A variety of wallpaper patterns and colors.

How to Choose Wallpaper Colors and Patterns

Colors and patterns can have a profound effect on mood. Use these tips to choose wallpaper, and you’ll have an inviting space in no time. Wallpaper Color Choices Just like with paint, wallpaper colors can be divided into two main categories: “warm” and “cool”. Red, orange, yellow, peach, and pink

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Four examples of paintable textured wallpaper.

What is Paintable Wallpaper and How Does It Work?

In most cases, painting over wallpaper is a no-no. But with specially prepared paintable wallpapers, a coat of color can be your best friend. Types of Paintable Papers Paintable wall coverings have actually been around for a very long time. Lincrusta was invented in 1877 and is still the leading

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Types of wallpaper on display in a store.

What Are the Different Types of Wallpaper Available?

Wallpaper has come a long way since it was invented. Not only are an astounding variety of decorative effects available, but durability, clean-ability, and removability have also improved significantly. There are several things to consider when selecting a wallpaper. While it can be tempting to focus only on texture and

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A man bent down hanging wallpaper.

DIY Wallpaper Hanging: A Beginner’s Guide

Many homeowners enjoy hanging wallpaper instead of hiring a professional and having the extra cost. You will need to follow some very important steps. Before you begin, you will need to make sure you calculate the amount of wallpaper you need. It’s always best to have an extra roll left

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A person hanging a wallpaper boarder.

Tips for Smoothly Hanging Wallpaper Borders

Borders are a quick and easy way to add interest and flare to any room. Whether hanging a wallpaper border for a kid-themed room, a classy dining room or just sprucing up your laundry room, there are many choices. The good news is that this is an easy do-it-yourself project.

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Removing painted wallpaper with a broad putty knife.

Tips for Safely Removing Painted Wallpaper

Is your house covered with stubborn, old painted wallpaper standing between you and your dream home? The removal of wallpaper can be a daunting task on its own, but removing painted wallpaper is an even more difficult task. Major physical labor is involved, but there are steps you can use

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Tricks For Removing Multiple Layers Of Wallpaper

Are you ready for your weekend wallpaper stripping project? Are you ready to remove multiple layers of wallpaper from your outdated bathroom? Times have changed. If you’ve got Brandy Bunch green wallpaper in your bathroom it can be embarrassing. At some point in the DIY process you have chosen to

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Removing a wallpaper boarder by scraping first then stripping.

How to Remove Wallpaper Borders

So, you just bought the house of your dreams, you walk in and what do you see but the ugliest wallpaper border you have ever seen. While wallpaper borders can offer a quick and easy way to improve the beauty of any room, when the time comes to remove or

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A person stripping the backing paper left on the wall after stripping wallpaper.

How To Remove Vinyl Wallpaper

Removing vinyl wallpaper is more challenging than removing plain wallpaper because steam can’t penetrate the surface layer. Another problem often faced is the incorrect installation of the wallpaper. If the person who installed the wallpaper didn’t know that they had to prime the drywall before installing the wallpaper, the job

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Wallpaper primed and ready for paint.

Should I Remove Wallpaper or Paint Over It?

When it comes to improving the looks of a room that is already wallpapered, it always comes down to the same question: remove the wallpaper or paint over it? Really, whether you should remove wallpaper or paint over depends on several factors, but the short answer is: remove it if

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