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Tricky Areas

Running into a tricky spot? Here's how to handle the most common situations.

Hanging the First Strip

Using a level and a pencil, draw a straight line down the wall to indicate the starting point of your wallpaper. Once the line is marked take the booked strip to be the first strip hung and gently unfurl it. Place the wallpaper to the wall at the top

How to Hang in a Corner

Start hanging your wallpaper strip as usual, making sure to match the pattern and butt the seam of the previous strip. Tack the wallpaper to both sides of the corner, then gently push the wallpaper into the corner while smoothing out the side pattern

How to Hang Around a Window

Start hanging your strip as normal at the top of the wall. Allowing the wallpaper to drape over the window, feel for the top corner of the window casing. Using a sharp pair of scissors, make a diagonal cut toward the top corner, so the paper can lie

How to Hang Around a Curve

Start hanging your strip as normal at the top of the wall. Allowing the wallpaper to drape over the curved obstacle, feel for the edge. Roughly cut away the excess paper over the obstacle and clean away any adhesive residue. Once the excess has been