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Place half the length of paper on the pasting table and start applying the paste. Brush the paste outwards from the middle towards the edges in a ?herringbone? pattern. To avoid getting paste on the table, hang each edge of the paper about 20mm over the edge of the table before you paste it.

After pasting half, fold the paper over paste to paste, and complete the rest of the length. Fold to the middle in the same way. Then hang the two loops of paper over your arm and carry to the wall.

If you are using ready-pasted paper, cut it to length and loosely roll it up. Fill the trough supplied with water, place it at the foot of the wall and immerse the roll for about one minute before hanging.

Some vinyls are designed to be hung onto a pre-pasted wall. In this case, before pasting the wall put some newspaper or a polythene sheet on the floor to catch any drips.

Hanging and Trimming

To hang the paper, unfold the pasted sheet and position the top half on the wall, using the plumb line as a vertical guide. Slide it carefully against the line and upwards until you have about 50mm at the ceiling for trimming.

Now smooth the rest of the paper onto the wall. The best tool for this is a purpose-made hanging brush, but a soft cloth (or sponge on vinyl papers) will do if used with care. Start your smoothing strokes in the middle and work towards the edges to force out any air bubbles. After finishing the top half, unfold the bottom section and repeat the process. If you find that the length is misaligned, do not try to force it: peel off and start again.

To trim, force the paper well into the angle where the wall joins the ceiling and run the back of your scissors along the angle to make a crease. Gently peel the paper back off the wall and cut along the crease with scissors. In awkward corners, you may find it easier to cut the paper directly with a sharp trimming knife. Nevertheless, avoid doing so, if possible as it is easy to tear the paper.

Smooth the paper back onto the wall and repeat at the skirting. Finish by sponging any excess paste off the skirting board and ceiling before it dries.

Follow the same procedure with subsequent sheets, taking care to match any patterns. Sheets should always meet edge to edge at a butt joint unless specifically designed to take overlaps.

Allow the paper to dry for ten minutes and then run a mean roller or soft cloth down the seam to ensure good adhesion. Do not use a roller with embossed papers, as the texture will be flattened.

That's it for this article, next time in the final article of this series we'll take a look at all the tricky places you will need to paper such as around plug sockets and light switches.

Remember, measure twice, cut once.

There are a few basic steps you must keep in mind while handling or using your contact lens, in order to keep them from getting damaged, and also for optimum comfort on your part.

One commonly asked question is whether or not it's possible to tell if the contact lens is inside out. There's a very simple way to do this, first place the lens on your finger so that an upturned cup is formed. Then bring the lens up to eye level so that you can see the rim of the convex surface clearly. If the top edges of the lens appear flared out, the lens in inside out, and if it just forms a cup, or a ‘U' shape, you're holding the lens correctly.

Tinted lenses appear to have darker edges when held right side up, and some lenses have the brand name of the manufacturer etched onto the surface, which also assists in telling if the lens is inside out. However, there is no risk involved in applying the lens to your eye, inside out, you will only feel a slight discomfort.

Another important factor in using contact lenses is lens maintenance. Make sure you wash your hands thoroughly before applying the lens to your eye, or when removing it. However, it's best to avoid soaps that are oily or too scented, since these tend to contain substances that might interfere with the make-up of your lens, or end up damaging it.

Take special care to avoid using products containing lanolin.

The steps involved in cleansing and applying contact lenses are as follows: first, gently shake your lens case containing the contact lens immersed in storage solution, to loosen the contact lens should it be stuck. Avoid touching or pulling the lens with your fingers as much as possible since you might end up damaging it. Then place the lens on your palm and rinse thoroughly with the cleansing solution prescribed for your specific brand.

After cleaning out the lens, dry your hands and place the lens on the tip of your finger, use your other hand to hold the eye open, and gently put the lens in place. Roll your eyes, and blink in order to let the lens settle. If you experience any discomfort, chances are that the lens hasn't been positioned properly, in which case it has to be removed, rinsed and replaced properly. If you are stand in front of a sink while removing or applying a lens, cover the drain with a clean paper towel, since if you drop the lens into the drain by accident, it'll be irretrievable.

By adhering to a few simple rules of contact lens usage, you can obtain the best results from this extremely convenient device.

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