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 …
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 It was trendy 20-30 years ago, but now it’s just outdated.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 …
Everyone wants a fresh look for their home occasionally, and homes that have wallpaper as their interior finish are no different. Installing new wallpaper is generally a straightforward project but removing the old wallpaper can be time-consuming and messy, especially if there are multiple layers of wallcovering already applied. Due to the work involved in …
