The fun part is choosing the wallpaper. There are so many pattern and textures to choose from, you won't know where to start. If you are new to this job, choose a pattern that does not require matching. It will make the job easier and you will save money since you don't have to waste paper to meet the matching points.



The room you will be papering should be the prime consideration in choosing the wallpaper. In a kitchen or bathroom, you may want to choose a vinyl coated paper since it will resist grease and moisture and be easier to clean. Coated fabrics look good in living rooms and bedrooms and add some sound insulation.

Measure the room carefully to avoid running out of wallpaper. Rolls of paper are sold from lot, so if you have to go back and buy more, it may not be a perfect match if it is a different lot.

Gather the right tools together before you start the job. You will need a knife and scissors for trimming, a measuring tape, a ruler, sponges, a seam roller to remove bubbles, a seam sealer, extra adhesive, a ladder, and a bucket.

Prepare the wall beforehand. Remove outlets, light switches, fill any holes and repair cracks and holes. Clean the wall so it is free of grease and stain.

Pick a spot to start. Usually starting at a door or window will make it easier to hide errors in the beginning. Now, draw a "plumb line". This is a line that is perfectly straight that you can line your first piece of paper against.

You are ready to hang now. If you have chosen pre-parsed wallpaper, you dunk the paper in the water or use a tray to wet the paper without wrinkling it. Wrinkles are almost impossible to get out so you want to avoid them.If the paper is not pre-pasted, you have to apply the paste and fold the strips, paste to paste to put against the wall, again avoiding creases and wrinkles.

Using the plumb line as a guide, hang the first piece of wallpaper. Then sponge out any bubbles and press the paper firmly against the wall with the sponge. Now trim the top and the bottom with the razor.

Continue, moving from strip to strip, and making sure that each strip fits closely to the prior one, with no gaps or overlaps. If you have a matching pattern, you will have to line up matching points at the same time. After every three strips, gently press down all of the seams with a seam roller.Pressing too hard will cause the glue to seep out. If there are any loose spots, use adhesive to stick them down.