Things You'll Need:
- Vinyl wallpaper
- Premixed vinyl to vinyl adhesive
- Paint roller
- Mohair paint roller cover
- Short-bristled smoothing brush
- Scissors/razor
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Step 1
Apply primer to the wall. Choose a primer that is made to prepare walls for papering, as this will help the new vinyl wallpaper to adhere to the surface when you install it.
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Step 2
Spread adhesive on the sheets of vinyl wallpaper. You will need to use special vinyl-to-vinyl adhesive because regular adhesives will not adhere the wallpaper to itself in the areas where it overlaps. Use a mohair-covered paint roller for the adhesive application.
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Step 3
Apply the vinyl wallpaper to the primed wall in the same manner that you would apply any type of wallpaper. This is accomplished by following the top-line to apply the sheet. Leave a small overhang where you will trim the paper later in the process, after you have applied it to the wall and smoothed it out.
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Step 4
Smooth the vinyl wallpaper with a short bristled smoothing brush, working from the center out to the edges of the paper. Because vinyl is heavier that other wallpapers, you'll need to use 3;/4 inch bristles because they are sturdier than those on a regular wallpaper smoothing brush. A regular brush will no adequately smooth the vinyl wallpaper.
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Step 5
Once you have applied three to four pieces of vinyl wallpaper, trim it and inspect it carefully for any blisters. If you find blisters, puncture them carefully with a needle. Squeeze the area to force out any air or adhesive that was trapped inside.
