With the right tools and observing a few basic rules, even a layperson can easily beautify your home with new wallpaper.
Taking measurements and determining needs
There is a proven calculation formula for this: Find the length of all walls (Windows and doors included) and multiply this number by the height of the room. The result will be through 5 divided and results in the role requirement, for offcut one calculates 10-15% to.
Preparations and material
The subsurface must be properly prepared, because the new wallpaper does not adhere to trickling plaster and highly absorbent walls. In such cases, a primer with a deep primer is necessary, Cracks and damaged areas in the masonry must also be repaired before the renovation.
You should only wallpaper over existing wallpaper, if they are really still stuck, over a smooth, have an unstructured surface and do not shine through; otherwise better remove.
You will need a trestle table as a tool, Folding rule, sharp scissors or utility knife, Spirit level and pencil for drawing. Plus a bucket for the paste, a wide brush for application, Wallpaper brush and seam roller, to press the wallpaper strips and seams in place.
Cutting and applying the wallpaper
- Roll out the wallpaper with the back facing up, Determine the correct length and cut straight.
- As a protrusion you should be on both sides about 5 cm and with pattern wallpapers you have to pay attention to the correct pattern.
- The paste is applied from the center outwards, don't forget the edges, otherwise the wallpaper will come off at the seams.
- Then fold the strip of wallpaper, by pulling the top end too 1/3, the lower one too 2/3 fold over and leave the whole thing for 10 to 15 Soak for minutes.
- Unfold the top end, adjust it, until it fits and brush it tight.
- Then pull the rest of the wallpaper strip down evenly with both hands and do the same.
- Brush the wallpaper with the brush from the center outwards and finally cut off the excess on the ceiling and floor flush.
The first roll of wallpaper in particular requires a lot of precision and patience to apply. Attachment is made easier by lightly pre-pasting the wall, the wallpaper can thus be moved much more easily, until it fits exactly.