Learning how to install wallcovering can be highly rewarding, but it’s important to understand that you need to do more than just memorize the steps involved in hanging wallpaper—you also need the correct tools and accessories to ensure a smooth application. This is true whether you’re an experienced professional or a DIY enthusiast. With that […]
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Wallpaper is a timeless design element. But, until recently, it has had a difficult time escaping the stigma of being outdated. Now it’s making a huge comeback. Interior designers and DIYers are rediscovering how wallpaper can help uplift and define the style of a room—without necessarily overpowering it.
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No matter how badly you want to replace the wallpaper in the bathroom, you know you have to remove the old paper first, and taking down the old wallpaper can seem like a daunting task. Attacking the old wallpaper with just a sponge and putty knife will make you wish you never started the project. Without the right wallpaper removal tools, the job can become overwhelming, but it doesn’t need to be.
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You have your wallpaper, you’ve gathered your tools and adhesive, and you’re ready to start hanging. Should you paste the wall or paste the paper itself? Does it matter? Will your installation fail if you opt for one method instead of the other?
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A great wallpapering job starts with proper wall preparation. You can hang the paper perfectly straight and cut-in your corners without an error, but if the walls have not been properly prepared to hold the wallpaper paste, the paper can start to loosen and all of your hard work will have been for naught.
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You’ve invested a lot of time and energy making sure your new wallpaper or border is installed perfectly, so there’s nothing more frustrating than seeing the seams curling up, peeling, or lifting. Loose seams and edges are unsightly and take away from the elegance you were creating when you first installed the wallpaper.
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Textured wall surfaces, like knock-down and orange-peel, are very popular in some areas, but as with any design element, they can grow old after a few years. If you want to wallpaper over these areas, you will need to make the walls relatively smooth again prior to hanging the new wallpaper.
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When you want to make an instant transformation in any room of your home, nothing accomplishes that type of task better than a fresh coat of paint or new wallpaper. Both offer a wide variety of design options and can cater to different levels of skill in their application. Gone are the days of plain single color walls, and wallpaper is not restricted to simple floral patterns or vertical stripes. Your imagination is the limit when changing the atmosphere of any wall in your home.
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Wallpaper may be common, however its value in bringing beauty and charm to a home or business is often under-appreciated. Wallpaper can maintain its beauty much longer than paint, on average, and the almost unlimited variety of designs, patterns, and textures, can help you achieve today’s most popular looks with ease.
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It’s time for a change on the walls of your home. The old wallpaper has been up for what seems like ages, and it has to come down—now. You’ve heard nightmare stories about people that have tried to remove old wallpaper and ended up with a mess. However, the task does not have to be
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