec.e (remember there will be excess paper at the top and bottom).
- *Have a buddy cut the paper at the bottom.
- *Mark the piece top and bottom before applying glue.
- *Hang the second piece
- *Use the second piece as a gu.ide for cutting your third piece.
- *Continue until your space is complete.
Step 3: Apply the Glue
- *With your large wallpaper brush, brush a liberal amount of glue on the back of the paper.
- *Make sure to apply plenty of glue to the edges.
Step 4: Soak the Paper (DO NOT use water!)
- *Let the paper soak in the glue.
- *With the glue side up, fold each side into the middle so that the glue sides are touching.
- *Leave soaking for 5 minutes.
Step 5: Hang Your Paper
- *Make sure to find the "top" that you marked and place the paper at the top of the wall or, if it's the 2nd + piece, line the piece up according to the pattern.
- *Once the paper is level and exactly where you want it, smooth the paper with your wallpaper smoothing brush.
- *After the paper is securely in place, take your straight edge and smooth any air bubbles and the edges.
- *To further smooth the edges, use your seam roller.
- *If you have seams that are not adhering, use the seam paste to add glue under the edge and then smooth down.
Step 6: Cut Your Paper
- *Start at the top and cut a straight line using your ceiling or crown molding as a guide. If you have a gradual ceiling, use a level as a guide.
- *Cut the bottom of the paper along the baseboard.
Sit back and enjoy your work!
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