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Summary
Hanging wallpaper is very straightforward. The
following topics contain information about the best
practice for hanging wallpaper:
1 Preparing the surface
2 Preparing the surface
3 Checking the wallpaper
4 Deciding upon a focal point
5 Choosing the starting point
6 Minimising mismatch
7 Cutting wallpaper
8 Preparing the wallpaper
9 Folding the wallpaper
10 Hanging the wallpaper
11 Adjust the seams
12 Trimming the ends of the paper
Tools
Paint Roller, Smoothing Brush, Seam Roller, Broad
Bladed Paint Scraper, Ladder
Primer, Wallpaper, Adhesive.
Step 1 - Preparing the surface
Walls should be clean and in good repair before you
start hanging wallpaper as flaws will show through.
Newly plastered walls should be prepared with a
primer.
Step 2 - Estimating the paper requirements
Measure the total length of all the walls in the
room then multiply that by the height of the walls.
Subtract the amount of space covered by doors and
windows. Multiply the whole lot by 1.15 for wastage.
Check the coverage figure of the roll and divide it
into your total figure. Round this up to find the
number of rolls to buy.
Step 3 - Checking the wallpaper
It is recommended to open each roll and check for
any potential mismatch of the patterns and colours.
That way you can get replacements for any problem
rolls before you are knee deep in wallpaper paste!
Step 4 - Deciding upon a focal point
Decide the focal point of the room, usually the
wall you first see when you enter. At the centre
point of the wall, use a spirit level or plumb line
to lightly pencil a line from the ceiling down to
the floor. Mark off the paper width from that line
in both directions and pencil plumb lines through
each.
Step 5 - Choosing the starting point
Assuming your measurements are accurate you can
begin at any of the lines you have drawn. To be safe,
you might want to start in the centre of that wall
to get the most prominent strips positioned properly.
Step 6 - Minimising mismatch
Unless thereÆs a natural break in the room where
there is no paper there is bound to be a point where
you will not be able to match the pattern between
two strips. Plan ahead to hide the seam as you need
to minimise the impact of that mismatch.
Step 7 - Cutting wallpaper
Measure from the top of the skirting board to the
ceiling or cornice ceiling moulding. Add 100-150mm
to that figure for trimming purposes. Measure off
strips off that length and cut with scissors.
Step 8 - Preparing the wallpaper
Pour the paste into a clean paint roller tray and
use a paint roller to spread it over the paper. If
possible, hire a long wallpapering table. If not,
any clean, flat surface will be sufficient. As paper
varies, follow the manufacturer's instructions, using
the suggested adhesive and applying it as recommended.
Step 9 - Folding the wallpaper
You may need to let the paste penetrate the wallpaper.
Gently fold the ends of each strip back to the middle
so that the pasted sides are touching, then line up
the edges carefully. Fold it in half again and loosely
roll the strip. This will keep the paste from drying
out before you hang it and allow the strip to ærelaxÆ.
Step 10 - Hanging the wallpaper
Take the first folded piece up the ladder, then peel
back the top to free that end. Line up the edges with
your plumb lines and use a smoothing brush to apply
the top to the wall, leaving 75mm for trimming. Peel
off the bottom half of the paper and brush that into
position on the wall. Go over the paper again with the
brush to remove any air bubbles or wrinkles.
Step 11 - Adjusting the seams
The second and subsequent strips will follow the same
pattern as the first. Make sure the edge of the second
strip is flush to the edge of the first one. Gently
roll the seam once with a seam roller. Finish the strip
as before, brushing out the bubbles and wrinkles and
then wiping off any excess paste.
Step 12 - Trimming the ends of the paper
After you have hung four or five strips you will be
ready to trim the excess paper from the top and bottom.
Use a broad bladed paint scraper to crease the paper in
the correct position. Carefully cut the paper in
sections as wide as the scraper with a blade, protecting
the paper as you go. Always press firmly with the scraper
to prevent tearing the damp paper.