Wall Papering

Wall papering allows you to add dramatic color and style to a room easily. Whether you desire to cover one wall or an entire room, Wall papering with pre-pasted backing provides an excellent decorating choice for the homeowner.

A very important step in the Wall papering process is to make sure that the wall that you intend to cover is clean and free of previous Wall papering materials. Spackling should be used to fill any holes in the wall that may exist to provide a smooth surface for the new Wall papering. It may also be necessary to sand a wall that has a rough surface so that the Wall papering will adhere to the wall successfully.

Measure each wall from both vertically and horizontally to ensure that you purchase the correct amount of wall paper to complete your project.

As you begin your Wall papering project it is advisable to measure out each piece to fit the wall prior to attempting to apply it. This will also allow you to prepare for complicated areas such as windows and doors that require different shapes of wall paper pieces.

New wall paper generally comes pre-glued on the back. All that is required to activate the glue is water. After measuring each piece of wall paper, run the piece through a tub of water to ensure that all sections are covered and that the glue activates completely. Then, starting at the top of the wall line up the edge of the wall paper with the edge of the wall. Working down, begin to smooth out the wall paper against the wall until the one strip is straight and even. Using a roller or sponge you can then begin to work to press the wall paper firmly on the wall, paying special attention to seams and edges. When you are prepared to hand the next piece, butt the edges together, (without overlapping them) and press the seams together well when smoothing the wall paper.