Start Hanging Wallpaper Feature Wall

Position the plumb or level at the desired location.

Start hanging wallpaper feature wall.

Plan for dealing with unlevel ceilings and out of plumb walls. Hold them both on the wall and adjust the paper to match the pattern on the wall. Cut from the part of the pattern that matches the paper on the wall around the switch. Wherever you start use a plumb and chalk line or a carpenter s level and pencil to create a straight vertical plumb guideline.

Cut a piece of paper a few inches longer than you need. Here i ve used a red dotted line to represent the mid point. Apply paste to the plate then lay it face down on the paper. Decorator for 30 years harry anstice shows you how to wallpaper a feature wall quickly and effectively.

Everything else is dependent on this measurement so take your time and with the help of a spirit level and pencil draw a light vertical line on the wall from ceiling to floor. Slide the wallpaper into position lining up with the plumb line. Hang first strip start at your plumb line and ensure the pattern is right side up. You can use a spirit level instead if you prefer.

Cut a piece of wallpaper larger than the plate. Wallpaper from cole and son wallpapers donated by www. Mix the wallpaper paste with the amount of water that it says on the packet and leave it to stand for a few minutes. Using a plumb line and pencil mark a vertical line on the wall.