How to Install traditional wallpaper in just 4 easy steps.

Transform your room with classic wallpaper in 4 straightforward steps! Traditional wallpaper offers durability and premium quality. While it requires a bit more preparation than peel and stick, following this guide will help you achieve professional results.

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What You'll Need

Essential tools:

• Your traditional wallpaper
• Wallpaper paste (check your wallpaper instructions for the right type)
• Paste brush or roller
• Smoothing brush or wallpaper smoother
• Utility knife or scissors
• Measuring tape
• Level or plumb line
• Bucket for paste
• Sponge and clean water
• Seam roller

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Step 1: Prepare Your Wall & Paste

Wall preparation:

1. Clean your wall thoroughly and let it dry
2. Fill any holes or cracks with spackle
3. Sand smooth if needed
4. Apply primer or sizing if recommended (helps with adhesion and future removal)

Prepare the paste:

1. Mix wallpaper paste according to package instructions
2. Let it sit for the recommended time (usually 5-10 minutes)
3. Stir well before use

Your wall should be: ✓ Clean and dry ✓ Smooth ✓ Primed (if recommended)

Step 2: Measure, Cut & Apply Paste

Measure and prepare:

• Measure your wall height
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• Simply unroll your wallpaper and verify dimensions

Apply paste:

1. Lay the wallpaper face down on a clean surface
2. Apply paste evenly with a brush or roller
3. Work from the center outward to the edges
4. Make sure edges are well-coated
5. "Book" the wallpaper: fold both ends to the center (paste to paste) without creasing
6. Let it rest for 5-10 minutes (check manufacturer instructions)

Step 3: Hang & Smooth

Hanging:

1. Use a level to draw a light vertical guide line on your wall
2. Unfold the top section of your "booked" wallpaper
3. Position it at the ceiling, aligning with your guide line
4. Leave 2 inches (5 cm) excess at the top for trimming
5. Lightly press the top portion to the wall

Smoothing:

1. Unfold the bottom section
2. Use your smoothing brush to remove air bubbles
3. Work from the center outward in a herringbone pattern
4. Use firm but gentle strokes
5. Wipe away excess paste immediately with a damp sponge

For seams:

1. Position the next strip edge-to-edge (butt seam)
2. Match the pattern carefully
3. Use a seam roller to press seams flat (wait 15 minutes after hanging)

Step 4: Trim & Finish

Trimming:

1. Use your smoothing tool as a guide along the ceiling
2. Cut excess wallpaper with a sharp utility knife
3. Repeat at the baseboard
4. Wipe away any paste residue with a damp sponge

Final touches:

1. Check all seams and smooth if needed
2. Roll seams gently with seam roller if not done already
3. Clean all paste from wallpaper surface immediately
4. Let dry for 24-48 hours before moving furniture back

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