Whether you are just starting out in the wallpaper hanging business or you are a homeowner and DIYer, you need to have the best wallpaper tools available to create a beautifully finished installation. When you have the right tools, the process of transforming walls from blah to beautiful can be uncomplicated and time-efficient. This guide …
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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. …
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? Paste the Paper Applying adhesive to the back of the paper is …
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. Start …
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. Lifting seams …
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. There are a number …
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 …
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. One of the advantages …
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 …
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You can’t stand to look at that old wallpaper for another minute. It was trendy 20-30 years ago, but now it’s just outdated. You need a fresh start on those walls and you’ve made the decision to take the old paper down. With a little patience, removing wallpaper can be a straight-forward and easy job. To …
