FabSwingers.com forum: Wallpapering

By *ruit OP Woman
over a year ago

near kings lynn

Ok so its been some years since I wallpapered.

Just bought paper for my downstairs toilet and its tiny. Tiled to the half and wont need much doing.

I need tips though to remind me how to do it please. I bought two rolls but expect to only need 1. Both from same batch number.

Pasting table being bought next week as my last one died.

Equipment needed.....a list please. Scissors brush paste dry brush.....anything else. Bugger yes a plumbline.

Wont fit two in my downstairs loo so its just me doing my best. Will take shelving down and lightshade. Any tips please would be helpful.

Fruit xx

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By *Ryan-Man
over a year ago

In Your Bush

A craft knife is handy for trimming the top and bottom. Don't forget a bucket for your paste and a stick to mix it with.

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

I attempted to paper once never again and so many lumps in it so i wish you luck

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

Take all the stuff you've bought back and swap it for a brush and a tin of paint, and a nice canvas! A nice scenic one - or better yet - a home made erotic one of a baby oiled pair of gazongas!!

Waaaaaaaaay less stress!

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By *rightonsteveMan
over a year ago

Brighton - even Hove!

Do you have to wash the walls first? Or is that for painting? And fill up cracks and stuff.

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By *londeCazWoman
over a year ago

Arse End of the Universe, Cumbria

This may sound daft, but if you've got nail varnish on, take it off - when you get paste on your fingers (as inevitably happens) and you use your fingers to crease paper at top or bottom (or even just brushing your nails across the paper accidentally) your nail varnish may well come off on the paper

I've had to bin a couple of lengths in the past when that's happened and I've not been able to remove it

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By *rightonsteveMan
over a year ago

Brighton - even Hove!

"This may sound daft, but if you've got nail varnish on, take it off - when you get paste on your fingers (as inevitably happens) and you use your fingers to crease paper at top or bottom (or even just brushing your nails across the paper accidentally) your nail varnish may well come off on the paper

I've had to bin a couple of lengths in the past when that's happened and I've not been able to remove it"

Oh yes....wear gloves too

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By *ruit OP Woman
over a year ago

near kings lynn

Its been painted before by me. And yes I have a feeling you sugar soap spray wash it before...or something like that.

No holes to fill in....aint doing all that crap lol. (I know it isnt really lol).

More tips. Got buckets and sharp scissors. Dad has stanley knives. Need to do bathroom then my next room x

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By *Ryan-Man
over a year ago

In Your Bush

Also make sure you wear welly's

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By *ruit OP Woman
over a year ago

near kings lynn

Nail varnish. . Good point x

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By *ruit OP Woman
over a year ago

near kings lynn

"Also make sure you wear welly's"

Flippin wellies???? Ryan?? X

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By *Ryan-Man
over a year ago

In Your Bush

"Also make sure you wear welly's

Flippin wellies???? Ryan?? X"

Cos you're bound sure to slip and put your foot in the bucket

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By *londeCazWoman
over a year ago

Arse End of the Universe, Cumbria

I've had to bin a couple of lengths in the past when that's happened and I've not been able to remove it

Oh yes....wear gloves too

Gloves are for wusses

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By *rightonsteveMan
over a year ago

Brighton - even Hove!

And if you ever run out of wallpaper paste.....

I can supply some homemade...

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By *Ryan-Man
over a year ago

In Your Bush

Don't forget to shave ya pubes. If you get paste in them they will stand up like a Mohican.

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By *ruit OP Woman
over a year ago

near kings lynn

"Also make sure you wear welly's

Flippin wellies???? Ryan?? X

Cos you're bound sure to slip and put your foot in the bucket

Thanks hunny...what would I do without you.

I do paint and wallpaper braless in a tshirt and thong...always have done

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By *rightonsteveMan
over a year ago

Brighton - even Hove!

What about one of those paper onsies from B&Q?

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By *ruit OP Woman
over a year ago

near kings lynn

"And if you ever run out of wallpaper paste.....

I can supply some homemade...

Ewwww lol

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By *ady4ladyWoman
over a year ago

liverpool

Sit on the loo and look directly ahead, that is your focal point wall, so make sure your first drop is central on this wall and work outwards from that.

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By *ruit OP Woman
over a year ago

near kings lynn

Dont have a bug repeat so happy.

Need to paste the paper. Got stepladder too

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By *ruit OP Woman
over a year ago

near kings lynn

"Sit on the loo and look directly ahead, that is your focal point wall, so make sure your first drop is central on this wall and work outwards from that.

Ok thanks good tip. Was going to start from the right edge of that wall but are you saying the first one should be central on that wall? X

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

Get some fucker else to do it

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By *ady4ladyWoman
over a year ago

liverpool

"Sit on the loo and look directly ahead, that is your focal point wall, so make sure your first drop is central on this wall and work outwards from that.

Ok thanks good tip. Was going to start from the right edge of that wall but are you saying the first one should be central on that wall? X"

Yes. the pattern needs to be central to that wall, like in a living room, you would start central chimney breast. Its the one wall people will see most of ( if sat on the loo).

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By *ruit OP Woman
over a year ago

near kings lynn

Cant afford some other fooker lol.

I recon I will need ten lengths total to get all the way around the room.

Not sure when I am doing it yet tho. But in the next month

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By *oxy_minxWoman
over a year ago

Scotland - Aberdeen

I'm crap at any diy, though I did change a light fitting in the past, and was so proud!

Just as a heads up, I will be looking for tips about selling my flat (bearing in mind this is Scotland and we still have those home reports!)

So keep an eye out in a few weeks time! All advise will be appreciated

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By *issHottieBottieWoman
over a year ago

Kent

"Get some fucker else to do it

That's exactly what I'm doing! I'm doing the painting and everything ejse but my grandad had kindly offered his services!! Xx

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

If you also paste the wall it helps the paper slide

Can't beat a good bit of lubrication

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

Cheat get your dad to do it whilst you are,at work

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By *ouple in LancashireCouple
over a year ago

in Lancashire

"Sit on the loo and look directly ahead, that is your focal point wall, so make sure your first drop is central on this wall and work outwards from that.

Ok thanks good tip. Was going to start from the right edge of that wall but are you saying the first one should be central on that wall? X"

never start papering or tiling from a corner, they're usually out..

Lady is spot on..

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By *ruit OP Woman
over a year ago

near kings lynn

Gonna bit the bullet and do it over next weekend when kids away.

Worried.com lol

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

One tip to prevent bubbles in your paper make sure you read instructions and allow the wallpaper to soak before hanging, that way you should have no bubbles when it dry's, try not to use Stanley knifes to trim they can often rip the paper I always use sharp scissor's

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By *ruit OP Woman
over a year ago

near kings lynn

"Cheat get your dad to do it whilst you are,at work

Sapphire damn good idea but the thought of my dad swearing and grumbling in my house is not a good thought lol.

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By *ruit OP Woman
over a year ago

near kings lynn

"One tip to prevent bubbles in your paper make sure you read instructions and allow the wallpaper to soak before hanging, that way you should have no bubbles when it dry's, try not to use Stanley knifes to trim they can often rip the paper I always use sharp scissor's "

Soak the wallpaper....what like me in the bath lol. I guess you mean put paste on allow it to soak (how long?) Then hang?

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

Well, hanging wallpaper is 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 handywork.

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By *B9 QueenWoman
over a year ago

Over the rainbow, under the bridge

Find the number of a good decorator! I'm way past doing my own decorating now! I had a lovely young man do mine recently.

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By *iamondsmiles.Woman
over a year ago

little house on the praire

"Find the number of a good decorator! I'm way past doing my own decorating now! I had a lovely young man do mine recently."

I always have someone in to do mine,

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By *iamondsmiles.Woman
over a year ago

little house on the praire

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By *amschwingerzCouple
over a year ago

West

Dont skimp on tools, make sure you have a good pair of scissors above all,

Use a proper paste table if you can, not the kitchen table

Dont bother with a papering brush if you havn't got one, use a medium/long pile roller sleeve instead

Work out where your drops are going first, where you going to start and finish...you dont want to end up putting little thin strips into a corner

Read the instructions on the paper

Ignore the mixing instructions on paste..6 litres of water for a big bag, 3-4 for a small bag

Wipe the paste table as you go, dont get paste on the paper, if you do, wipe it off

Dont use 'stanley' knives, they are too big, use a small snap off blade knife

Work away from the light

Make sure your first bit is straight

Bu before you do any papering, make sure the walls are properly prepared, and able to take paste.

Enjoy!

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By *amschwingerzCouple
over a year ago

West

"Sit on the loo and look directly ahead, that is your focal point wall, so make sure your first drop is central on this wall and work outwards from that.

Thats only going to work if the pattern is symmetrical though..

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

Ive got a little roller I use down the edges!

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By *ruit OP Woman
over a year ago

near kings lynn

"Dont skimp on tools, make sure you have a good pair of scissors above all,

Use a proper paste table if you can, not the kitchen table

Dont bother with a papering brush if you havn't got one, use a medium/long pile roller sleeve instead

Work out where your drops are going first, where you going to start and finish...you dont want to end up putting little thin strips into a corner

Read the instructions on the paper

Ignore the mixing instructions on paste..6 litres of water for a big bag, 3-4 for a small bag

Wipe the paste table as you go, dont get paste on the paper, if you do, wipe it off

Dont use 'stanley' knives, they are too big, use a small snap off blade knife

Work away from the light

Make sure your first bit is straight

Bu before you do any papering, make sure the walls are properly prepared, and able to take paste.

Enjoy!"

Shit....scared now. Ok. Do I get that sugar soap spray stuff. Pattern symmetrical....erm....will look.

Now needing a stiff drink.

Whats this roller thing rather than a brush. Actually think I remember having one.

Luckily I am having naughty fun that weekend so may need some good sex after tackling this

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By *Ryan-Man
over a year ago

In Your Bush

"Ive got a little roller I use down the edges!"

Good thinking. A seam roller

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By *ady4ladyWoman
over a year ago

liverpool

Just go for it, any mistakes you can learn from and you will have the satisfaction of a great do-it-yourself job.

If it all goes tits up, get a man who can.

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

"Ive got a little roller I use down the edges!

Good thinking. A seam roller"

That may well be the technical word for it!

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By *ruit OP Woman
over a year ago

near kings lynn

"Just go for it, any mistakes you can learn from and you will have the satisfaction of a great do-it-yourself job.

If it all goes tits up, get a man who can.

If I cock it up I will say its just me being an individual lol x

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By *amschwingerzCouple
over a year ago

West

"Ive got a little roller I use down the edges!

Good thinking. A seam roller

That may well be the technical word for it!"

Correct! lol

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By *amschwingerzCouple
over a year ago

West

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By *amschwingerzCouple
over a year ago

West

Whats this roller thing rather than a brush. Actually think I remember having one.

Its nice and soft on the outside, but firm in the middle, about 9 inches long..and it fits in the hand really well..

Oh, and as for using a roller sleeve......

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By *ruit OP Woman
over a year ago

near kings lynn

Whats this roller thing rather than a brush. Actually think I remember having one.

Its nice and soft on the outside, but firm in the middle, about 9 inches long..and it fits in the hand really well..

Oh, and as for using a roller sleeve...... "

Haha thanks x

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

Soak the wallpaper....what like me in the bath lol. I guess you mean put paste on allow it to soak (how long?) Then hang?"
lol it should tell you on the Instructions if not paste one piece and then paste another, then go back and hang the 1st one you have pasted that should be ok, I always paste about 3 a head before I hang the 1st one, but them I'm old school and cut all my lengths I need before pasting

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By *ruit OP Woman
over a year ago

near kings lynn

Where do I put the first piece while I am pasting the second? I remember my dad folding his up from outside edge to middle etc.

Luckily I have only half walls to do sohoping its going to be not too bad.

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By *Ryan-Man
over a year ago

In Your Bush

"Where do I put the first piece while I am pasting the second? I remember my dad folding his up from outside edge to middle etc.

Luckily I have only half walls to do sohoping its going to be not too bad."

On your clothes horse

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By *ruit OP Woman
over a year ago

near kings lynn

Clothes horse. Ok obvious choice.

Excited about doing it but nervous about the fiddly bits x

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

"Dont skimp on tools, make sure you have a good pair of scissors above all,

Use a proper paste table if you can, not the kitchen table

Dont bother with a papering brush if you havn't got one, use a medium/long pile roller sleeve instead

Work out where your drops are going first, where you going to start and finish...you dont want to end up putting little thin strips into a corner

Read the instructions on the paper

Ignore the mixing instructions on paste..6 litres of water for a big bag, 3-4 for a small bag

Wipe the paste table as you go, dont get paste on the paper, if you do, wipe it off

Dont use 'stanley' knives, they are too big, use a small snap off blade knife

Work away from the light

Make sure your first bit is straight

Bu before you do any papering, make sure the walls are properly prepared, and able to take paste.

Enjoy!"

This plus don't cut the paper up before you've worked out the pattern especially if its a drop pattern

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

I even taught the wife to wallpaper, now I just back and relax

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By *ruit OP Woman
over a year ago

near kings lynn

Just measured my first length and put a mark where I expect to cut it. Now put roll back in bag and will start next Saturday late morning.I hope to have it finished by the Sunday as out the Sat evening.

I have wallpapered my lounge years ago with a little help from the ex. Just nerve racking doing it again years later x

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By *uneandtomCouple
over a year ago

Sunderland

Chubby Brown had it right ' the guy the invented fucking should be decorated and the guy that invented decorating should be fucked!'

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By *ruit OP Woman
over a year ago

near kings lynn

I plan to be doing plenty of both next weekend

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By *Ryan-Man
over a year ago

In Your Bush

"I plan to be doing plenty of both next weekend

Get the guy who is doing the fucking to do the wallpapering after. I'm sure it would only cost you a bacon sarnie

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

To avoid lumpy paste, put the water in the bucket first and stir continuously while slowly and steadily pouring in the paste.

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By *ruit OP Woman
over a year ago

near kings lynn

"I plan to be doing plenty of both next weekend

Get the guy who is doing the fucking to do the wallpapering after. I'm sure it would only cost you a bacon sarnie"

Havent chosen the man yet to shag lol.

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By *Ryan-Man
over a year ago

In Your Bush

"I plan to be doing plenty of both next weekend

Get the guy who is doing the fucking to do the wallpapering after. I'm sure it would only cost you a bacon sarnie

Havent chosen the man yet to shag lol."

Even better. Choose a decorator lol

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By *ruit OP Woman
over a year ago

near kings lynn

Now why didnt I think of that lol x

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

"I plan to be doing plenty of both next weekend

Get the guy who is doing the fucking to do the wallpapering after. I'm sure it would only cost you a bacon sarnie"

Get him to do the wallpapering BEFORE, then you can decide how big a bonus he deserves

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