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Wallpaper 101

Hanging instructions and videos.

How to Measure a Wall for Wallpaper

Measuring your walls for wallpaper is an essential step to ensure you purchase the correct amount of material. Here's a quick guide to help you:. Tools you'll need:. Steps to measure your walls:. 1. Measure the height of the wall in feet. Measure fro

How to Prep Your Space for Wallpaper

You might need to allow several days to prepare your walls. For best results do not wallpaper over existing wallpaper, textured walls, or glossy paints. Repair any damaged areas on the walls, making sure to sand smooth. Pay attention to any sharp are

How to Prepare Walls for Peel and Stick Wallpaper

Peel and stick wallpaper is an easy and affordable way to create an accent wall that pops. Before you start to apply your wallpaper, you need to make sure your walls are prepped properly.

How to Hang Peel and Stick Wallpaper

For Best Results, apply to a completely smooth and clean surface using a smoothing tool to apply firm pressure. Peel and stick wallpaper will not adhere to textured walls or surfaces.

How to Hang Pre-pasted Sure Strip Wallpaper

Sure Strip wallpaper is manufactured with a unique substrate and special adhesive formulated to allow effortless application, and removal when it's time to redecorate.

How to Hang Non-Woven Unpasted Wallpaper

Non-woven wallpapers offer a softer, more refined look and feel than traditional wallpapers and are superior in strength. The added strength resists accidental tears during installation and makes removal easier when it's time to redecorate.

How to Hang Grasscloth, Sisal, and Abaca Wallpaper

Grasscloth is a natural, handcrafted product. Special care is required when handling and installing this type of wallpaper. It's a unique attribute with grasscloth to have slight variations in color, texture, or sheen.

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 a Wallpaper Border

Prepare the wallpaper border by first measuring the walls to determine the lengths of border you'll need. Then, cut the wallpaper border to the lengths you measured, adding a small amount to extend beyond the corner. Unroll about two feet of wallpape

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

Hanging Instructions for Magnolia Home Commercial Grade Wallcoverings

INSTALLATION GUIDE. Before cutting, examine goods to make certain pattern color is satisfactory, and as ordered. Cut panels and headers in roll number sequence, making sure that run numbers are broken at inside corners only. 55 1/2" WIDE COMMERCIAL W

Hand Sprayer for Pre-pasted Wallpaper Instructions

How to use the Hand Sprayer for Pre-pasted Wallpaper:. 1. Fill wallpaper sprayer with water. Pump handle to create pressure. 2. Cut wallpaper strip to fit wall height, allowing a few extra inches for trimming. 3. Lay cut strip, pattern side down, on

How to Remove Wallpaper

Instructions for removing different types of wallpapers.

How should I clean the wallpaper without damaging it?

To clean your wallpaper safely without damaging the print, you can use a lightly damp cloth with soapy water to remove dirt, dust, and other marks. However, avoid saturating the wallpaper with too much water. After cleaning, gently wipe the area with