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NOTE: Smooth Water-Activated Wallpaper is not recommended for use on walls with texture. For textured walls, wallpaper may not be a good option and rigorous testing is recommended.
GETTING READY
GET A FRIEND & SET ASIDE SOME TIME Hanging wallpaper is a two-person job. You’ll get the best result by hanging all of the wallpaper intended for a single wall or installation area at the same time.
MATERIALS Painter’s tape Paint roller or sponge Sharp utility knife Drop cloth Bucket of clean water
PREPARE YOUR PAPER Unroll each strip so that they face the same way. The top of the strip has no white space, and the bottom has a narrow line of white labeled “bottom”. Don’t trim any part of the paper before hanging.
PREPARE YOUR WALL The wall you’re applying your paper to should be smooth, clean and dust free. Patch or sand any damaged areas of the wall, especially where sharp edges might pierce or tear the wallpaper. For best results, apply wallpaper to a surface that is a solid, light color. If your wall has been recently painted, allow at least 4+ weeks for the paint to cure before applying wallpaper. Applying wallpaper over uncured paint can lead to bubbling.
START HANGING
START AT THE LEFT EDGE OF YOUR WALL If you’re applying multiple strips of wallpaper, hang them from left to right to ensure a smooth repeat of the design. Start with the upper left corner of the room, wall, or other surface you’re covering. If covering an entire room, choose an inconspicuous corner to begin since the repeat will not match up on the final seam.
WET AND FOLD THE PAPER Using a clean paint roller or sponge, thoroughly wet the back of the paper, making sure not to leave any dry spots. Once it’s wet, gently fold the pasted side in on itself by folding the top and bottom of each piece to meet in the middle, taking care not to crease the paper (Figure A) -- this is called ‘booking.’. Set the paper aside for 3-5 minutes to rest and activate the adhesive.
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