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By *rincess peach OP Woman
over a year ago

shits creek

Only a week to go before I finally get stuck into having a lounge I will be happy to lounge in (all being well)

I've never wallpapered before and I'm not gonna lie, I'm shitting bricks. I've YouTubed and rather than fill me with confidence it's made me worse.

So...

Do you have any top tips or expert advice?

If so, can you translate it into thick person for me please.

T.I.A

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By *rumpyMcFuckNuggetMan
over a year ago

Den of Iniquity

Of all the household jobs in the world ever , wallpapering is bottom of the list , I did it once , never again .

I feel for you sweetie xx

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By *ugga MannMan
over a year ago

ludlow

Don’t have the paste too thick and let it properly soak into the paper before trying to apply it.

Draw a plumb line to get you started.

Make the most visible part of the room the place with the best placed and least adjusted paper.

There’s lots of tips but it would be a long reply!!

Best of luck

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By *rincess peach OP Woman
over a year ago

shits creek

"Of all the household jobs in the world ever , wallpapering is bottom of the list , I did it once , never again .

I feel for you sweetie xx"

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

It takes longer than you think it will so be prepared. I did it for the first time while I was on furlough. It was easier than I thought but it took me ages!

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By *rincess peach OP Woman
over a year ago

shits creek

"Don’t have the paste too thick and let it properly soak into the paper before trying to apply it.

Draw a plumb line to get you started.

Make the most visible part of the room the place with the best placed and least adjusted paper.

There’s lots of tips but it would be a long reply!!

Best of luck

I'm scared!

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By *andyfloss2000Woman
over a year ago

ashford

What about the wallpaper u paste the wall not the paper? X

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By *uke olovingmanMan
over a year ago

Gravesend

Get some nice coloured emulsion paint ... paint on the walls. Ditch the paper

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By *rincess peach OP Woman
over a year ago

shits creek

"It takes longer than you think it will so be prepared. I did it for the first time while I was on furlough. It was easier than I thought but it took me ages!"

I've booked 2 weeks off work purely to get it done.

I'm not the most finessed of people and that does concern me.

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By *rumpyMcFuckNuggetMan
over a year ago

Den of Iniquity

"Of all the household jobs in the world ever , wallpapering is bottom of the list , I did it once , never again .

I feel for you sweetie xx

I tried to invent Velcro Wallpaper once , I genuinely thought it was a great idea but apparently not

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

A sharp craft knife (one with the snap off blades) and a good metal straight edge

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By *innie The MinxWoman
over a year ago

Under the Duvet

Ah good luck PP. My mum was the champion wallpaper in our house, she did my old house even though she was in her 60s then and I sat around like a knob not helping and eating Gregg's pasties as my heart had just been broken ( in reality just slightly bruised and my nose put out of joint.)

She was ace at it.

I did my bathroom(which is tiny tiny) and it didn't look too bad.

Think the key is not to rush it, make sure your measurements are right, have a very sharp Stanley knife and one of those big wide brushes to brush out any bubbles.

Make sure all your paper has the same batch number as there can be slight colour variations in different batches.

You've got this Mrs Woman

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By *ugga MannMan
over a year ago

ludlow

Practice on a bit that doesn’t matter. That way mistakes aren’t important.

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By *ensuallover1000Man
over a year ago

Somewhere In The Ether…

My best advice is to take your time; even when the paper is on the wall, there is still time to manoeuvre it so don’t panic if it doesn’t hang exactly as you would like it straight away.

Put on some music whilst you work and you may well actually find yourself enjoying it.

Certainly, it is very rewarding when you finish and admire what you have achieved

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By *rincess peach OP Woman
over a year ago

shits creek

"What about the wallpaper u paste the wall not the paper? X"

I've had to get the thickest vinyl paper I could find for 3 of the walls as really they need replastering but I can't afford that. This stuff is 100% paste the paper.

Oh god, what if it's so heavy I can't carry it up the ladder

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

One thing I happily pay someone else to do - I’ll end up ucking it up & having to redo, rather my time and sanity than money.

Good luck OP

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By *rincess peach OP Woman
over a year ago

shits creek

"A sharp craft knife (one with the snap off blades) and a good metal straight edge"

I have those in my toolbox I've not used yet

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

For the first drop I paste the wall and the paper (enables you to slide it around to the plumbline easier)

Be careful of sharp nails etc with soaked paper as it tears easy

I always end up getting really hot when hanging paper so I'd suggest just a vest top and shorts (I normally end up topless)

Good luck and well done for having a go

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Get someone in to do it

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By *otmale5Man
over a year ago

glasgow

If it’s a feature wall Or that has a fireplace.. Measure and mark the center above the fire And use a plum line to get a straight line . You first wall paper goes to the right and left of the line, all along the wall. Cutting use a sharp pair of scissors or a new blade.

Or phone a local decorator ..

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By *aven RedWoman
over a year ago

Liverpool

I've never wallpapered in my life so can't offer any advice but you are a determined woman and I'm sure you will do good. Best of luck x

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By *rincess peach OP Woman
over a year ago

shits creek

"Of all the household jobs in the world ever , wallpapering is bottom of the list , I did it once , never again .

I feel for you sweetie xx

I tried to invent Velcro Wallpaper once , I genuinely thought it was a great idea but apparently not

Genius.

I'd go for some of that

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Is it plain of patterned? Plain is super simple, but patterns are a bit trickier to match. Just take your time and it'll be fine. You'll be so proud of yourself once its done, excited for you, good luck!

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By *otmale5Man
over a year ago

glasgow

You’ll be fine. It’s the prep that takes the time

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By *innie The MinxWoman
over a year ago

Under the Duvet

"For the first drop I paste the wall and the paper (enables you to slide it around to the plumbline easier)

Be careful of sharp nails etc with soaked paper as it tears easy

I always end up getting really hot when hanging paper so I'd suggest just a vest top and shorts (I normally end up topless)

Good luck and well done for having a go

Topless you say?

Wallpapering suddenly becomes more appealing

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By *rincess peach OP Woman
over a year ago

shits creek

"Ah good luck PP. My mum was the champion wallpaper in our house, she did my old house even though she was in her 60s then and I sat around like a knob not helping and eating Gregg's pasties as my heart had just been broken ( in reality just slightly bruised and my nose put out of joint.)

She was ace at it.

I did my bathroom(which is tiny tiny) and it didn't look too bad.

Think the key is not to rush it, make sure your measurements are right, have a very sharp Stanley knife and one of those big wide brushes to brush out any bubbles.

Make sure all your paper has the same batch number as there can be slight colour variations in different batches.

You've got this Mrs Woman

Not to rush.

I can do not rushing.

Measurements aren't my fortè.

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By *rincess peach OP Woman
over a year ago

shits creek

"My best advice is to take your time; even when the paper is on the wall, there is still time to manoeuvre it so don’t panic if it doesn’t hang exactly as you would like it straight away.

Put on some music whilst you work and you may well actually find yourself enjoying it.

Certainly, it is very rewarding when you finish and admire what you have achieved

Music yes. Music is good.

I may even go classical or a touch of Phantom to keep me calm

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By *rincess peach OP Woman
over a year ago

shits creek

"For the first drop I paste the wall and the paper (enables you to slide it around to the plumbline easier)

Be careful of sharp nails etc with soaked paper as it tears easy

I always end up getting really hot when hanging paper so I'd suggest just a vest top and shorts (I normally end up topless)

Good luck and well done for having a go

Note to self: check for nails.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"Don’t have the paste too thick and let it properly soak into the paper before trying to apply it.

Draw a plumb line to get you started.

Make the most visible part of the room the place with the best placed and least adjusted paper.

There’s lots of tips but it would be a long reply!!

Best of luck

All good ... make sure you have a nice wide wallpaper brush to smooth out any air; and make sure you get nice edges at the skirting etc. by pressing in, letting it dry and then using a sharp knife to trim. Make sure each strip butts up tightly (no overlap or rucking). It'll be fine once you get going!

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By *uke olovingmanMan
over a year ago

Gravesend

"Of all the household jobs in the world ever , wallpapering is bottom of the list , I did it once , never again .

I feel for you sweetie xx

I tried to invent Velcro Wallpaper once , I genuinely thought it was a great idea but apparently not

Did someone rip you off

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By *rincess peach OP Woman
over a year ago

shits creek

"Get someone in to do it

No can do I'm afraid.

It's all part of building my confidence back up and proving to myself I can do more than I give myself credit for.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"A sharp craft knife (one with the snap off blades) and a good metal straight edge

I have those in my toolbox I've not used yet

good. the sharp knife is more for the cutting in once its hung as the paper will be wet from the paste. press the straight edge against the paper (at the edge of the cornice or ceiling and use it to keep pressure on the paper as you cut to prevent it tareing (run the edge of the knife against the straight edge)

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By *rumpyMcFuckNuggetMan
over a year ago

Den of Iniquity

"Of all the household jobs in the world ever , wallpapering is bottom of the list , I did it once , never again .

I feel for you sweetie xx

I tried to invent Velcro Wallpaper once , I genuinely thought it was a great idea but apparently not

Genius.

I'd go for some of that "

Not sellable apparently

I assumed you could cover all your walls in a velcro base and you could have paper with a velcro back .

You could literally take it all down in 5 minutes, and put different paper up in no more than half hour

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Papers vary as to how much soaking time they need (wallpaper paste brushed onto paper) so read instructions.

Paper quality varies - some are a dream to put up, others are a nightmare.

First time wallpapering - don't get a pattern that needs to line up.

Cut lengths at least a couple of inches longer for both top and bottom. Do not trim these until happy rest of paper is bubble free.

Once pasted, fold paper, at bottom this is a concertina effect, at top fold once.

Actually it's prob easier to ask you what you know and go from there.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"Get someone in to do it

No can do I'm afraid.

It's all part of building my confidence back up and proving to myself I can do more than I give myself credit for.

I’ve never tried wallpapering so good on you for giving it a go. I wonder how many times your favourite word will be used?

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By *rincess peach OP Woman
over a year ago

shits creek

"Is it plain of patterned? Plain is super simple, but patterns are a bit trickier to match. Just take your time and it'll be fine. You'll be so proud of yourself once its done, excited for you, good luck! "

3 plain and one feature wall where the fireplace is.

I've not had a decorated living room since I moved in 7 years ago.

It's gonna be strange and I may weep

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By *uriousVoyeurMan
over a year ago

Northside

Always mix your paste to suit the paper you're hanging. The paste packet will tell you how much water to use to get the correct consistency for that paper. Read the label that's on the roll...they usually give a good idea of how to hang it properly and how long to allow each length to soak before hanging . You will probably need a seam roller for the edges,I wouldn't be without one and make sure to wash the paste off the paper after you hang each length. But most importantly,relax and take your time,heavy papers can be worked on the wall for a lot longer than most papers. Best of luck!!

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"What about the wallpaper u paste the wall not the paper? X

I've had to get the thickest vinyl paper I could find for 3 of the walls as really they need replastering but I can't afford that. This stuff is 100% paste the paper.

Oh god, what if it's so heavy I can't carry it up the ladder

Have you thought about lining paper for those walls first? then the top patterned or coloured paper. hanging the lining paper will give you practice before moving onto the proper paper.

(just remember to off set this lining paper so the joins wont line up with where youy want the joins in the main paper)

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By *rincess peach OP Woman
over a year ago

shits creek

"Papers vary as to how much soaking time they need (wallpaper paste brushed onto paper) so read instructions.

Paper quality varies - some are a dream to put up, others are a nightmare.

First time wallpapering - don't get a pattern that needs to line up.

Cut lengths at least a couple of inches longer for both top and bottom. Do not trim these until happy rest of paper is bubble free.

Once pasted, fold paper, at bottom this is a concertina effect, at top fold once.

Actually it's prob easier to ask you what you know and go from there. "

What I know is this.

I know fuck all apart from it's gonna be a messy and likely frustrating "holiday" but hopefully one I will be proud of. Oh, and I have bugger all room for fuck ups as I'm on a zero budget, so if I run out of something it halts there and then!

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By *innie The MinxWoman
over a year ago

Under the Duvet

3 plain and one feature wall where the fireplace is.

I've not had a decorated living room since I moved in 7 years ago.

It's gonna be strange and I may weep "

Weeping is ok, mix the snot in with the wallpaper paste, like voodoo

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Get paste the wall paper and paste. K and I did it a while ago, never papered in our lives, and it turned out really well and was pretty easy.

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By *eplicant JoWoman
over a year ago

Sussex countryside

Good luck! I would be one of those to get someone else to do it for me!

I was bad enough at putting film on the windows

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By *uke olovingmanMan
over a year ago

Gravesend

Make sure you have a friend with a bowler hat to help you

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Simple tip is DONT FUSS WITH IT

If it’s expensive paper it’ll go up great cheaper paper can stretch if you fuss with it most air bubbles will dry. The more you fuss with it the worse it gets.

Hope it all goes well for you

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

You’ll need some ladders

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By *rincess peach OP Woman
over a year ago

shits creek

"You’ll need some ladders

I've borrowed next doors. I have to go careful with them though because they're big ones and I've already scuffed the ceiling a couple of times.... whilst painting the ceiling

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By *rincess peach OP Woman
over a year ago

shits creek

"Simple tip is DONT FUSS WITH IT

If it’s expensive paper it’ll go up great cheaper paper can stretch if you fuss with it most air bubbles will dry. The more you fuss with it the worse it gets.

Hope it all goes well for you "

OK, no fussy.

Sharp knifey

Musicy

Bubble brushy

Straight edgey

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By *rincess peach OP Woman
over a year ago

shits creek

"Make sure you have a friend with a bowler hat to help you"

Piss off

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By *innie The MinxWoman
over a year ago

Under the Duvet

"Simple tip is DONT FUSS WITH IT

If it’s expensive paper it’ll go up great cheaper paper can stretch if you fuss with it most air bubbles will dry. The more you fuss with it the worse it gets.

Hope it all goes well for you

OK, no fussy.

Sharp knifey

Musicy

Bubble brushy

Straight edgey

Lots of tea breaks and biscuits

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By *lym4realCouple
over a year ago

plymouth

Also mix some paste up fairly weak and paint it on to the walls as that helps the paste on your wallpaper soaking to fast it the wall and it helps if it's has a pattern ..sliding int up/down to match also mark the top with a t etc if you have to let it soak..paste one ..leave then paste another one so it's soaking as you hang the 1st

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By *aul1973HullMan
over a year ago

East Hull

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I’ve only done it once and it’s alright as long as you take your time. Don’t get frustrated at how long it takes and try to rush it. You’ll end up having to redo it and then, if you’re like me, there will be frustration tears

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By *aul1973HullMan
over a year ago

East Hull

"A sharp craft knife (one with the snap off blades) and a good metal straight edge

I have those in my toolbox I've not used yet

A girl with a toolbox (not a euphemism) is hot!

Patterned wallpaper has a repeating pattern that you will have to match up every time you put a strip on the wall.

Make sure all the rolls are from the same batch number or the colours may be slightly different.

Use 2 wallpaper brushes, one for pasting the paper, one for smoothing the paper out onto the wall.

If you get bubbles in the paper as the paste is starting to dry on the walls, prick it with a pin or carefully with the tip of a sharp knife and gently push the air out with a brush or cloth.

Don't try to trim wet wallpaper, even with a sharp knife it can tear, so let it dry a little first.

Wet wallpaper can expand so don't be surprised if it shrinks a bit when it dries and you notice gaps between strips, if you do notice gaps you Can compensate by overlapping the strips by the same amount.

Be careful when working the paper into corners, its easy to poke a finger hole through it.

Don't rush & good luck

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By *rHotNottsMan
over a year ago

Dubai & Nottingham

I tried it once and didn’t like it. It’s like dipping a biscuit in tea, once it’s got all that lumpy spunky stuff on you have to quickly stick it on the wall or it breaks. That’s my expert advice , hope it helps

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By *rincess peach OP Woman
over a year ago

shits creek

"A sharp craft knife (one with the snap off blades) and a good metal straight edge

I have those in my toolbox I've not used yet

A girl with a toolbox (not a euphemism) is hot!

Patterned wallpaper has a repeating pattern that you will have to match up every time you put a strip on the wall.

Make sure all the rolls are from the same batch number or the colours may be slightly different.

Use 2 wallpaper brushes, one for pasting the paper, one for smoothing the paper out onto the wall.

If you get bubbles in the paper as the paste is starting to dry on the walls, prick it with a pin or carefully with the tip of a sharp knife and gently push the air out with a brush or cloth.

Don't try to trim wet wallpaper, even with a sharp knife it can tear, so let it dry a little first.

Be careful when working the paper into corners, its easy to poke a finger hole through it.

Don't rush & good luck

Poke a finger hole through it

oh god, now I'm imagining a nasty bum wiping incident that makes you wish you didn't have long nails.

Ooooooo I should maybe cut my nails first eh.

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By *aul1973HullMan
over a year ago

East Hull

"A sharp craft knife (one with the snap off blades) and a good metal straight edge

I have those in my toolbox I've not used yet

A girl with a toolbox (not a euphemism) is hot!

Patterned wallpaper has a repeating pattern that you will have to match up every time you put a strip on the wall.

Make sure all the rolls are from the same batch number or the colours may be slightly different.

Use 2 wallpaper brushes, one for pasting the paper, one for smoothing the paper out onto the wall.

If you get bubbles in the paper as the paste is starting to dry on the walls, prick it with a pin or carefully with the tip of a sharp knife and gently push the air out with a brush or cloth.

Don't try to trim wet wallpaper, even with a sharp knife it can tear, so let it dry a little first.

Be careful when working the paper into corners, its easy to poke a finger hole through it.

Don't rush & good luck

Poke a finger hole through it

oh god, now I'm imagining a nasty bum wiping incident that makes you wish you didn't have long nails.

Ooooooo I should maybe cut my nails first eh."

wallpaper paste does have a similar colour and consistency to cu.. cutting you fingernails may be wise

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I adote wallpapering, i find it very therapeutic and soooooo satisfying !

If i was free this weekend i would come and do it for you!

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By *ooBulMan
over a year ago

SNottingham

If you feel stressed - don't stress. Put your hand on your heart, close your eyes and find a memory that makes you happy/relaxed. Breath in & out for 9 breaths. When you are calm & centred then start!

YouTube is good for teaching you most things. But, making mistakes is the best! You will discover so much about yourself & things you won't do next time...

Make sure you have plenty of wallpaper! Nothing worse than running out of the brand you chose that is also popular. Been there done that!

Any left over paper see YouTube for covering canvases. You could do that with material patterns too! Line draws, cupboards with it etc.

Measure 3 times then again.

Start in the morning with lots of light. If you go late perhaps think about daylight bulbs. I prefer natural daylight myself....

I have not papered in quite some time as I had help the last time from family members who were experienced.

I May have to look at YouTube when I get to my long list of things to do too!

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I'd take the wallpaper back and buy paint instead.

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By *uzz And WoodyCouple
over a year ago

Somewhere Only We Know

I love wallpapering. My advice would be to prepare well beforehand, get all your tools ready and make sure the walls don’t have any bits that need filling etc as it will show through.

Get good quality wallpaper, thin paper tears.

Keep your pasting table clean.

Sharp scissors and a good metal ruler with sharp Stanley knife.

A plumb line to start from.

A screwdriver handy to loosen sockets.

Plan how you’ll go around windows before you start, any overlaps will show.

Get rid of as many bubbles as you can but don’t worry too much as most will disappear once dried.

Good luck!

Lou xx

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Everything has been said already tbh.

But if it helps, it’s not actually too difficult once you get going. I did my first lot of wallpapering when buying a new house last year and found it easier than I was expecting.

Having someone to help just as a second pair of hands can also make the job much easier!

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Oh good luck. I have always been the papering assistant, it was always impressed upon to keep the table clean between pastings and paste right up to and over the edges of the paper so you had good sticky edges too.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I renovated a full house from pretty much back to brick in every room. Id do that every time rather than try wall paper. Devils work!

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By *nabelle21Woman
over a year ago

B38

size the walls..make sure you've covered your wallpaper in paste.

Keep a clean damp cloth and a dry one for smoothing out the bubbles.

Thick wallpaper is quite resistant and you can move it about no problem if not lined up properly. Take your time..it ain't that hard.

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By *nabelle21Woman
over a year ago

B38

oh and good luck..you'll probably surpris yourself.

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By *inky_couple2020Couple
over a year ago

North West

Don't pick wallpaper with a pattern to match. Buy stuff you can hang in any order, otherwise you have to faff for ages trying to line things up etc.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Use bubble wrap instead of wallpaper. It covers wonky walls and is good fun when you are feeling down.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Good luck I just can’t do it. I’ve tried and always balls it up

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"Use bubble wrap instead of wallpaper. It covers wonky walls and is good fun when you are feeling down.

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By *agneto.Man
over a year ago

Bham

Depends how patterned the paper is.

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By *aul1973HullMan
over a year ago

East Hull

Do you have an update for us Miss Peach?

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"Do you have an update for us Miss Peach?

Oh I'm glad you asked, I was actually wondering too! Hope it's all going to plan

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

If it is a drop pattern... Every other one matches... As in alternate!!!

If u cut them all the same it, won't work in this case

Always size the walls and try to fill out the walls

Super fresco maybe way to go

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Patience and.a stable surface table for pasting the paper.

Work out the drops first and line up the paper rolls a couple at a time ready I find

I find papering quite therapeutic as it goes , have a few bits to paper myself as well over weekend

Think it was mentioned as well a new / really sharp knife is essential and an item for smoothing the paper. Rollers work on joins / edges

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By *tella HeelsTV/TS
over a year ago

west here ford shire

It’s quite easy, don’t panic..

Measure twice cut once!

Hold paper up to wall at joint between wall and ceiling let it drop, fold at the point where it meets the floor. Cut and paste, cut the excess away..

Next piece match the pattern up, then go same..

Simple

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over a year ago

"Only a week to go before I finally get stuck into having a lounge I will be happy to lounge in (all being well)

I've never wallpapered before and I'm not gonna lie, I'm shitting bricks. I've YouTubed and rather than fill me with confidence it's made me worse.

So...

Do you have any top tips or expert advice?

If so, can you translate it into thick person for me please.

T.I.A"

Get a decorator in.

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By *rincess peach OP Woman
over a year ago

shits creek

ooooohhh thank you for resurrecting!

I started yesterday!

Took me 7 hours to do almost 2 walls but I'm doing it

Totally out of my comfort zone but yaaaaay!.

I went round a window, a door and a radiator.

I've had a peep this morning and there's a patch or 2 that still look blotchy so think it's a little damp still but on the whole I'm pleased with it, especially for my first ever go!

I'll carry on today and wgo knows, I may have it done by midnight

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By *gnitemybodyWoman
over a year ago

Onestepoutofthedoor

Oh well done I've always been a bit scared to attempt it,to me it looks like something that's fairly easy to do when you watch someone else do it,but is a total bugger to do yourself.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Well done

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"ooooohhh thank you for resurrecting!

I started yesterday!

Took me 7 hours to do almost 2 walls but I'm doing it

Totally out of my comfort zone but yaaaaay!.

I went round a window, a door and a radiator.

I've had a peep this morning and there's a patch or 2 that still look blotchy so think it's a little damp still but on the whole I'm pleased with it, especially for my first ever go!

I'll carry on today and wgo knows, I may have it done by midnight

We need pics!

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By *rincess peach OP Woman
over a year ago

shits creek

"ooooohhh thank you for resurrecting!

I started yesterday!

Took me 7 hours to do almost 2 walls but I'm doing it

Totally out of my comfort zone but yaaaaay!.

I went round a window, a door and a radiator.

I've had a peep this morning and there's a patch or 2 that still look blotchy so think it's a little damp still but on the whole I'm pleased with it, especially for my first ever go!

I'll carry on today and wgo knows, I may have it done by midnight

We need pics!

You'll get them once it's done.

My fally-downy walls will be well and truly hidden!

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By *ig1gaz1Man
over a year ago

bradford

Well done

just so you know if you get a dry wall paste the wall first as well as the paper

Dont forget the pic where your all stuck up as well

just teasing

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By *rambuie100Man
over a year ago

essex/suffolk border

A perfect plum line is essential, it sets every paper off from that. Get that first bit perfect, every one after that will be right. Then do another for each wall.

As Walls sound a bit ropey, it might be best to “ size” the wall first. Basically roll on a weak paste mix to the wall first. It will stop the wall sucking in the paste to quickly, making it easier to move about. The paste on paper reactivates it if dried. Slides lovely then.

Best to use a “ snap off blade to do cuts. Snap it off after every couple of cuts. This stops the dreaded snagging and tearing of the paper. Use pliers to snap

It off , its safer. Don’t press too hard, better to do 2 slices than one hard one, if blade catches on walls it can kick and wreck paper or cut you.

That heavy vinyl will require a good soak period to get supple, so let it soak well for 5 mins. Or tead the label, all are different Once pasted, fold it over to about 2/3 rds, then fold rest upto that edge, don’t overlap it or it will stain the pattern.

If going round a plug... take paper over it and roughly smooth it into the top edge. Then press lightly onto each corner of plug. Take your knife and cut it diagonally both ways.stopping just short of each mark You can then smooth it down gently around the plug, maybe require a few tiny cuts to help it settle. Dont push too hard or you can tear it. Then do next sheet and trim it after that.

Remove all trimmed paper safely. Last thing you want is to step off ladder and onto pasted paper. Ive done it once, slipped.. slammed into tool box and fractured a few ribs.

I understand your nervousness. I’ m a qualified Decorator and i don't enjoy papering with patterns either. Don’t mind a feature wall but windows n stuff are a pain in the arse at times.

Check walls first for any lumps n bumps, sand off flat. Preparation is everything. Once paper up, wipe of any excess paste with a damp sponge, before moving onto next sheet. It will leave stains otherwise.

If getting frustrated, put kettle on. Have fag if you smoke. Take 5 mins break, but dont leave paper soaking too long. Even the professionals can cock it up from time to time. Normally followed by “ ahhh bollox “

Last paper i hung was a black felt design with holographic backing , £500 a roll. Took an eternity.

Good luck, hope this helps you.

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By *gnitemybodyWoman
over a year ago

Onestepoutofthedoor

"A perfect plum line is essential, it sets every paper off from that. Get that first bit perfect, every one after that will be right. Then do another for each wall.

Best to use a “ snap off blade to do cuts. Snap it off after every couple of cuts. This stops the dreaded snagging and tearing of the paper. Use pliers to snap

It off , its safer. Don’t press too hard, better to do 2 slices than one hard one, if blade catches on walls it can kick and wreck paper or cut you.

Remove all trimmed paper safely. Last thing you want is to step off ladder and onto pasted paper. Ive done it once, slipped.. slammed into tool box and fractured a few ribs.

I understand your nervousness. I’ m a qualified Decorator and i don't enjoy papering with patterns either. Don’t mind a feature wall but windows n stuff are a pain in the arse at times.

Last paper i hung was a black felt design with holographic backing , £500 a roll. Took an eternity.

Good luck, hope this helps you.

£500 a roll?! Blink.

It sounds like we should all get you in when we need a spot of pampering doing

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By *ig1gaz1Man
over a year ago

bradford

just to add to the good advice above

dont be scared of plugs and wet wallpaper as long as the plug switch is turned off you will be fine.

same with light switches

just loosen them and slot your cut paper into them rescrew later when rest is done

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By *rambuie100Man
over a year ago

essex/suffolk border

"A perfect plum line is essential, it sets every paper off from that. Get that first bit perfect, every one after that will be right. Then do another for each wall.

Best to use a “ snap off blade to do cuts. Snap it off after every couple of cuts. This stops the dreaded snagging and tearing of the paper. Use pliers to snap

It off , its safer. Don’t press too hard, better to do 2 slices than one hard one, if blade catches on walls it can kick and wreck paper or cut you.

Remove all trimmed paper safely. Last thing you want is to step off ladder and onto pasted paper. Ive done it once, slipped.. slammed into tool box and fractured a few ribs.

I understand your nervousness. I’ m a qualified Decorator and i don't enjoy papering with patterns either. Don’t mind a feature wall but windows n stuff are a pain in the arse at times.

Last paper i hung was a black felt design with holographic backing , £500 a roll. Took an eternity.

Good luck, hope this helps you.

£500 a roll?! Blink.

It sounds like we should all get you in when we need a spot of pampering doing

Yep it was £500 per roll. I was offered a job that was £2500 per roll, hand printed. Sod that, gave job to a mate on his arse financially he loves papering. And is the bollocks at it. I did the painting first.

You can get me in to pamper , if you like. I would enjoy the scenery very much, going by your profile picture

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By *rambuie100Man
over a year ago

essex/suffolk border

"just to add to the good advice above

dont be scared of plugs and wet wallpaper as long as the plug switch is turned off you will be fine.

same with light switches

just loosen them and slot your cut paper into them rescrew later when rest is done "

Good tip

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By *olly_chromaticTV/TS
over a year ago

ilkley and Stockport

When you finish the papering and cannot find the cat... Look for a large cat shaped bulge half way up a wall...

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By *2000ManMan
over a year ago

Worthing

Don't do it is my advice. Not worth the time or effort. Just prepare the walls and get them as smooth as possible (get a pro if not confident enough). Then paint with a matt (trade paint if you can afford it). Will look a lot better and easy to colour change in future.

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By *gnitemybodyWoman
over a year ago

Onestepoutofthedoor

"A perfect plum line is essential, it sets every paper off from that. Get that first bit perfect, every one after that will be right. Then do another for each wall.

Best to use a “ snap off blade to do cuts. Snap it off after every couple of cuts. This stops the dreaded snagging and tearing of the paper. Use pliers to snap

It off , its safer. Don’t press too hard, better to do 2 slices than one hard one, if blade catches on walls it can kick and wreck paper or cut you.

Remove all trimmed paper safely. Last thing you want is to step off ladder and onto pasted paper. Ive done it once, slipped.. slammed into tool box and fractured a few ribs.

I understand your nervousness. I’ m a qualified Decorator and i don't enjoy papering with patterns either. Don’t mind a feature wall but windows n stuff are a pain in the arse at times.

Last paper i hung was a black felt design with holographic backing , £500 a roll. Took an eternity.

Good luck, hope this helps you.

£500 a roll?! Blink.

It sounds like we should all get you in when we need a spot of pampering doing

You can get me in to pamper , if you like. I would enjoy the scenery very much, going by your profile picture

Yeah but mine would be more like ten quid a roll

I think I need to get into the hand printed wallpaper business,I'm good at doodling

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By *rambuie100Man
over a year ago

essex/suffolk border

"A perfect plum line is essential, it sets every paper off from that. Get that first bit perfect, every one after that will be right. Then do another for each wall.

Best to use a “ snap off blade to do cuts. Snap it off after every couple of cuts. This stops the dreaded snagging and tearing of the paper. Use pliers to snap

It off , its safer. Don’t press too hard, better to do 2 slices than one hard one, if blade catches on walls it can kick and wreck paper or cut you.

Remove all trimmed paper safely. Last thing you want is to step off ladder and onto pasted paper. Ive done it once, slipped.. slammed into tool box and fractured a few ribs.

I understand your nervousness. I’ m a qualified Decorator and i don't enjoy papering with patterns either. Don’t mind a feature wall but windows n stuff are a pain in the arse at times.

Last paper i hung was a black felt design with holographic backing , £500 a roll. Took an eternity.

Good luck, hope this helps you.

£500 a roll?! Blink.

It sounds like we should all get you in when we need a spot of pampering doing

You can get me in to pamper , if you like. I would enjoy the scenery very much, going by your profile picture

Yeah but mine would be more like ten quid a roll

I think I need to get into the hand printed wallpaper business,I'm good at doodling

Nothing wrong with £10 a roll. If you were dressed like your picture, i’d hang anything you wanted

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By *ove2pleaseseukMan
over a year ago

Hastings

"A perfect plum line is essential, it sets every paper off from that. Get that first bit perfect, every one after that will be right. Then do another for each wall.

Best to use a “ snap off blade to do cuts. Snap it off after every couple of cuts. This stops the dreaded snagging and tearing of the paper. Use pliers to snap

It off , its safer. Don’t press too hard, better to do 2 slices than one hard one, if blade catches on walls it can kick and wreck paper or cut you.

Remove all trimmed paper safely. Last thing you want is to step off ladder and onto pasted paper. Ive done it once, slipped.. slammed into tool box and fractured a few ribs.

I understand your nervousness. I’ m a qualified Decorator and i don't enjoy papering with patterns either. Don’t mind a feature wall but windows n stuff are a pain in the arse at times.

Last paper i hung was a black felt design with holographic backing , £500 a roll. Took an eternity.

Good luck, hope this helps you.

£500 a roll?! Blink.

It sounds like we should all get you in when we need a spot of pampering doing

You can get me in to pamper , if you like. I would enjoy the scenery very much, going by your profile picture

Yeah but mine would be more like ten quid a roll

I think I need to get into the hand printed wallpaper business,I'm good at doodling

Nothing wrong with £10 a roll. If you were dressed like your picture, i’d hang anything you wanted

Yer this dose just about sum it up but do start away from the door and don't panic take your time if the walls are a bit poor don't expect perfection you can't make a silk purse form a hesian sack. I'm sure it will look better than it dose now and if you don't like it paint over it.

Well done for having a go

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By *ovetolick300Man
over a year ago

burnley

Get a decorater

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By *aul1973HullMan
over a year ago

East Hull

Well done Miss Peach! I knew you'd get the hang of it

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By *gnitemybodyWoman
over a year ago

Onestepoutofthedoor

"A perfect plum line is essential, it sets every paper off from that. Get that first bit perfect, every one after that will be right. Then do another for each wall.

Best to use a “ snap off blade to do cuts. Snap it off after every couple of cuts. This stops the dreaded snagging and tearing of the paper. Use pliers to snap

It off , its safer. Don’t press too hard, better to do 2 slices than one hard one, if blade catches on walls it can kick and wreck paper or cut you.

Remove all trimmed paper safely. Last thing you want is to step off ladder and onto pasted paper. Ive done it once, slipped.. slammed into tool box and fractured a few ribs.

I understand your nervousness. I’ m a qualified Decorator and i don't enjoy papering with patterns either. Don’t mind a feature wall but windows n stuff are a pain in the arse at times.

Last paper i hung was a black felt design with holographic backing , £500 a roll. Took an eternity.

Good luck, hope this helps you.

£500 a roll?! Blink.

It sounds like we should all get you in when we need a spot of pampering doing

You can get me in to pamper , if you like. I would enjoy the scenery very much, going by your profile picture

Yeah but mine would be more like ten quid a roll

I think I need to get into the hand printed wallpaper business,I'm good at doodling

Nothing wrong with £10 a roll. If you were dressed like your picture, i’d hang anything you wanted

Ooh there's an idea I can print people's rude pic's onto wallpaper and flog it for £500 a roll

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By *gnitemybodyWoman
over a year ago

Onestepoutofthedoor

"A perfect plum line is essential, it sets every paper off from that. Get that first bit perfect, every one after that will be right. Then do another for each wall.

Best to use a “ snap off blade to do cuts. Snap it off after every couple of cuts. This stops the dreaded snagging and tearing of the paper. Use pliers to snap

It off , its safer. Don’t press too hard, better to do 2 slices than one hard one, if blade catches on walls it can kick and wreck paper or cut you.

Remove all trimmed paper safely. Last thing you want is to step off ladder and onto pasted paper. Ive done it once, slipped.. slammed into tool box and fractured a few ribs.

I understand your nervousness. I’ m a qualified Decorator and i don't enjoy papering with patterns either. Don’t mind a feature wall but windows n stuff are a pain in the arse at times.

Last paper i hung was a black felt design with holographic backing , £500 a roll. Took an eternity.

Good luck, hope this helps you.

£500 a roll?! Blink.

It sounds like we should all get you in when we need a spot of pampering doing

You can get me in to pamper , if you like. I would enjoy the scenery very much, going by your profile picture

Yeah but mine would be more like ten quid a roll

I think I need to get into the hand printed wallpaper business,I'm good at doodling

Nothing wrong with £10 a roll. If you were dressed like your picture, i’d hang anything you wanted

Well done for having a go

Thanks but it wasn't me I'm to scared to try and hang wallpaper

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over a year ago

I was working on a job where the painter and decorator put the wall paper on upside down, he completed the whole room, it was a plant design I told him straight Away that the plant goes the other way up, he wouldn’t have it and carried on, wasn’t until I got the gardener in from next door who knew the species of plant said it was upside down did he listen.

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By *iamondCougarWoman
over a year ago

Norfuck! / Lincolnshire

"Only a week to go before I finally get stuck into having a lounge I will be happy to lounge in (all being well)

I've never wallpapered before and I'm not gonna lie, I'm shitting bricks. I've YouTubed and rather than fill me with confidence it's made me worse.

So...

Do you have any top tips or expert advice?

If so, can you translate it into thick person for me please.

T.I.A"

I love wall papering

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Has the wallpapering started yet OP?!

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By *iamondCougarWoman
over a year ago

Norfuck! / Lincolnshire

All I would say is don’t start the first sheet where any mistakes can be seen if it’s not dead straight. Start behind a door ...

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By *ilth500Man
over a year ago

Merseyside

10/11 rolls of Zoffany Metallo wallpaper going fairly cheap if anyone is interested, they was over ordered on a job i done recently, im a joiner so decorating with wallpaper is like trying to speak Chinese too me! haha

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Over to Swiss Tony ...

Well, hanging wallpaper is also very much like making love to a beautiful woman. Clean all the relevant surfaces, spread her out on the table, cover her with paste, and stick her up. Then you clean your brush, light your pipe, stand back and admire your handiwork.

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By *rambuie100Man
over a year ago

essex/suffolk border

"A perfect plum line is essential, it sets every paper off from that. Get that first bit perfect, every one after that will be right. Then do another for each wall.

Best to use a “ snap off blade to do cuts. Snap it off after every couple of cuts. This stops the dreaded snagging and tearing of the paper. Use pliers to snap

It off , its safer. Don’t press too hard, better to do 2 slices than one hard one, if blade catches on walls it can kick and wreck paper or cut you.

Remove all trimmed paper safely. Last thing you want is to step off ladder and onto pasted paper. Ive done it once, slipped.. slammed into tool box and fractured a few ribs.

I understand your nervousness. I’ m a qualified Decorator and i don't enjoy papering with patterns either. Don’t mind a feature wall but windows n stuff are a pain in the arse at times.

Last paper i hung was a black felt design with holographic backing , £500 a roll. Took an eternity.

Good luck, hope this helps you.

£500 a roll?! Blink.

It sounds like we should all get you in when we need a spot of pampering doing

You can get me in to pamper , if you like. I would enjoy the scenery very much, going by your profile picture

Yeah but mine would be more like ten quid a roll

I think I need to get into the hand printed wallpaper business,I'm good at doodling

Nothing wrong with £10 a roll. If you were dressed like your picture, i’d hang anything you wanted

Ooh there's an idea I can print people's rude pic's onto wallpaper and flog it for £500 a roll

Do i get a percentage for the idea?... i’d like it in kindness

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By *gnitemybodyWoman
over a year ago

Onestepoutofthedoor

"A perfect plum line is essential, it sets every paper off from that. Get that first bit perfect, every one after that will be right. Then do another for each wall.

Best to use a “ snap off blade to do cuts. Snap it off after every couple of cuts. This stops the dreaded snagging and tearing of the paper. Use pliers to snap

It off , its safer. Don’t press too hard, better to do 2 slices than one hard one, if blade catches on walls it can kick and wreck paper or cut you.

Remove all trimmed paper safely. Last thing you want is to step off ladder and onto pasted paper. Ive done it once, slipped.. slammed into tool box and fractured a few ribs.

I understand your nervousness. I’ m a qualified Decorator and i don't enjoy papering with patterns either. Don’t mind a feature wall but windows n stuff are a pain in the arse at times.

Last paper i hung was a black felt design with holographic backing , £500 a roll. Took an eternity.

Good luck, hope this helps you.

£500 a roll?! Blink.

It sounds like we should all get you in when we need a spot of pampering doing

You can get me in to pamper , if you like. I would enjoy the scenery very much, going by your profile picture

Yeah but mine would be more like ten quid a roll

I think I need to get into the hand printed wallpaper business,I'm good at doodling

Nothing wrong with £10 a roll. If you were dressed like your picture, i’d hang anything you wanted

Ooh there's an idea I can print people's rude pic's onto wallpaper and flog it for £500 a roll

Do i get a percentage for the idea?... i’d like it in kindness

Let me get my business head on,I'll get back to you on that

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By *rambuie100Man
over a year ago

essex/suffolk border

"A perfect plum line is essential, it sets every paper off from that. Get that first bit perfect, every one after that will be right. Then do another for each wall.

Best to use a “ snap off blade to do cuts. Snap it off after every couple of cuts. This stops the dreaded snagging and tearing of the paper. Use pliers to snap

It off , its safer. Don’t press too hard, better to do 2 slices than one hard one, if blade catches on walls it can kick and wreck paper or cut you.

Remove all trimmed paper safely. Last thing you want is to step off ladder and onto pasted paper. Ive done it once, slipped.. slammed into tool box and fractured a few ribs.

I understand your nervousness. I’ m a qualified Decorator and i don't enjoy papering with patterns either. Don’t mind a feature wall but windows n stuff are a pain in the arse at times.

Last paper i hung was a black felt design with holographic backing , £500 a roll. Took an eternity.

Good luck, hope this helps you.

£500 a roll?! Blink.

It sounds like we should all get you in when we need a spot of pampering doing

You can get me in to pamper , if you like. I would enjoy the scenery very much, going by your profile picture

Yeah but mine would be more like ten quid a roll

I think I need to get into the hand printed wallpaper business,I'm good at doodling

Nothing wrong with £10 a roll. If you were dressed like your picture, i’d hang anything you wanted

Ooh there's an idea I can print people's rude pic's onto wallpaper and flog it for £500 a roll

Do i get a percentage for the idea?... i’d like it in kindness

Let me get my business head on,I'll get back to you on that

No problem, but if i see you on dragons den, you will need a spanked bum. Hope to see you on it soon

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over a year ago

"Only a week to go before I finally get stuck into having a lounge I will be happy to lounge in (all being well)

I've never wallpapered before and I'm not gonna lie, I'm shitting bricks. I've YouTubed and rather than fill me with confidence it's made me worse.

So...

Do you have any top tips or expert advice?

If so, can you translate it into thick person for me please.

T.I.A"

I’m shyte at wallpapering too if that helps plenty of paste brushed evenly work from the top downward with a brush stroke to get rid of those pesky bubbles take your time......

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"What about the wallpaper u paste the wall not the paper? X"

Hmm it might be easier to paste the paper But I’m not the expert

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By *rincess peach OP Woman
over a year ago

shits creek

the living room is done!

Still loads to do in there but the papering is complete

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"the living room is done!

Still loads to do in there but the papering is complete

Hurrah well done. Xx

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By *entleman JayMan
over a year ago

Wakefield

Funnily enough I’m doing a friends feature wall tomorrow.

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By *aul1973HullMan
over a year ago

East Hull

"the living room is done!

Still loads to do in there but the papering is complete

Woohooo! I hope you're feeling proud of yourself

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By *rincess peach OP Woman
over a year ago

shits creek

"the living room is done!

Still loads to do in there but the papering is complete

Hurrah well done. Xx"

Thank you.

Go me, go me.

You watch it all be on the floor by the morning

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By *entleman JayMan
over a year ago

Wakefield

Get wallpaper adhesive ready made up in a tub it’s much better.

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By *inky_couple2020Couple
over a year ago

North West

"Funnily enough I’m doing a friends feature wall tomorrow. "

Now there's a euphemism I've never heard before

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By *ensuallover1000Man
over a year ago

Somewhere In The Ether…

"the living room is done!

Still loads to do in there but the papering is complete

Good on yer missus

(Admit it - the music helped, right?)

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By *entleman JayMan
over a year ago

Wakefield

"Papers vary as to how much soaking time they need (wallpaper paste brushed onto paper) so read instructions.

Paper quality varies - some are a dream to put up, others are a nightmare.

First time wallpapering - don't get a pattern that needs to line up.

Cut lengths at least a couple of inches longer for both top and bottom. Do not trim these until happy rest of paper is bubble free.

Once pasted, fold paper, at bottom this is a concertina effect, at top fold once.

Actually it's prob easier to ask you what you know and go from there. "

You are a pro.

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By *rincess peach OP Woman
over a year ago

shits creek

"the living room is done!

Still loads to do in there but the papering is complete

Good on yer missus

(Admit it - the music helped, right?)

I only nearly cried once, so yeah

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

If your room has a chimney breast, hang a sheet dead centre of it.

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By *iamondCougarWoman
over a year ago

Norfuck! / Lincolnshire

"the living room is done!

Still loads to do in there but the papering is complete

A good job well done! Does it look good?

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By *rincess peach OP Woman
over a year ago

shits creek

"the living room is done!

Still loads to do in there but the papering is complete

A good job well done! Does it look good? "

It looks 100x better than it did!

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By *pursChick aka ShortieWoman
over a year ago

On a mooch

"the living room is done!

Still loads to do in there but the papering is complete

Hurrah well done. Xx

Thank you.

Go me, go me.

You watch it all be on the floor by the morning

Well done.... it will still be hanging strong in the morning

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By *rambuie100Man
over a year ago

essex/suffolk border

"the living room is done!

Still loads to do in there but the papering is complete

Awesome. Well done. Hope your feeling proud of yourself

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Yay!! I did a ton of decorating over lockdowm and there's no better feeling than just sitting with a glass of wine looking at walls you did all by yourself

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By *rambuie100Man
over a year ago

essex/suffolk border

"the living room is done!

Still loads to do in there but the papering is complete

Awesome. Well done. Hope your feeling proud of yourself "

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By *entleman JayMan
over a year ago

Wakefield

Please don’t do what I did Today and spill a tub of wallpaper paste inside my car boot lol.

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By *innie The MinxWoman
over a year ago

Under the Duvet

"the living room is done!

Still loads to do in there but the papering is complete

Brilliant! Was wondering how you were doing.

Good work Mrs Woman

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"the living room is done!

Still loads to do in there but the papering is complete

Well done

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"Please don’t do what I did Today and spill a tub of wallpaper paste inside my car boot lol. "

Is there a eufemism here?

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"the living room is done!

Still loads to do in there but the papering is complete

Hurrah well done. Xx

Thank you.

Go me, go me.

You watch it all be on the floor by the morning

Is it still up?

I was briefly inspired to paint my walls. Then remembered what a pain in the arse it is and decided just to never have visitors.

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