Start Hanging Wallpaper Feature Wall

The seam should be exactly on the line and plumb.

Start hanging wallpaper feature wall.

Remove old wallpaper using wallpaper remover a wide blade and rags. Hang the first piece to the right of the line and the second piece to the left. How to wallpaper a feature wall. Apply paste to the plate then lay it face down on the paper.

Wallpaper from cole and son wallpapers donated by www. Using a plumb line and pencil mark a vertical line on the wall. To avoid unpleasant surprises that result from poor seam placement or having patterns cut off in awkward places don t rush into. Cut a piece of wallpaper larger than the plate.

Hold them both on the wall and adjust the paper to match the pattern on the wall. If you re hanging wallpaper on new drywall prime the wall first with wallpaper primer to seal the drywall and help the paper adhere to the wall. Slide the wallpaper into position lining up with the plumb line. Use a plumb line or spirit level to mark a line where you can hang the first piece.

Cut a piece of paper a few inches longer than you need. Decorator for 30 years harry anstice shows you how to wallpaper a feature wall quickly and effectively. Hang wallpaper to create a feature wall hanging wallpaper isn t as complicated as it might seem thanks to new techniques like paste the wall wallpaper. Here are the steps to planning for success.

Afterward let your new feature wall dry overnight. Mix the wallpaper paste with the amount of water that it says on the packet and leave it to stand for a few minutes. Hang first strip start at your plumb line and ensure the pattern is right side up. This has been made simpler because there s no need to apply the paste to the wallpaper fold it and let it soak in before hanging it.

Cut from the part of the pattern that matches the paper on the wall around the switch. You can use a wallpaper smoothing tool to eliminate creases and bubbles. Plan to lay seams where they ll be the least noticeable. The first length is hung with its edge on the mid point line.

You can use a spirit level instead if you prefer. Remove electrical outlet and light switch covers. Notice that you are left with two narrower lengths in this situation one full length can be cut in half. Next pull out the tacks and remove excess fabric along the ceiling and corners with a box cutter.

Wash any dirt or dust from the old walls and sand smooth any chipped paint. Which is the dominant wall. If the window is the only feature in the room that you can use as your starting point measure the window and mark the center line. When it is time to switch things up use water to dampen one of the fabric s edges and slowly peel off.