How To Do Wall Hanging With Paper

Adjust the paper to keep it parallel to the door but still.

How to do wall hanging with paper.

Hang the paper in place image 2 using a plumb line to ensure that it s straight. One gallon containers are available at home centers. And never hang wallpaper over unfinished drywall it won t ever come off if you do. Using wall size will help the paper adhere to the wall and reduce the chance that the paper will shrink.

Don t skip this step. Lightly press it in place. Unfold the bottom of the book and let it hang. Smooth the first piece of lining paper onto the wall with a wallpaper smoother.

It also makes it easier to remove the paper when the time comes. 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. 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. Smooth out any air bubbles or creases with a wallpaper smoother.

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. Dip the paper into the water tray. Use a cloth to wipe off any debris. Place the next strip of wallpaper on the wall so that it overlaps the extra 1 inch of paper from the previous piece.

Scrape off any elevated spots on the wall image 1. Overlap about 2 inches at the ceiling and 1 8 inch in the corner. See the other parts.