Hanging with the Inside

Lining paper is can help give you a great finish and make it easier to hang your wallpaper paper, but is it worth the extra cost and shag factor?     To line or not to line, that is the question - and to answer it you need to consider the condition...

What wallpaper paste should I use?  Wallpaper paste is pretty straight forward but important to get right. Basically - get a paste that’s compatible with your wallpaper, mix it correctly and Bob’s your uncle.  But getting your paste wrong can get you into a sticky situation (or rather the opposite...

How to hang wallpaper – preparation and installation guide for beginners.   The first thing most DIY decorators want to know is: “how hard is it to hang wallpaper?”.  Usually the answer is something like: “pretty easy, mate.”  Because with a bit of preparation, some basic tools and a good attitude,...

Can I hang wallpaper over painted walls? How do I hang wallpaper over painted walls?  Wallpapering over a tired-looking painted wall is a great way to give your room a new lease on life. But when papering over a previously painted wall, there a few things to beware of:  Enamel...

How do I prepare my wall for wallpaper? Do I need to prepare my wall before wallpapering?    Preparing your wall is the most important part of the job.  It’s not exaggerating to say it’s more important than the actual wallpaper hanging because the quality of your surface can dramatically...

Do I need to size my walls before wallpapering? What is wallpaper size?      When it comes to wallpaper, ‘size’ matters.  But put away the tape measure because when talking about ‘size’, we’re talking about a compound used to make it easier to hang and remove wallpaper.  Size is essentially a...