Hanging Patterned Wallpaper Feature Wall

Use a spirit level to make sure that your wallpaper hangs straight use a spirit level and mark a line down the wall with a pencil.

Hanging patterned wallpaper feature wall. Here is an example of how to get it right. Hanging subsequent pieces is difficult because you must match the pattern. Wash any dirt or dust from the old walls and sand smooth any chipped paint. Wallpaper from cole and son wallpapers donated by www.

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. How to wallpaper a feature wall as a topic is mainly about deciding on the best position to start papering. Remove electrical outlet and light switch covers. Decorator for 30 years harry anstice shows you how to wallpaper a feature wall quickly and effectively.

Remove excess adhesive with a clean damp cloth. In other words there is no need to alter any part of the hands on how to wallpapering technique but there is a need to be as accurate as possible when deciding on where to hang your first length. For bold patterned wallpaper it s best to begin from the centre of the room or from a dominant feature such as a chimney breast. Novices should hold the paper against the wall so that the pattern lines up and then mark the top and bottom for cutting.

Remove old wallpaper using wallpaper remover a wide blade and rags.