How to put wallpaper on your wall

Previous steps

First of all, we have to gather all the materials that we are going to need. The list includes elements such as level, square, flexometer, roller, brush, ribbon, sponge, cloths, scissors, cutter, glue and wallpaper.

Next, it is necessary to establish the optimal conditions so that the wallpapering process runs smoothly. For this, it is necessary to make sure that the wall on which we are going to apply the wallpaper is smooth and clean. In the event that we have to remove a paper that was previously attached to the wall, we will do it with a paper remover and warm water. Once this is done, we measure the total height that we are going to cover without counting the baseboards and adding an extra five centimeters to then trim perfectly.

Cutting and gluing

When it comes time to cut the paper, it is important to look at whether the drawing it incorporates has continuity or not. If this is the case, in order to avoid mistakes, it is advisable to cut the strips of paper as they are placed. The advantages in this regard are clear: the sequence is respected and paper is saved. A tip to fix the first sheet is to use a level to draw a straight line that will serve as a guide.

It is time to glue the wall. To do this, we will use a brush and a specific glue for the type of paper we are going to use, thus achieving a perfect harmony between both elements. In any case, the ideal is that it is a glue that does not stain and that facilitates its use without fear of attacking, for example, nearby furniture such as door frames.

Fixing, leftovers and edges

Then, we are placing the paper having as a reference the line that we have previously drawn with the level. We will do this with the help of a brush that we will repeatedly pass over the paper to avoid wrinkles and bubbles that may appear. It is advisable not to peel off the sheet of paper completely before fixing it to the wall, but to peel it off as we cover the desired area. The next point is to remove with excess scissors and cutters the paper that invades the ceiling, frames, plugs and baseboards.

After fixing the first sheet of paper, keep in mind that the next must continue with the drawing sequence, so we will pay the utmost attention to locate the exact point of union to obtain the desired uniformity. It is important not to glue one sheet on top of the other, so the ideal thing is to look for continuity without making steps and joining the edges well. Once this is done, we slide a clean cloth with pressure on the paper so that it adheres well and is not rough. Thus, so that the joints are invisible, we roll the roller over them with a certain intensity.

To achieve a perfect finish, all these actions must be carried out before the glue dries, since in some cases it will be necessary to remove and replace the paper during fixing to correct errors. Once we have learned all this, it only remains to choose a design that satisfies us and get down to work.

In short, carrying out the wallpapering of a wall requires following with precision and precision a series of concrete steps such as those we have previously reviewed, but this does not prevent anyone with a little dedication and the appropriate materials from carrying it out without any problem. In this sense, it is worth mentioning the money savings that this entails, since these guidelines make it unnecessary to resort to any professional.