6 DIY Steps For How To Hang Wallpaper With Paste
BoCo Interior Designs is the premier provider of Wallpaper Installation in Upstate, SC. We also know many people want to hang their own wallpaper, or at least understand what goes into the process (in order to determine whether it’s worth springing the money to hire professional wallpaper hangers). Once you’ve picked your wallpaper, learn the equipment you need and how to cut the wallpaper to size, apply the paste and make your wallpaper look smooth for many years to come. When you are hanging wallpaper that will transform the walls of your home, here are the 6 DIY Steps For How to Hang Wallpaper With Paste.
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Materials and Wall Preparation
Before you get started, you’ll need wallpaper and wallpaper paste. Then gather a clean bucket of water, a ladder, a paintbrush and paint roller tray, a pencil, a level, a stirrer, a tape measure, a utility knife, and wallpaper smoother.
You'll want to spend time preparing your walls as everything from dirt to crevices will show through the wallpaper. It goes without saying that before any wallpaper installation, the first thing to do is remove any old wallpaper or paint chips. Observe the surface of your walls, then use a sponge to clean them and a utility knife to remove or smooth any blemishes. If your wall has existing holes, including holes from old picture frames or nails, fill the holes with wall repair or drywall. Once the surface of your walls is smooth and clean you're ready to begin.
Step #2 : Mix
It’s time to mix the wallpaper paste. Start by reading the instructions on the packet, then in your clean bucket pour the directed amount of water in along with the paste. Using a stirrer, mix the water and paste until it is thick and consistent, then pour the wallpaper paste into the paint roller tray.
Step #5 : Smooth
Working from the top of the wallpaper to the bottom, take your wallpaper smoother and smooth out all wrinkles, making it smooth. Now, use the utility knife and level to trim the wallpaper in the corner and bottom of the wall.
Step #6 : Repeat
Now repeat the steps for the area next to the initial wallpaper, and continue until you’ve covered your wall(s).
Should I Wallpaper Over Power Outlets?
For areas of the wall that you do not want to cover, like power outlets or holes, once you have hung the wallpaper, make sure to turn off the power. Then, use the utility knife to cut from corner to corner of the hole, leaving an X-shaped cut in the wallpaper, and remove the space you do not want.
And there you have it, 6 DIY Steps For Hanging Wallpaper! If you’re looking for a visual guide, here’s a great video resource for how to hang wallpaper with paste. Also, enjoy other helpful resources like how to decorate a bookshelf, hanging art on bookshelves, when to hire an interior designer vs an interior decorator, and how much does an interior designer cost?
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