Hanging Patterned Wallpaper Feature Wall

Decorator for 30 years harry anstice shows you how to wallpaper a feature wall quickly and effectively.

Hanging patterned wallpaper feature wall.

How to wallpaper a feature wall as a topic is mainly about deciding on the best position to start papering. If you re hanging wallpaper on new drywall prime the wall first with wallpaper primer to seal the drywall and help the paper adhere to the wall. Remove excess adhesive with a clean damp cloth. For bold patterned wallpaper it s best to begin from the centre of the room or from a dominant feature such as a chimney breast.

Remove old wallpaper using wallpaper remover a wide blade and rags. Novices should hold the paper against the wall so that the pattern lines up and then mark the top and bottom for cutting. Wallpaper from cole and son wallpapers donated by www. If your aim is to create a connection between wall decorations and wallpaper pattern it is important to arrange all pictures in a coherent fashion.

Use a spirit level to make sure that your wallpaper hangs straight use a spirit level and mark a line down the wall with a pencil. You would also like to add two smaller pictures 20 x 30 cm and 30 x 30 cm. One of the paintings you would like to hang on the wall is 80 x 80 cm. Remove electrical outlet and light switch covers.

Wash any dirt or dust from the old walls and sand smooth any chipped paint.