Start Hanging Wallpaper Feature Wall

First of all find out exactly where the mid point of your feature wall lies.

Start hanging wallpaper feature wall.

Decorator for 30 years harry anstice shows you how to wallpaper a feature wall quickly and effectively. Cut a piece of wallpaper larger than the plate. Install the first drop about 1 8 inch from the guideline. Apply the top half of the strip to the wall slightly overlapping the ceiling and adjoining wall.

Wallpaper from cole and son wallpapers donated by www. Here i ve used a red dotted line to represent the mid point. Position the plumb or level at the desired location. Wherever you start use a plumb and chalk line or a carpenter s level and pencil to create a straight vertical plumb guideline.

Cut a piece of paper a few inches longer than you need. Apply paste to the plate then lay it face down on the paper. Everything else is dependent on this measurement so take your time and with the help of a spirit level and pencil draw a light vertical line on the wall from ceiling to floor. Using a plumb line and pencil mark a vertical line on the wall.

Mix the wallpaper paste with the amount of water that it says on the packet and leave it to stand for a few minutes. Hold them both on the wall and adjust the paper to match the pattern on the wall. You can use a spirit level instead if you prefer. Plan for dealing with unlevel ceilings and out of plumb walls.