Solvite 1574677 Overlap & Border, Ready to Use Wallpaper Paste for Hanging Borders & Overlapping Seams, Strong Glue, Easy-to-Use Wallpaper Glue for Quick Wallpaper Repairs, 1x240g

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Don’t assume the corner you’re starting in is plumb. Use a level and draw a straight plumb line about 1/4 in. past where you want the first panel of paper to end. Take into account that inside corner seams need to be overlapped at least 1/8 in. For more information, see “Seam Inside Corners” below. Use a full roll of paper as a guide to lay out the room. Butt a roll into the corner where you plan to start, and make a pencil mark on the wall at the edge of the roll. Slide the roll down to that mark, and make another pencil mark at the other edge of the roll. Keep doing this until you know where every seam is going to fall. You may have to cut down the first panel to avoid hanging small strips (3 in. or less) near doors and corners. When starting from an inside corner, allow at least 1/8 in. overlap on wallpaper from the adjacent wall. This lets you hang the paper plumb, regardless of how plumb the corner is. Don't know how to hang wallpaper? Afraid if you try you'll end up more papered than the walls? Follow these 10 pro tips for how to install wallpaper, and your job will be done before you know it. And it'll look great! Have the necessary tools for this DIY how to install wallpaper project lined up before you start—you’ll save time and frustration.

Lap one panel over the other, and cut down the middle of the overlap. Angle the knife blade down low so more than just the tip of the blade is doing the cutting. Use natural sponges to clean off paste residue after each sheet is hung. It’s a lot easier to clean up the paste while it’s still moist instead of waiting until it cures.It might just work if you gently use the edge of roller @ 45% along the seam. Caefull don't go to hard at it or you could bruise the paper and make things worse.

Finally, cover the whole wall with “wall size,” a primer/sizing product. Bob is using Shieldz made by Zinsser in the photo. Don’t skip this step! Using wall size will help the paper adhere to the wall and reduce the chance that the paper will shrink. It also makes it easier to remove the paper when the time comes. One-gallon containers are available at home centers. And never, hang wallpaper over unfinished drywall—it won’t ever come off if you do. Make sure all the walls have at least one coat of primer. We know how important every bonding and filling job is, so whether you are working with cardboard, carpet, chipboard, paper, plaster, or wood we've got you covered with our range of adhesives to get the job done. After you’ve folded a length of paper, roll it. Set each roll in front of the wall where it’s going to be hung.

Make relief cuts before trimming

Bob Rowland has been hanging wallpaper for more than 44 years. He’s covered hundreds of acres of commercial walls and has worked on everything from modest starter homes up to the governor’s mansion in St. Paul, MN. He’s one of our best resources for learning best practices for how to install wallpaper. Run a smoother over every square inch of the paper. Don’t push too hard and squeeze out the paste or stretch the paper. Using wall size will help the paper adhere to the wall and reduce the chance that the paper will shrink. It also makes it easier to remove the paper when the time comes.