Start Hanging Wallpaper Feature Wall

Cut a piece of wallpaper larger than the plate.

Start hanging wallpaper feature wall.

Slide the wallpaper into position lining up with the plumb line. Wherever you start use a plumb and chalk line or a carpenter s level and pencil to create a straight vertical plumb guideline. Install the first drop about 1 8 inch from the guideline. Plan for dealing with unlevel ceilings and out of plumb walls.

Hold them both on the wall and adjust the paper to match the pattern on the wall. Cut from the part of the pattern that matches the paper on the wall around the switch. Wallpaper from cole and son wallpapers donated by www. Here i ve used a red dotted line to represent the mid point.

Cut a piece of paper a few inches longer than you need. Apply the top half of the strip to the wall slightly overlapping the ceiling and adjoining wall. First of all find out exactly where the mid point of your feature wall lies. Mix the wallpaper paste with the amount of water that it says on the packet and leave it to stand for a few minutes.

Everything else is dependent on this measurement so take your time and with the help of a spirit level and pencil draw a light vertical line on the wall from ceiling to floor. Hang first strip start at your plumb line and ensure the pattern is right side up. You can use a spirit level instead if you prefer. Using a plumb line and pencil mark a vertical line on the wall.