How to Prepare a Wall for Wallpaper Border
Author: shunmei Time: 2017-07-20 17:27:50
How to Prepare a Wall for Wallpaper Border
1.Sand the walls where the wallpaper will be hung.
2.Use a light touch, moving the sandpaper over the areas just enough to smooth out any imperfections in the wall and add some texture to ultra-smooth paints.Avoid sanding any areas where the wallpaper will not be placed.
3.Locate and fill any cracks in the wall where the wallpaper will be hung with wall compound.
4.Smooth the compound on with a margin trowel.
5.Scrape off any excess so the repair is flat.
6.Allow the compound to dry according to the manufacturer's directions.
7.Sand the edges of the repair smooth to blend them in with the rest of the wall.
8.Mark the wall where the wallpaper will be hung with a pencil and a level to find the correct placement and ensure a straight hanging.
9.Measure each wall where the wallpaper will be hung.
10.Add 2" to 3" for overlap to your measurements.
11.Lay the paper flat and measure out the first section.
12.Mark the area to be cut with a straight edge and pencil.
13.Make a single, straight cut through the paper beginning at the top of the border and pull the razor blade straight back toward you through the paper.
14.Hold the paper against the wall to double check the size before hanging.
