About Wallpaper installation services Los Angeles California

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HOW TO HANG WALLPAPER

1. Roll out each sheet and cut to the 2m or 3m drop mark, then arrange the rolls in order (the sheets are numbered #1 to #4, so you’ll know which is which).

2. Using a plumb line, mark a point 40cm in from the far left of the wall (allowing for a 5cm overhang onto the adjacent wall) and draw a vertical straight line with the help of a wallpaper edge cutter.

3. Next, we recommend painting rough stripes on the walls at 45cm intervals, using emulsion paint in a hue that matches the base colour of the wallpaper. Ensuring that if any wallpaper shrinkage occurs, it won’t be visible.

Trade Tip: For sockets and switches, start by unscrewing and removing the outer casing. Apply the sheet of wallpaper as normal and let it hang over the socket area.

Next, use a knife to slice a cross-shaped opening, diagonally from corner to corner across the socket area, then cut away the excess. Smooth the paper down with a brush or sponge before reattaching the front cover of the socket.

LINE UP YOUR PRINT

4. Apply the ready-made paste to the wall sparingly, switching to a brush for the edges.

5. Position sheet #1 at the top of the wall (allowing a 5-10cm overlap onto the ceiling), with its right-hand edge running down the vertically drawn line. 

6. Smooth the sheet down with a firm, dampened sponge, working in circular motions. motions. Take care not to stretch the paper as it becomes very pliable when wet with paste.

A FLAWLESS FINISH

Trim off any excess paper along the top and bottom.

Trade tip: Use a sponge, never a spatula which could scratch the design.