While remodeling our new home the previous owners had installed vinyl faced paper backed wallpaper in their bedroom. There are many options for the DIYer such as; Drywalling over it with 1/4 inch drywall. Scoring the paper and then using chemicals to dissolve the glue. Leave it in place and

Don’t be fooled into thinking that anyone can hang wallpaper. If you do, you may end up all wrapped up in the very paper you are trying to put on your walls. There is an art to hanging wallpaper and anyone who has attempted this project knows it is not

Wallpaper is one of the ways of making a statement in a room. However, you will want to choose something simple if you are a beginner when it comes to wallpaper. Leave the ones with intricate patterns until you have a little more experience. The reason for this is patterned

If the walls of the home you just bought are covered layers of wallpaper that date back decades, it may be time to strip it all and start anew. Stripping wallpaper, as anyone who has done it can attest to, is not an easy task. It requires a great deal

If you want to redecorate a room, you may well decide to go for wallpaper rather than paint. Wallpaper can be very sophisticated, and you can also buy it in a variety of patterns that can really enhance the look of a room. Depending on the attributes of the room,

When you want to wallpaper a room, the process is fairly easy. The first thing that you need to do is choose the wallpaper that you want. This involves taking a look at the room and deciding which effect is the most desirable. Do you want the room to look

When it comes to decorating the walls of a child’s room, the first thought is usually of paint. Unfortunately, in many older homes, the walls can be in poor shape and painting will only emphasize their rough condition. Instead of trying to hang posters, prints and vinyl clings in strategic

Sometimes, it’s just easier to hire someone else to do it. Professional wallpaper installation can save you time, money, and frustration. It pays to do your research before hiring a wallpaper hanger. Ask for recommendations. Family and friends will be eager to share their experiences (good or bad) with you.

The success of any job depends on using the correct tools. This section contains everything you need to know about wallpapering tools, whether you’re hanging new paper or stripping off the old. Hanging Wallpaper Surface preparation – Most walls need some repairs or other preparation before they can be papered.