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How to Paint and Hang Wallpaper with Confidence
Of all home-improvements projects, paint and wallpaper are by far the most common. But there is more to interior finishes than ... |
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How to Remove Wallpaper
Removing wallpaper can be time-consuming and messy, but with patience and the right tools, you can get your walls ready for a ... |
 
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How to Remove Wallpaper
Whether you want to put up new wallpaper or switch to painted walls, removing wallpaper is a key way to give a room a fresh start. |
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Mixing Paste
Stir wallpaper paste for longer than suggested by the manufacturer to ensure that there are no lumps. A wooden dowel makes and ... |
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Painting Over Paper
It is always a temptation to take short cuts. You may choose to paint over wallpaper either because you don't want to take the ... |
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Pre-Pasted Wallcoverings
Most of today’s wallcoverings are especially easy to hang because they’re pre-pasted. If the box indicating whether a ... |
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Rolling Wallpaper
Prepasted wallpaper needs soaking to activate the paste. Loosely roll up a cut length so that the water will come into contact ... |
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Stripping Ventilation
Use paint strippers outdoors if possible. If you must use them indoors, cross-ventilate by opening all doors and windows. Make ... |
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Wall Bumps
If you find bubbles or specks of some kind under new wallpaper, first cut an X pattern over the defect. If the problem is a ... |
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Wallpaper Border Removal
When removing wall paper borders, use a hair dryer to loosen the glue. |
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Wallpaper Prep
Here are few things to keep in mind when applying wallpaper: New Walls - Must be thoroughly cured, dry, primed and sized. ... |
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Wallpaper Removal
Remove wallpaper quickly with equal parts vinegar and water. For tougher jobs, increase vinegar. |
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Wallpaper Start
When applying wallpaper, choose an inconspicuous spot for your starting point. The edge of a door frame is a good choice. This ... |
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Wallpaper with Confidence
Wallpapering can involve a steep learning curve and most professionals advise starting in large rooms. Save bathrooms for ... |
