Wallpaper Borders QUESTION #1: Hello Tim. Trends and designs change and I’m convinced wallpaper will rise from the ashes. I’d like to start the resurgence and install some wallpaper borders in a few rooms in my home. What can you share to make this job go smoothly? Have you ever put in a border halfway Read More »
Trimming & Cutting Wallpaper TIPS Patience and some skill needed Simple tools, but special razor knife Use special primer on walls - See below! Start plumb out of each corner CLICK HERE to Get Tim's FREE & FUNNY Newsletter! DEAR TIM: I've decided to install some wallpaper. It's a small room, so it shouldn't be Read More »
Wallpaper adhesive can bond to drywall paper. Drywall that is not primed and sized properly will absorb these adhesives and tear. Drywall repair may be necessary.
Knowing some simple tips on how to wallpaper will help you get professional looking results. These wallpaper installation tips will get you started.
The quality of home wallpaper is vast. When wallpapering, be sure to get a high-quality wallpaper. You can get custom wallpaper to match the mood you want to set in the room. Home wallpaper borders can add to the look of your wallpaper or to a painted home.
Hanging wallpaper is a project that can transform many a room. Discover how to hang wallpaper to give your room that vibrant mood. Hanging wallpaper plumb will make or break your project.
Non-woven wallpaper is easy to install, and it's reusable. Tim Carter explains how this cool wallpaper is different because it doesn't expand when the adhesive contacts the paper backing. These new non-woven wallpapers are huge time savers because there is no need to pre-paste a sheet of paper and book it while you work on another piece.
The wallpaper tools you use can make the difference between a first class job and a disaster. Tim Carter shows the basic wallpaper tools he uses to hang wallpaper: a tape measure, razor knife, several metal knife blades, levels, a smoothing brush or plastic smoothing tool and a large sponge. With the right wallpaper tools, you'll have no problem getting the results you want.
Putting wallpaper around windows can be quick and easy with these tips from Tim Carter. With his advice about how to hang wallpaper around windows, you'll get perfectly matching seams, and your wallpaper will be plumb each time.
Wallpaper adds instant beauty to any room. The video explains how to hang wallpaper correctly, making your job easier and mistake-free. Using pre-pasted wallpaper with a wallpaper relaxer will make sure your job goes well. This video shows you techniques to prepare your wallpaper to be hung.
Subscribe to the FREE Ask the Builder newsletter to receive professional advice for your home. Complete the form below and each week you'll get:
Unsubscribe at any time. We respect your email privacy.