-New Drywall
Apply a wallcovering primer with a brush or roller.
This provides a smooth even surface to adhere the wallpaper.
Also, it will be easier to remove the wallcovering at a later date.
Allow to dry throughly.
-Painted Walls
Fill cracks or holes with spackling compound. When dry, sand any rough spots until smooth.
Be sure to clean walls with a bleach or ammonia and water solution.
Then, apply a wallcovering primer to the entire wall surface.
-Existing Wallpaper
Remove old wallcoverings and sand smooth. Clean walls with a bleach or ammonia and water solution.
Apply a primer to wall surface. *Note* Hanging over existing wallpaper is possible but not recommended.
However, if you are going to go over the existing paper- use a wallcovering primer over the wall and
see how it reacts- if it bubbles up after drying then it will need to be striped off the wall.
If it is not bubbled-then you can hang over it with a vinyl over vinyl adhesive for existing vinyl wallcoverings.
For non vinyl existing papers you can hang with the prepasted paste on the back of the wallpaper or a clear adhesive- however sizing over the existing wallpaper would help with grip and positioning.
If you are not sure if the existing wallpaper is a vinyl- play it safe by using the primer over the paper surface.
Use a pigmented [white] primer over an existing wallpaper if it is darker than the new wallpaper-
It is possible for the old pattern to show through the new wallpaper if it is a light background.
-All walls should be sized to maximize slip. This allows for easier postioning of wallpaper
as it is being hung, and makes it easier to remove at a later date.
Clean wall of dirt and grease.Grease spots can bleed through new wallcovering,
a stain killer can be used over the greasy areas.
-Start project in an inconspicuous spot such as behind a door, in a corner or next to a window.
Determin strip measurement and possible pattern placement on wall. If the paper has a pronounced pattern,
plan to have an entire motif below the final trimmed top edge for the most pleasing effect.
-Cut strip to have small excess on top and bottom of strip.
-Lay strip pattern side down on flat surface. Brush water or activator on prepasted paper or
paste on unpasted paper on the back with a paint brush.
-Fold paper from each end to center,paste side to paste side. This is a booking process
to activate paste and to relax the wallpaper.Allow paper to set for a few minutes for the adhesive to activate.
- Unfold top portion of fole and position on the wall with level or plumb line. Leaving a small excess at the top
of strip to later trim. First and last strip on each wall should have approx. 1/4- 1/2 inch
lapping onto adjoining wall to hide corner when leveling the first strip of the new wall.
-After top portion of strip is level with excess at ceiling and lapped in corner.
-Smooth out portion with a smoother or brush, from center toward the edges to remove air bubbles.
Unfold bottom portion of strip and repeat smoothing.If wrinkles occur,pull strip away from wall and rehang.
-Trim along top & bottom of strip with straight edge and razor blade.
Clean strip with wet sponge.
-Determine pattern match for next strip. Cut strip and fit strip edges together without any overlap or gap.
Carefully match patterns at seam. Follow previous directions.
-Allow wallpaper adhesive to set a minute, then roll seam with seam roller to ensure adhesion and tight seam.
-Before hanging the last strip on the wall measure the distance from the edge of the last strip's edge
to the corner (adding in the corner lap).
-Cut the strip at the measurement the entire length of the strip into two pieces and hang first piece.
The first piece should be hung and lap onto the next wall (to hide unlevel corners and to have the capability
of arranging the next piece to be level without noticing it visually.) The second piece, which will start the
new wall should be leveled while lapping over the corner lapped piece.
-Continue hanging
-Measure wall width corner to corner. Each border strip should extend to full width plus 1/2" to extend around corners onto adjoining walls. Brush onto the back of the border -water on prepasted borders or brush paste on unpasted borders.If border is being applied over vinyl wallpaper or other shiny surfaces- do not wet border but us a vinyl over vinyl adhesive.Fold border as shown or back to back- allow time to activate paste.
Hang border and lap onto next wall approx. 1/4 inch to hide corner. Smooth as you go.Start new roll in corner matching pattern and positioning for new wall. Clean with sponge and fresh water to remove excess paste.
-Use a sharp razor blade. The snap off knifes are very convenient for keeping your blade sharp.
-On large repeat patterns work off of two different bolts of wallpaper to save paper from the repeat.
-Hang on room temperture walls. Temperature changes on walls can result in seam separation and other problems. Since the paper expands and contracts as it dries walls should be at a consistent temperture through the drying process.
-Save a sample and the pattern number with run/lot number of your wallpaper. These numbers are critical for later locating the pattern.
and make your experience enjoyable. Have fun with your project!
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