Wallpaper is a wonderful design element for a home, and as with paint, at some point it will be time to give your home a fresh look. You will need to either paper over your existing wallpaper, or remove it completely before hanging new paper.
Regardless of how beautiful the old wallpaper is in your home; at some point you will want to give your walls a new look. The thought of removing old wallpaper can give some folks nightmares, and stripping wallpaper from plaster walls can requires extra care. If you use the techniques suggested in this article, the old paper will come off easily and you’ll be ready to hang your new wallpaper in no time.
Have an older home with damaged walls but want a fresh, modern look? Textured, paintable wallpaper can help you achieve a beautiful new finish without the need to replace walls. We explore how the different types of textured wallpaper, and how best to prep for and install it.
Wallpaper has long been a favorite design element to bring elegance to a room and grab your attention. Unfortunately, as it gets older, damage can occur and what was once beautiful has now become an eyesore. We’ll show you how to repair the most common types of wallpaper damage, like curling corners, bubbles, and opening seams.
Grasscloth wallpaper is a natural product that evokes a feeling of peace and calm in any room it adorns. Available in a variety of colors as well as different natural fibers such as hemp, jute, rushcloth and sisal, grasscloth can be a part of almost any design scheme. It is truly distinct because it is all natural with a texture that invites you to touch it to see if it’s real.
The finished wallpaper project in your home looks beautiful and everyone loves it, but later you notice some loose spots. Your wallpaper has bubbles. If you’ve just hung the wallpaper and the glue is still moist, you may be able to lift it off the wall and smooth out the bubble as you reapply it, or, if the wallpaper is peel and stick, you can usually just reposition the panel and remove the bubble. If the wallpaper has been up for a while, you will need to repair it.
You have your wallpaper, you’ve prepped your materials, and you’re ready to hang – but your not sure if you should paste the wall or paste the paper. Which method is right? Will it cause problems if you choose wrong? We explain the differences between the methods and how you can figure out which is right for your project.
You’ve finally decided to update your home, starting with tearing out the wallpaper that you’ve had for over 30 years. You also need to remove the wallpaper glue ﹘ a tedious task that takes time and energy in order to achieve a smooth, clean wall. Unfortunately, no matter how hard you work, stubborn wallpaper glue often remains, which can be a problem if you plan to paint or wallpaper the wall.
During the mid-twentieth century, wood paneling dominated the decor in many homes, creating a cozy atmosphere that families loved. Those days are long gone, but the paneling remains, much to the current homeowners’ dismay. For those who do not want the hassle of removing the panels, putting wallpaper over the wood is a simple solution.
The right wallpaper sets a room’s mood, energizing the space with a bold, eye-catching accent wall or soothing the area with a muted backdrop wall. Today’s homeowners also use wallpaper for out-of-the-box ideas, like providing a colorful backing for cabinets and closets, covering a tabletop, or even placing it on the ceiling to add excitement and dimension to their rooms. Wallpaper is an excellent way to help homeowners upgrade and enhance a home’s decor, with the use of the right tools and materials.
Perhaps the most dreaded home improvement project is stripping wallpaper off of a wall. You have some great design ideas for the house but they all involve paint, and you really don’t want to spend days on end with a putty knife and hand steamer trying to get 20-year old wallpaper off the wall. In fact, you are looking for any option that doesn’t involve removing the wallpaper. Can you paint over it?
What’s the real difference between clear adhesives and clay adhesives? Is one better than the other, and why do some contractors prefer one formula over the other? Below, we discuss the differences and applications for both types of wallpaper adhesives.
How-to guides about installing wallpaper tend to focus on the mechanical process of putting these coverings onto the wall—priming the surface, applying the adhesive, trimming the excess paper, and so on. One important consideration that is often overlooked, however, is the climate of the room, both during and after hanging the wallpaper. Climate actually plays a major role in the success (or failure) of your wallpaper installation.
Home improvement is a perennially popular activity for a lot of people across a broad range of income levels. In 2023, however, homeowners are tackling these pursuits with renewed enthusiasm. The COVID-19 crisis, which led to widespread supply chain disruptions and financial stresses, forced many homeowners to put their upgrade plans on the back burner—but that seems to be changing rapidly.
The primary role of acoustical wallpaper (sometimes called “wall carpet”) is to minimize noise levels in a room. To this end, it is made from materials that can absorb sound: foam, fiberglass, vinyl, and certain types of fabrics are common options in acoustical wallcovering. These wallcoverings usually have a raised texture (called a nap) that dampens sound waves that would ordinarily reflect off the surface. This has the effect of lowering noise pollution and improving the acoustics of the room.
Is wallpaper primer necessary? Primer provides a number of key benefits for your wallpaper installation. Although it’s often possible to hang wallpaper without the use of primer, you tend to get far better results with it.
