If you want to install wallpapers at home, please consider the following. Wallpapers live longer than paint. It will be more durable than paint 8 to 1. It puts "WOW" on your wall. It will last a long time with proper installation and can be easily removed when applied to a good primer/sealant. In my 27-year history, when a contractor or homeowner installed wallpaper on a secondary standard primer, the horror stories I saw gave the industry an unfavorable reputation.
If you remove the old wallpaper before installing a new wallpaper, use a good stripping solution that can be sprayed through a good 1 1/2 gallon. Open the garden sprayer. First, you need to peel the surface [printing surface] before the solution penetrates the backing. Be sure to cover all electrical boards with tape to prevent any water from coming into contact with them. Don't be afraid to put in the amount of spray, and don't be afraid of how much you spray on the wall. Fill the spray with warm water to help the solution penetrate better. Cover the floor with a painter or use a few towels to absorb the loss. I like to spray a few layers of light coat on the wall and wait for about 3 to 5 minutes. Let the solution get the job done. The backing paper should start to foam, you can start trying to peel off and scrape off the backing. Make sure you don't make another wall. If the wall is made with a good primer/sealant, the backing should be clean. If they are not, please say a prayer because you are likely to damage the wall surface and try to remove the backing.
If the wall is painted, you can use a good primer/sealant to prepare the surface for the new wallpaper. I like the two bands "Zinzer 1-2-3 and "Kilz Premium". There are other bands on the market that work well and are recommended for wallpaper, but I have used both bands for 27 years and both It has achieved great success.
Please note: These do not apply to highlights or oil levels. For those walls, you will need to use a product called "Gripper". Most knowledgeable Paint stores can help you solve this problem. Lay the wall and let it dry overnight.
Installing wallpaper is not for everyone. It requires special skills and patience. Having said that, I will try to share my knowledge over the past 27 years and provide you with the best advice.
There are a few things to keep in mind when picking wallpapers. The Shinny finish on the wallpaper will highlight any texture or flaws on the wall to be covered. If you are working on a textured wall, try selecting a wallpaper that can camouflage [hide] the texture. Another option is to have a slate contractor smooth out the texture. Some textures are not as noticeable as other textures. Please note that dark wallpapers tend to show a slightly lighter look. Large repetitions in pattern matching will result in more waste and more wallpaper. Some wallpapers are pre-paste and some are not. Wallpapers are sold in double rolls with widths of 20 1/2"... 27" and 36".
The basic tools you need are: a plastic smoothing tool or a smoothing brush [I use plastic], a sharp scissors, a level ruler, a roll of tape [at least 12'], a single-sided or snap-on blade, and a Put a 6-inch metal putty knife [trimming with a razor blade], a table for pasting and trimming wallpapers, a ladder [high enough to reach the ceiling without any risk of falling], I use a 4' ladder for 8&9 and 9' ceiling].
So, if I haven't scared you yet, let me try to explain how to install your new wallpaper. Always read the instructions [I will still learn and learn some things, not to mention if I have problems, I can save my ass!]
I usually check the width of the wallpaper first, and make a small mark on the wall with a pencil [NO PENS] to see if the seam may fall if I start in an area. After that, I will adjust back and forth to get the best seam position. When done, I will list the parts I need. I will not recommend this to everyone. You may want to cut 3 sheets at a time, pasting and installing them before cutting. I want to allow 3"-4" on the exact measurement of the wall so that my edges trim the top and bottom.
I paste all the wallpapers. Pre-paste and paste the thin version of the regular wallpaper I used. This makes it more mobile on the wall and provides extra grip. Paste 2-3 sheets of paper and fold the paper into a paste so they don't dry out and let them stand for 3-5 minutes. This gives them time to relax and expand
[Yes, the wallpaper is made of wood, and it expands when the wood gets wet.] Take the first piece of paper and apply it to the wall [waiting for the wallpaper to relax]. Carefully aim it at the pencil mark, starting at the top and leaving about 2 inches on the crown or ceiling. Continue to align the edges with the pencil marks on the wall. Smooth the wallpaper and bubbles with the smoothing tool. Be careful not to treat the wallpaper as aggressive or torn. When you trim the top and bottom with a razor blade, use a 6' putty knife to keep the wallpaper. Use 1 blade per cut! Carefully wash the wallpaper with a soft sponge and dry it with a towel.
Congratulations, you just hung up the first wallpaper. Continue to the next piece and align it with the one on the wall to make sure the pattern matches. Smooth, trim, wash and towel dry. Please note that the small bubbles under the wallpaper are very common and will disappear when the wallpaper is completely dry [about 2 days].
When working around windows and doors, be careful not to tear the wallpaper at the corners. I made a embossed cut with scissors, walked toward the corner of the door or window with scissors, and then stopped at the corner or a little further. This way you can work around the corner without changing your character.
Remember to keep the glue on the workbench. There are several sponges to conveniently wash the table, your tools, hands and finished wallpapers. Any glue left on the wallpaper will damage the finished surface over time [may last for a few months, then the print begins to peel off from the front] while ensuring that the ceiling, crown, skirting board, cabinet are cleaned with clean water and a towel .
Good luck, remember, when everything else fails... call a professional!
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