Step-by-step Process Of Hanging Textured Wallpaper

Textured wallpaper is easier to hang than normal paper as they are softer and more versatile

. This can be placed on any kind of wall and is usually used in homes with uneven walls and exposed plaster. It has many textures, patterns and designs and when it is applied on walls, it should be treated like normal paper but in a more careful way. In this article is a step-by-step process in hanging wall paper that is textured.

The first thing that you would need to do is to cover the room's floors with drop cloths. You should keep the wallpaper damp when it is hung and excess water or glue may drip on the floor.

Take a measurement of the wallpaper's width from a corner and subtract half an inch for overhang. Make a straight line to push the initial piece of wallpaper against it. Afterwards, take a measurement of the initial wall's length that you will place wallpaper on. To be safe, always cut the paper a bit longer.

Let the strip roll up loosely and then wet the wallpaper in water for at least 60 seconds or until you see the paste thickening. Make sure that you adhere to the package instructions. The best place to wet paper is in a bathtub. If you are utilizing a paper that's not yet pre-pasted, you will need to place a coating of paste to the whole back of the textured wallpaper to attach it.

Fold each end of the paper in the middle and then paste all of the sides together. This process is called booking. Make the paper sits still and properly until you see the paste thickening. Place and push the wallpaper's top edge to the wall top. Start in one corner and extend beyond half an inch of the wallpaper on the corner as this shall be cut slightly later on.

Push the whole length of the wallpaper onto the wall. Get a smoothing brush to smooth it and release bubbles or wrinkles made from the glue. Make sure that you do not to press the glue from under the paper. Get a clean towel and wipe the wallpaper with using a downward sliding manner. This will also mop out any glue coming out under the paper.

When both strips are hung, slice each corner of the wallpaper and make sure that both sides have an overlap. On the center make a smooth cut. Take off both the strips on any side and from underneath. Make a clean cut down the center, then remove the two strips from beneath. Push the edges towards each other.

If it is applicable, match the pattern to the following strip beginning at the wall top. The next piece should be measured and cut the way it was described in this article. You will need to soak, book, hang and measure all over again. Place the wallpaper on the edges of windows or doors and make sure that you use a utility knife for a more careful trimming if the paper is applied and smoothed. Prior to pasting over outlets or switches, switch off the electrical power. Make sure to cut carefully any long edges at the bottom or top of the wallpaper.

This is the step-by-step process you should follow when hanging textured wallpaper.

by: Shawni Groezinger

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