Wallpaper Installation Guide
A complete guide to preparing your wall and installing wallpaper step by step
Before You Start
Before You Start
A short checklist to avoid most installation mistakes.
Remove nails/screws and fill in any cracks
Switch off the electricity mains and remove any socket/switch covers
Sand down any rough areas until smooth
Use a sponge to clean the walls with warm water and mild soap, allow to dry
Paint the wall a light uniform colour if it differs significantly from your wallpaper
Freshly painted walls should be left for 48 hours before application
Porous surfaces (plaster, cement): ensure old plaster is stable. Sand smooth and seal with primer
Tools You Need
Tools You Need
Prepare these tools first so the workflow stays smooth.
Installation Steps
Installation Steps
Follow the sequence as written, then check alignment before finishing.
- 1
Lay out your wallpaper — unroll and separate drops, arrange in order
- 2
Trim white borders from left and right sides
- 3
Lightly damp the paper backing
- 4
Mark and draw a vertical guide line on the wall
- 5
Apply wallpaper paste to the wall
- 6
Hang first panel from top to bottom, aligning with guide line
- 7
Overlap subsequent panels
- 8
Cut down the middle of the overlap using a straight edge and sharp knife
- 9
Remove excess overlap from both sides
- 10
Use seam roller to smooth the joins
- 11
Continue the same process for each drop
- 12
Trim excess at top and bottom, allow to dry with proper ventilation