Whether you are a complete wallpaper novice or you just need a few reminders on how to wallpaper a room, this article will provide everything you need to know. With these 10 easy steps in mind, you will be able to tackle the job of wallpapering with confidence from start to finish. We take you from the planning stage through the rewarding finish --print this handy guide and everything should go right!

1. How To Wallpaper | 10 Easy Steps | Part 1
Whether you are a complete wallpaper novice or
you just need a few reminders on how to wallpaper
a room, this article will provide everything you
need to know. With these 10 easy steps in mind,
you will be able to tackle the job of wallpapering
with confidence from start to finish. We take you
from the planning stage through the rewarding
finish --print this handy guide and everything
should go right!
Step 1: Planning
Planning is an important step in the process of
installing wallpaper since there are not only many
different designs, but also many different types of wallpaper. The current and most popular types of
wallpaper are the textured paintable wallpaper and grass cloth, which is a type of wallpaper made with
organic materials including jute, hemp, silk, and ramie. You also need to consider other options such as
strippable, lining paper, vinyl coated, washable, scrubbable, and cloth or fabric.
Professional Tip: The type of wallpaper, and the options it has will be important to consider depending
on where the wallpaper will be applied, what is appropriate for a bedroom may not be the right choice
for a kitchen or bath.
Step 2: The Right Tools
Investing in the right tools for the job is half the battle; these tools will see you through this and many
projects in years to come. Aside from your choice of wallpaper you will need:
Wallpaper Paste - Unless It Comes Pre-Pasted or Self-Sticking. You may want to buy some paste
as a back-up anyways, just in case any of the self-adhesive variety has an issue staying put.
Sugar Soap / TSP - This cleans the walls before applying the wallpaper.
Sponge
Primer Or Sealant - To prepare walls for papering.
Drop Cloths
Electric Or Hand Sander
Spray Bottle - To moisten wallpaper if you need to reposition or remove it.
Sturdy Step Ladder
Measuring Tape & Ruler
Level
Painters Tape & Pencil
Straight Edge
Pasting Table - A long wide board on top of old buckets can work well.

2. A Clean Stirring Stick & Two Buckets For Paste and Water
Paste Brush
A Plumb Bob Weight
A Bristle Brush
Stainless Steel Scissors
Damp Cloths - To clean off excess paste.
Broad Blade Knife
Trimming Knife
Toss-Away Clothes - This process can be messy and stain clothing just like painting.
You May Also Need:
Overlap Paste - For Vinyl Wallpaper.
Water Tray - For Pre-Pasted Paper.
Safety Goggles - To protect your eyes.
Felt Wallpaper Roller - For flock, molded, and other delicate wallpaper.
Steam Stripper - To Help remove old wallpaper.
Extra Wallpaper - You may need to make repairs in the future, so having an extra roll handy is a
good idea.
How To Wallpaper | 10 Easy Steps | Part 2
In part 1 we took you through the process of planning how to wallpaper. We showed you the tools you
will need to get the job done the right way. In part 2 we will continue by tackling the wallpapering job
itself. Let's get started...
Step 3: Prepare Your Space
You will need to move all furniture away from the walls to the center of the room, remove photos from
walls, and take down curtains and curtain hardware. If you have anything especially fragile or easily
damaged remove it from the room, you need enough space to set up your supplies and pasting table so
you can work without too many obstacles in the way. Make sure to cover and protect outlets and light
switches.
Professional Tip: Make sure to follow any specific how to wallpaper instructions that come with your
wallpaper paste and the wallpaper itself.
Step 4: Measure & Mark Your Way
Measure the height of your walls at a few points around the room using the maximum measurement
plus an additional 4 inches, you can then trim at the ceiling and baseboard later for the perfect fit. Start
at a corner where there are no doors or windows if possible and use a plumb bob to mark a straight line

3. for your first strip. Begin an inch or two less than one roll width away from the corner, make sure to do
this for each corner you round.
Step 5: Cutting Wallpaper
Use your stainless steel scissors to cut your first strip of wallpaper. Avoid cutting several strips of paper
until you hang the first one, this will allow you to change length if necessary. Once you have the right
length it is helpful to cut many to help the work go faster.
Step 6: Pasting Wallpaper
Place the wallpaper back-side up on your pasting table. Add paste evenly from the centre of the paper
to the edge of the paper. Make sure not to use too much paste, and also ensure the wallpaper is coated
evenly to all edges.
Professional Tip: Make sure to check your specific wallpaper manufacturer's instructions, they may vary
from this method. Some wallpaper requires a soak time, others are pre-pasted and may require no added
paste and will use water instead.
Step 7: Hanging Wallpaper
Carefully press the pasted wallpaper to the top of the wall, aligning it neatly with your pre-measured
line, leave some surplus paper at the top for trimming later. Smooth the wallpaper into position starting
at the top and working down using a wallpaper brush to avoid air bubbles. Make sure to watch so your
paper lines up with your measurements all the way down.
Step 8: Finish Up
Smooth the wallpaper into the creases between the wall, ceiling, and baseboard as you go, then once
finished trim along the creases. Wipe any excess paste from the wallpaper surface, ceiling, and
baseboards with damp cloths or a sponge. When the wallpaper is nearly dry, smooth the seams
between strips with a seam roller, do not over-roll since this can cause the paste to be too thin and the
edges will lift.
Professional Tip: Use a smoothing brush to tap seams on the following wallpaper types: embossed
wallpaper, fabric wallpaper, foil wallpaper, and flocked wallpaper.
Step 9: Troubleshooting Wallpaper Issues
Air Bubbles: A common issue with wallpaper is air bubbles and there is an easy solution, simply make a
tiny neat incision, apply paste, and smooth the wallpaper gently back into place with a seam roller.
Paste Bubbles: If paste is added too thickly or gets trapped it can make bubbles just like air. In this case
make another tiny incision and squeeze out excess paste, then wipe it clean with a damp cloth.
Uneven Ceiling Line: Often the only way to fix this is with crown molding or by adding a narrow
wallpaper border.

4. Peeling Wallpaper: The most dreaded of issues, often the solution is to re-paste the paper on the edges.
If this does not fix your issue you may have to remove the strip, clean the wall, and re-paste the paper.
This issue is usually caused by poorly preparing walls, of by not pasting the edges of the wallpaper well-
enough.
Step 10: Enjoy Your New Wallpaper
After all that hard work you can step back and... finally... enjoy it. You have created an inspiring new
space to enjoy for many years to come! Now you know how to wallpaper a room.
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