How to Hang Wallpaper | Dining Room Project

Hanging wallpaper can seem intimidating, but it’s not as hard as you might think! Follow these easy steps, and you’ll be wallpapering like a pro!

Materials:

• Wallpaper
• Wallpaper Adhesive

Tools:

• Laser Level
• Paint Brush, Roller, and Tray Kit
• Smoothing Tool
• Utility Knife

Step 1: Prep Your Walls

To start, make sure your walls are clean and dry before applying the wallpaper adhesive. I used warm water, degreaser, and a microfiber cloth to wipe down my walls to remove any dust or debris left behind from the construction process. Once the walls are clean, use a roller to apply a thick coat of wallpaper adhesive to your first section. The glue that I used goes on pink and turns clear when it’s dry, so you can see if there’s any areas that you might’ve missed.

Step 2: Start in the Corner

The first panel is the most difficult, but also the most critical piece of wallpaper to hang. It sets the tone for the rest of the wallpaper. You want to make sure it’s completely level and plumb before moving on to the next section. *FYI* Level means even from side to side, and plumb means even from top to bottom. Never trust your walls to be plumb, always use a laser level to get the wallpaper perfectly straight! Leave some material overhanging in the corner and on the ceiling, then adjust the edge that your next panel will butt up against to be perfectly straight. I prefer to use pasted wallpaper over peel & stick because there is more time to adjust each section before the glue dries.

Step 3: Line Up the Edges

When your first panel is done and you’re ready to add your next panel, I like to start in the middle and line up the pattern there first. Once I have a 12 inch section lined up in the middle of my panel I slide my hand across the panel so that the middle is then stuck to the wall and then move my hands up the panel to stick the top. You’ll have to move it around the first couple tries to get the hang of it, but once you figure out where the pattern aligns and how to manage the panel, it is easy to tackle the rest of the wall! *Pro Tip* Make sure to add plenty of adhesive to the edges of the panels so you don’t end up with lifting and use a smoothing tool to remove any air bubbles before moving on to the next section.

Step 4: Cut the Excess!

Once the adhesive has had time to set and the wallpaper isn’t able to slide around, use a straight edge and utility knife to cut the overhanging edges. I use my smoothing tool as a straight edge to cut along the ceiling and in the corners to get perfectly straight lines. Then, you can step back and admire your new wallpaper!

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