Do It Yourself: Wallpapering made easy

Wallpapering made easy - what you need:

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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