How to Hang Vinyl Wallpaper
Hanging vinyl wallpaper can add pattern and color to a room's wall surfaces. Vinyl wallpaper is durable and washable. A variety of contemporary designs and relief prints are available from home improvement stores and wallpaper outlets. Apply wallpaper by using adhesive glue. Remember to accurately measure the amount of wall space to be sure to purchase enough vinyl wallpaper. Always check the wallpaper rolls for the same dye lot or batch number for accurate color matching. Does this Spark an idea?
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Things You'll Need
- Sponge
- Vacuum cleaner
- Drop cloth
- Paint roller
- Paint tray
- Vinyl wallpaper sizing or primer
- Trim brush
- Measuring tape
- Razor blade
- Vinyl wallpaper
- Vinyl wallpaper glue or paste
- Wallpaper brush
- Smoothing tool
- Small needle
Instructions
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Wipe down the wall where your vinyl wallpaper will be installed, using a damp sponge to remove all dust, dirt and grease. Use a duster or vacuum cleaner to remove cobwebs from your wall's corners.
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Lay a drop cloth on your floor to protect it, and place a large table near the wall. Keep several feet of work space between the wall and the table.
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Use a paint roller to apply wallpaper primer, also known as sizing, in long, even, vertical strokes. Prime the edges and perimeter of your wall with a trim brush.
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Use a razor blade to cut a strip of wallpaper 1 inch longer then the wall's height.
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Using a stiff wallpaper brush, apply glue or paste to the undecorated side of your vinyl wallpaper. Cover all areas of your wallpaper.
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Pick up the wallpaper with glue, and press it against your wall, beginning at the top left corner.
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Use a wallpaper smoothing tool and brush against the wallpaper from the center outward to remove all air bubbles.
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Wipe your new wallpaper with a damp sponge to get rid of paste that has seeped from under the paper.
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Trim the bottom portion of this your vinyl wallpaper using a razor blade. Do not continue to cut if the paper begins to tear; wait five minutes before continuing.
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Tips & Warnings
Inspect your wallpaper right after the project is complete. If you find a bubble trapped under it, poke it with a pin, and press the spot with your finger to remove the air.
Applying primer ensures that you can easily remove your vinyl wallpaper at a later date.
Sand glossy walls with a sanding sponge prior to hanging wallpaper. Fill all holes and cracks prior to hanging for a smooth and even coverage.
Align your wallpaper edges, but do not overlap them at the seams.
Wash walls with mildew using a solution of bleach and warm water. Failing to remove the mildew will allow it to grow onto your newly applied vinyl wallpaper.
Always turn off electricity to the outlets and remove outlet covers prior to wallpapering. After pasting your wallpaper to the wall, cut out a small section to expose the outlet, and replace the covers when the project is finished.
