Simple, monochromatic walls can give your house a minimalist appearance, which can be a pleasing design decision. However, if you want more colour or bright designs, wallpaper is a great option and can drastically change the way a room looks.
A less expensive option than traditional wallpaper is peel-and stick-wallpaper, which may be applied to walls without the use of obtrusive paste. Instead, this item has a backing made of glue that requires little to no force to cling to walls.
Be aware that peel-and-stick wallpaper often sticks best to smooth, eggshell, satin, or semi-gloss finished walls. To make sure the product will adhere to the sort of walls you have, check the manufacturer's instructions for the wallpaper.
Carefully measure the area you intend to cover to ensure you buy the right amount of peel-and-stick wallpaper. Purchase a little bit of extra peel-and-stick wallpaper than you need in order to account for mistakes and challenging spaces like windows, doors, or little nooks.
Keep reading for step-by-step instructions on how to apply peel-and-stick wallpaper, as well as some general tips and tricks on how to get it just right.
Make sure the wall has been adequately prepared before you begin hanging the peel-and-stick wallpaper. Before cutting the wallpaper to fit around the area you wish to cover, start by removing the outer plates from any outlets or light switches.
Make sure to turn off the power before removing the outer plates from any outlets or light switches. The surface of the wall should next be cleaned by wiping it down with a mild, non-abrasive cleanser with a damp sponge or towel.
Newly painted surfaces must cure for at least four weeks before applying peel-and-stick wallpaper. Check the peel-and-stick wallpaper manufacturer's directions to ensure that you are preparing the wall properly for adhesion.
Making a template for the first strip of wallpaper is one of the most crucial phases in the application process. This will act as a guide to make sure every other wallpaper strip is lined up correctly. You can begin in the middle of a wall or at the corner, but the guide must be perfectly straight.
Take an accurate measurement of the peel-and-stick wallpaper's width, and then pencil that measurement onto the wall. Draw a line in accordance with your marks from the ceiling to the baseboard (or the region you're covering) using a straight edge and a level.
Remember that if you began your measurement in the middle of the wall, it could be helpful to draw a second guideline to show where you began. This will make it easier to guarantee that the removable wallpaper is absolutely straight when it is applied.
Starting at the highest place where you'll be wallpapering, peel off roughly 30 cm of the adhesive backing and align the wallpaper with your lines. Peel off the remaining backing while pressing and smoothing the wallpaper against the wall from top to bottom. To get rid of air bubbles, smooth the wall using a plastic smoothing tool. Use your straight-edge utility knife to gently cut along the baseboard and remove any extra after the entire piece has been glued to the wall.
To achieve a seamless appearance, align the pattern of the wallpaper while adding subsequent pieces. In order to have the seam lay as flatly as possible, slightly overlap the second piece with the first. Repeat to cover the entire surface, trimming the bottom as necessary.
Allow the wallpaper to overlap any window or door frames or electrical outlets that you come across. Once the piece is in place, trim the excess using a utility knife and a straightedge. Next, smooth the paper against the wall all the way around the window or outlet. Make sure all electrical outlets and switch plates are still off, then use a utility knife to carefully cut away the paper covering the aperture. The outlet cover or switch plate will cover up the majority of flaws, so don't worry if the hole has rough edges surrounding it.
Use the point of your utility knife or a pin to make a tiny hole in the centre of any remaining air bubbles. After that, smooth the wallpaper by pressing down to let out the trapped air.