How To Do Wall Hanging With Paper

Place the next strip of wallpaper on the wall so that it overlaps the extra 1 inch of paper from the previous piece.

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. It also makes it easier to remove the paper when the time comes. Dip the paper into the water tray. One gallon containers are available at home centers.

Scrape off any elevated spots on the wall image 1. See the other parts. Using wall size will help the paper adhere to the wall and reduce the chance that the paper will shrink. Lightly press it in place.

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. Scrape the wall and hang the paper. Unfold the bottom of the book and let it hang.

And never hang wallpaper over unfinished drywall it won t ever come off if you do. 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. Unfold the top of the booked paper and hang it on the wall. Check the measurement between the paper and the door casing or reference line.

Overlap about 2 inches at the ceiling and 1 8 inch in the corner. Smooth the first piece of lining paper onto the wall with a wallpaper smoother. Use a cloth to wipe off any debris.