Do It Yourself: Wallpapering made easy

New wall design, new living feeling! Whether colorful, striped, with circles or flowers - wallpapers come in all kinds of colors and shapes. And this is how you can get these decorative pieces into your room in no time at all: wallpapering - our tips and tricks!

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02/23/2016, 16:12
Zahlreiche tolle Tapetenmuster sind derzeit auf dem Markt© DIY Academy
Wallpapering is not as difficult as you think! We'll show you step by step how to do it!
Den Kleister in einem Eimer laut Gebrauchsanweisung anrühren© DIY Academy
Wallpapering made easy Step 1: Mix the paste Mix according to the instructions on the packet and leave to soak.
Fußleisten abkleben, um Kleisterflecken zu vermeiden © DIY Academy
Wallpapering made easy Step 2: Mask carefully Ceiling, floor and windows so that no paint gets on them.
Messen Sie genau aus, wie lang die Tapetenbahn sein muss© DIY Academy
Wallpapering made easy Step 3: Measure the wall height Then draw a vertical line (plumb line) on the center of the wall.
Auf einem Tapeziertisch schneiden Sie die Tapete auf die richtige Länge© DIY Academy
Wallpapering made easy Step 4: Cutting wallpaper to size The following applies to the dimensions: wall height plus approx. five centimeters overhang.
Achten Sie beim Schneiden von gemusterter Tapete auf die richtigen Anschlüsse© DIY Academy
Wallpapering made easy Step 5: Note the pattern repeat If the wallpaper has a pattern, the pieces must fit together exactly.
Bringen Sie die feuchte Tapete passgenau an und bürsten Sie diese glatt© DIY Academy
Wallpapering made easy Step 6: Apply paste Apply a little over the width of the strip, use a brush in the corners.
Immer oben beginnen beim Ankleben der Tapetenstreifen© DIY Academy
Wallpapering made easy Step 7: Apply the strips Start at the center of the wall. Along the plumb line and with overhang.

Wallpapering made easy - what you need:

  • Non-woven wallpaper & paste
  • Bucket & stirring stick
  • masking tape
  • Folding rule & spirit level
  • Lambskin roller
  • Paste brush
  • Spatula
  • Wallpapering knife
  • Seam roller

Costs: Tools from 20 euros, non-woven wallpaper from 2.50/.

Wallpapering made easy Step 1: Mix the paste

Mix according to pack instructions and leave to soak.

Wallpapering made easy Step 2: Mask carefully

Ceiling, floor and windows so that no paint gets on them.

Wallpapering made easy Step 3: Measure the wall height

Then draw a vertical line (plumb line) down the center of the wall.

Wallpapering made easy Step 4: Cut the wallpaper to size

The following applies to the dimensions: wall height plus approx. five centimeters overhang.

Wallpapering made easy Step 5: Note the pattern repeat

If the wallpaper has a pattern, the pieces must fit together exactly.

Wallpapering made easy Step 6: Apply paste

Apply a little more paste than the width of the strip, use a brush in the corners.

Wallpapering made easy Step 7: Apply the strips

Start at the center of the wall. Along the plumb line and with overhang.

Wallpapering made easy Step 8: Seal the transitions

Brush the strips with a wallpapering brush and seal the transitions with a seam roller.

Wallpapering made easy Step 9: Cut off the overhang

On the ceilings and floor - with a spatula and a wallpapering knife.

Wallpapering made easy Step 10: Wall papering corners

Don't stick strips around corners, always start with a new one.

Wallpapering made easy Step 11: Clear sockets

Cut out with a cutter (the power must be switched off).

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