Start Hanging Wallpaper Feature Wall

You can use a spirit level instead if you prefer.

Start hanging wallpaper feature wall.

Using a plumb line and pencil mark a vertical line on the wall. Use a plumb line or spirit level to mark a line where you can hang the first piece. Hang wallpaper to create a feature wall hanging wallpaper isn t as complicated as it might seem thanks to new techniques like paste the wall wallpaper. The first length is hung with its edge on the mid point line.

To avoid unpleasant surprises that result from poor seam placement or having patterns cut off in awkward places don t rush into. Cut from the part of the pattern that matches the paper on the wall around the switch. Afterward let your new feature wall dry overnight. Plan to lay seams where they ll be the least noticeable.

Remove electrical outlet and light switch covers. Wallpaper from cole and son wallpapers donated by www. Remove old wallpaper using wallpaper remover a wide blade and rags. Hang first strip start at your plumb line and ensure the pattern is right side up.

Although seam planning. Which is the dominant wall. How to wallpaper a feature wall. Notice that you are left with two narrower lengths in this situation one full length can be cut in half.

Hang the first piece to the right of the line and the second piece to the left. Apply paste to the plate then lay it face down on the paper. Here are the steps to planning for success. You then continue to hang full lengths either side of this until you reach the corners.

Apply the top half of the strip to the wall slightly overlapping the ceiling and adjoining wall. Cut a piece of wallpaper larger than the plate. 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. Hold them both on the wall and adjust the paper to match the pattern on the wall.

When it is time to switch things up use water to dampen one of the fabric s edges and slowly peel off. Mix the wallpaper paste with the amount of water that it says on the packet and leave it to stand for a few minutes. Next pull out the tacks and remove excess fabric along the ceiling and corners with a box cutter. Wash any dirt or dust from the old walls and sand smooth any chipped paint.

Decorator for 30 years harry anstice shows you how to wallpaper a feature wall quickly and effectively. You can use a wallpaper smoothing tool to eliminate creases and bubbles. Slide the wallpaper into position lining up with the plumb line. Cut a piece of paper a few inches longer than you need.