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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago
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I’m going to wallpaper my bedroom wall for the second time. The first time I did it, it looked ok but not amazing.
Any tips to get a more accomplished finish? |
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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago
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"Try getting a wallpaper that hasn't got much of a pattern to it. Easier to match up. If your not that confident doing it  "
The last one had a simple pattern and I actually matched it up perfectly, which surprised me. It was cutting the edges that I struggled with  |
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By (user no longer on site)
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"I’m going to wallpaper my bedroom wall for the second time. The first time I did it, it looked ok but not amazing.
Any tips to get a more accomplished finish? "
Get someone else to do it 
I am shite at DIY but I am also a perfectionist, so me doing it would be a huge no no |
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"Try getting a wallpaper that hasn't got much of a pattern to it. Easier to match up. If your not that confident doing it
The last one had a simple pattern and I actually matched it up perfectly, which surprised me. It was cutting the edges that I struggled with "
Use a super sharp blade and use a new one after every 4 or so cuts as they soon go blunt and tear the paper, I found that razor blades are better than Stanley blades (other brands are available) as they have a much finer edge.
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Make sure you have a sharp knife and scissors and a straight edge if it's a flat wall mark out start one end if curved mark out so joint is in the corner if that's no good do what I do and pay a professional  |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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"The issue was definitely the testing when cutting the bottom. Do I wait for the adhesive to dry before I cut it or cut it wet? "
yeah let it dry a bit but not fully dry it cuts much easier without ripping
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By (user no longer on site)
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"I’m going to wallpaper my bedroom wall for the second time. The first time I did it, it looked ok but not amazing.
Any tips to get a more accomplished finish? "
I totally hate it so am absolutely no good to advise you , wallpapering ain't my thing tbh, there's an art to being good at it , that's what l think anyway. |
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By (user no longer on site)
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"The issue was definitely the testing when cutting the bottom. Do I wait for the adhesive to dry before I cut it or cut it wet? "
Cut when wet. Trim before applying next length |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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"More trouble than it's worth o/p. Ensure wall is smooth and filled where needed. Use a good 'trade' paint instead."
You’d still need to make sure the wall is smooth and filled if you were painting it…
Why say paint it when she wants it papered - two completely different things   |
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Sand walls before get rid of any lumps.
Paint the wall with a good quality silk finish paint,this is more about making it easier to strip the paper at a later date should you wish and clean walls after.
Use a plumbbob or level to level a line down. Never start from a corner.
Don't leave a gap between sheets as it will always shrink back when dry and leave an unsightly line try to overlap/butt edges so you can flatten.
Use a damp sponge to work out any air bubbles.
Make sure you get mor paper than you need all from same batch have at least one or two extra rolls.
Good quality paper is worth paying for.
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By (user no longer on site)
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Depending what the walls are like I would use a lining paper first then you can paper your walls to cut top and bottom try and use a spatula band a craft knife the spatula will help push the paper tighter into the ceiling and down to the skirting good lucky |
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I find "paste the wall" papers easier to hang. Choose a no match pattern if possible. Seam roller the joints. Trim when wet with a sharp wallpaper knife. Don't paper under electric lights unless you have no option. Spend time ensuring the walls are as smooth as possible. Don't paper around internal corners.
I've just done the whole house so hope this helps |
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paste the paper to the require amount allow to soak
different papers need different soak times.
plumb bob a straight line or mark wall with a line done by a level and pencil but you need to first mark the wall and check paper width to corner adjust the mark so you can trim at the corner edge of wall.
walls are never straight so allways start in the corner
use a wall paper brush to brush out any air bubbles from the middle to one edge and then to the other edge as your hanging the paper
many use knives but there not always the best a good long pair of scissors are best to use |
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Don't start from the corners, middle of the paper aligns with the middle of the wall. That way any pattern is perfectly matched at either end when the wall meets the corner.
If you're confident loosen the sockets off the wall and paper to the mounting box behind. When the papers dry screw the sockets and switches back to the wall. Much neater finish.
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By (user no longer on site)
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Always start in the centre and find your plume line. Sharp scissos a must preferably paper scissors and a craft knife. Smoothing out brush or dry clean cloth and away you go |
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By (user no longer on site)
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"I’m going to wallpaper my bedroom wall for the second time. The first time I did it, it looked ok but not amazing.
Any tips to get a more accomplished finish? "
Yeah pay someone else to do it lol |
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By (user no longer on site)
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"It’s going well so far, thanks for the tips
Kudos to you for doing it. I do not have a straight, flat wall in my house and daren’t attempt any diy because invariably it leads to a million other jobs that need doing.   "
You should see my apartment. Two of the external walls are curved (outwards) as is the ceiling line (upwards).
Actually, you should see my apartment. 
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By *iss SJWoman
over a year ago
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"It’s going well so far, thanks for the tips
Kudos to you for doing it. I do not have a straight, flat wall in my house and daren’t attempt any diy because invariably it leads to a million other jobs that need doing.
My wife use to say every time I did DIY I took thousands off the value if the house x"
My loo needed a new handle and ballcock. Ended up needing a completely new bathroom including flooring, bath, shower everything!  |
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Never start in a corner, hang paper to be trimmed in the corners. Don't wrap around much external corners, inch is plenty, tear paper down and match the tear on other side and ensure you make sure this is plumb too. For best results around fittings loosen, not remove, and tuck about 5mm under, making sure that paste isn't going to be oozing out, a quick wipe and the tighten fitting. |
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"It’s going well so far, thanks for the tips
Kudos to you for doing it. I do not have a straight, flat wall in my house and daren’t attempt any diy because invariably it leads to a million other jobs that need doing.
My wife use to say every time I did DIY I took thousands off the value if the house x
My loo needed a new handle and ballcock. Ended up needing a completely new bathroom including flooring, bath, shower everything! "
Impressive. Hats off to you x |
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"Never start in a corner, hang paper to be trimmed in the corners. Don't wrap around much external corners, inch is plenty, tear paper down and match the tear on other side and ensure you make sure this is plumb too. For best results around fittings loosen, not remove, and tuck about 5mm under, making sure that paste isn't going to be oozing out, a quick wipe and the tighten fitting."
An inch is plenty is a term I've heard many times x |
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