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Pasting

Use a plumb line or spirit level to ensure the position

of the rst length is vertical. Mark a vertical feint line

on the wall 50cm from the corner to compensate for

any unevenness in the corner.

If there’s a feature in the room such as a replace,

start in the centre of it.

Cut the rst piece according to the height of the

wall, allowing a margin at the top and bottom for

trimming.

You may want to pencil mark a small ‘T’ on the rear

of each length to denote the top.

Use ready mixed paste for greater adhesion. Ready

mixed adhesive contains less water and has better

adhesive properties than self-mix paste. Therefore

there is less risk of edges curling and shrink back.

Generously paste an even coat of adhesive on the

rst length (decorative surface face down) ensuring

the whole area, particularly the edges, are well

covered. Avoid getting any paste on the decorative

surface of the wallpaper.

Fold the paper (concertina style) with the adhesive

on the inside and leave the paper to soak for the

time recommended in the label instructions. This

is important because it allows the paper to fully

expand.

What you need:

4 Preparation check-list:

4 Check that all the batch numbers are the same on all

rolls.

4 Examine opened rolls for any print fault, shading or

pattern matching problems.

4 Keep all labels safe, in case of a problem. If you spot

any fault or defect stop the job and return defective

rolls and labels to retailer.

4 Remove any old wallpaper and ensure walls are

unied colour.

4 Fill in any cracks or holes. Use a ne grade

sandpaper for smoothing any rough surfaces.

4 Wash any painted surfaces to remove any dust,

dirt or grease. Use a medium grade sandpaper to

roughen the surface to create ‘key’.

4 Absorbent surfaces e.g. new plaster, should be

primed / sealed and allowed to dry.

4 For best results, cross line the walls and allow to dry.

4 Switch off radiators and open any windows as

wallpaper can shrink if the room is too warm.

Do not over soak as this will

make the paper difcult to

handle and may cause tearing

HOW TO HANG WALLPAPER

A step by step guide

Ready mixed paste, sharp retractable knife, decorator’s

brush, sharp decorator’s scissors, pencil, plumb line

or spirit level, paste table, step ladder, clean cloth or

sponge, sandpaper for wall preparation

Summary of content (2 pages)

PAGE 1
HOW TO HANG WALLPAPER A step by step guide What you need: Ready mixed paste, sharp retractable knife, decorator’s brush, sharp decorator’s scissors, pencil, plumb line or spirit level, paste table, step ladder, clean cloth or sponge, sandpaper for wall preparation Pasting 1 Use a plumb line or spirit level to ensure the position of the first length is vertical. Mark a vertical feint line on the wall 50cm from the corner to compensate for any unevenness in the corner.
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HOW TO HANG WALLPAPER A step by step guide Hanging 1 Line the first length up with the pencil line. 2 mooth the paper evenly onto the surface, using a S decorator’s brush from the centre to the edges to expel any air bubbles. The odd bits Plug sockets and light switches: 4 Turn off electricity at the mains. 4 Hang the wallpaper over the switch plate. 4 Make a small hole in the middle of where the switch is and cut diagonally out towards the corners using clean single cuts.