Start Hanging Wallpaper Feature Wall

Apply paste to the plate then lay it face down on the paper.

Start hanging wallpaper feature wall.

Hold them both on the wall and adjust the paper to match the pattern on the wall. Decorator for 30 years harry anstice shows you how to wallpaper a feature wall quickly and effectively. You can use a spirit level instead if you prefer. Here i ve used a red dotted line to represent the mid point.

Hang first strip start at your plumb line and ensure the pattern is right side up. Slide the wallpaper into position lining up with the plumb line. Everything else is dependent on this measurement so take your time and with the help of a spirit level and pencil draw a light vertical line on the wall from ceiling to floor. Using a plumb line and pencil mark a vertical line on the wall.

Mix the wallpaper paste with the amount of water that it says on the packet and leave it to stand for a few minutes. Cut from the part of the pattern that matches the paper on the wall around the switch. Install the first drop about 1 8 inch from the guideline. Apply the top half of the strip to the wall slightly overlapping the ceiling and adjoining wall.

Plan for dealing with unlevel ceilings and out of plumb walls. Cut a piece of paper a few inches longer than you need. First of all find out exactly where the mid point of your feature wall lies. Position the plumb or level at the desired location.