Ways to wallpaper

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Hi all

Today we are decorating the hall way and stairs and one wall will have paper on, However my father in law is making it look hard work... I've never done it before but I'm a quick learner so won't take long to learn...

The way he does it is....

Get the length and cut
Slap aload of paste on the paper
Stick to wall
Then trim using a pair of scissors

How I would do it (after watching YouTube)

Measure the width of a sheet and length
Use tape measure to mark on the wall
Draw a straight line with a leveller from top to bottom
Paste that section
Stick paper
Trim with Stanley blade

It will be nice to see how you all go about it, he just seems to use so much paste, the sheets almost look see through :p and when he trims with scissors it looks tacky..

I'm going to start doing it from now on...

I think this is more a In-Law rant thread

Cheers
 
I wallpaper like option B :D don't forgot wallpaper brush for bubbles and smoothing and I use a wide plastic putty knife to get a nice edge along the skirting/corners/coving before cutting with a blade
 
JRJ said:
I wallpaper like option B :D don't forgot wallpaper brush for bubbles and smoothing and I use a wide plastic putty knife to get a nice edge along the skirting/corners/coving before cutting with a blade
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That's the way I thought would be best... I'm gonna learn that way I think, just seems easier and less hassle
 
The paper will tell you if its paste to wall or paste to paper, both types exist and the pastes are also different!
Paste the wall is easiest generally

If the scissors are sharp and long you can often get a better edge that way, the risk with a blade is that if the paper tears (the cheaper the more risk) it will be a nightmare. Cutting with scissors reduces this risk.
 
Mercenary Keyboard Warrior said:
The paper will tell you if its paste to wall or paste to paper, both types exist and the pastes are also different!
Paste the wall is easiest generally

If the scissors are sharp and long you can often get a better edge that way, the risk with a blade is that if the paper tears (the cheaper the more risk) it will be a nightmare. Cutting with scissors reduces this risk.
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I just thought you could paste the wall no matter the type of paper, shows how much I know...

So you'd recommend trimming with sharp scissors over Stanley?
 
I've done it both ways and only use method A these days. Using a stanley blade to cut the damp paper is very risky and usually lead to some rips. You may be able to get away with it depending on how thin the paper is, though. Scissors may take longer to cut but give you a much better result.
 
Always use the plumb line, yes, although you should only need it for the first sheet. I usually paste the paper as it helps it fall nicely as you're putting it on.

I'm not in a rush to put any up though!
 
Paste the paper and leave for a few mins..

Also worth checking though. If its an old house might be worth sizing the wall first

I decorated my sons bedroom in an old house.. Came in the next morning ALL wallpaper on the floor.. I was Gutted to say the least.. Tuns out the old plaster just sucked in all the paste
 
As above
I used to paste then hang and got loads of bubbles - when talking to a mate who is a painter and decorator he said cut six lengths then paste the lot and fold and hang anywhere -chairs -table etc .
When you have pasted the last one the first will be well soggy and perfect to hang - slides easy and no bubbles.
The best method is smooth and sand the walls then paint them - stopped papering years ago - it's a poo job.
 
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