How To Do Wall Hanging With Paper

Place the first piece of lining paper on the wall it s easiest to start in a corner or next to a window so that the extra length overlaps with the ceiling and where the wall meets the floor.

How to do wall hanging with paper.

Scrape off any elevated spots on the wall image 1. 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. Check the measurement between the paper and the door casing or reference line. Lightly press it in place.

Place the next strip of wallpaper on the wall so that it overlaps the extra 1 inch of paper from the previous piece. Scrape the wall and hang the paper. Smooth the first piece of lining paper onto the wall with a wallpaper smoother. Hang the paper in place image 2 using a plumb line to ensure that it s straight.

Adjust the paper to keep it parallel to the door but still. 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. Using wall size will help the paper adhere to the wall and reduce the chance that the paper will shrink. One gallon containers are available at home centers.

Don t skip this step. Dip the paper into the water tray. Use a cloth to wipe off any debris. Unfold the top of the booked paper and hang it on the wall.

See the other parts. Overlap about 2 inches at the ceiling and 1 8 inch in the corner. Unfold the bottom of the book and let it hang.