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Measure the wall. Normal wallpapers are just over 20inches/510mm wide and with a roll-length of about 33feet/10 mtrs. Depending on the size of the pattern it is normal to get three lengths to a roll but if a modern house with low ceilings could get four lengths to a roll.
Just follow the instructions that come with the paper and make sure that you follow the amount of time allowed for soaking before hanging. Oh, and use a plumb-line or a spirit-level to make sure the paper hangs straight. Good luck!
ETA: Wallpaper tips on a roll.
Just follow the instructions that come with the paper and make sure that you follow the amount of time allowed for soaking before hanging. Oh, and use a plumb-line or a spirit-level to make sure the paper hangs straight. Good luck!
ETA: Wallpaper tips on a roll.
Edited by robinhood21 on Tuesday 6th October 13:45
A roll of wallpaper is around 33 feet long and 21 inches wide. (I may be wrong here so check it out..).
Measure the height of the wall and determine how many lengths you will get out of one roll, bearing in mind pattern repeats which may mean you need to throw more away to get the pattern to line up. You will, in any event, need to add a few inches top and bottom to allow for trimming.
You will normally get about three lengths out of a roll. Now work out how many lengths you need to do the whole room by measuring the width of the walls, either with a piece of wallpaper, or with a rule.
Always allow around 10% extra. If you have never wallpapered before, get some cheap old stuff to practise with as it does take a bit of time to perfect your technique.
Measure the height of the wall and determine how many lengths you will get out of one roll, bearing in mind pattern repeats which may mean you need to throw more away to get the pattern to line up. You will, in any event, need to add a few inches top and bottom to allow for trimming.
You will normally get about three lengths out of a roll. Now work out how many lengths you need to do the whole room by measuring the width of the walls, either with a piece of wallpaper, or with a rule.
Always allow around 10% extra. If you have never wallpapered before, get some cheap old stuff to practise with as it does take a bit of time to perfect your technique.
Edited by rlw on Tuesday 6th October 13:49
Edited by rlw on Tuesday 6th October 13:49
rlw said:
Always allow around 10% extra. If you have never wallpapered before, get some cheap old stuff to practise with as it does take a bit of time to perfect your technique.
Important - if the paper is patterned, look for 'Pattern Repeat' on the roll. You will probably need much more than 10% extra for this. Essentially, if you want the pattern to join up between lengths, you can end up wasting quite a lot. So buy plenty of rolls to be sure, and from the same batch; you can usually take back unopened ones for refund.rovermorris999 said:
My least favourite job, especially fiddly bits like sockets and switches. Easier with two people. I always end up short-tempered as I have little patience. Good luck!
My least favourite diy task. I found better things to do during the nice summer weekends, namely drinking or cycling. But I will in the next few weekends finish my Dad's wallpapering.If possible, do it during daylight so that you can knock off the main switch to the lights and sockets. It's far easier because you have bigger tolerances with the light switch/sockets unscrewed and pulled out.
There should be no reason to remove them totally. If so (very short wires) then obviously use somene who is qualified.
New wallpaper will show up gloss paint that is starting to yellow. Just make sure you gloss before wallpapering if that's the case.
Simpo Two said:
Important - if the paper is patterned, look for 'Pattern Repeat' on the roll. You will probably need much more than 10% extra for this. Essentially, if you want the pattern to join up between lengths, you can end up wasting quite a lot. So buy plenty of rolls to be sure, and from the same batch; you can usually take back unopened ones for refund.
When faced with the above; it is often possible to save some of the wastage by alternating the rolls of paper. That is, cut length off first roll, then match and cut second piece off the next roll. M400 NBL said:
rovermorris999 said:
My least favourite job, especially fiddly bits like sockets and switches. Easier with two people. I always end up short-tempered as I have little patience. Good luck!
My least favourite diy task. I found better things to do during the nice summer weekends, namely drinking or cycling. But I will in the next few weekends finish my Dad's wallpapering.If possible, do it during daylight so that you can knock off the main switch to the lights and sockets. It's far easier because you have bigger tolerances with the light switch/sockets unscrewed and pulled out.
There should be no reason to remove them totally. If so (very short wires) then obviously use somene who is qualified.
New wallpaper will show up gloss paint that is starting to yellow. Just make sure you gloss before wallpapering if that's the case.
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