Pasting Wallcoverings

General information and tips on how to hang a wallpaper using the traditional method of pasting the back of the wallpaper.

This is the general method of applying wallpaper adhesive to put up the wallpaper either on a feature wall or when wallpapering a room. 

This method is often used for your standard printed rolls of wallpaper that can of course be brought online at TM Interiors Limited.

When asked what type of adhesive should be used, we would always recommend you purchase the manufacturers own brands, such as Harlequin Wallpaper Adhesive for example, as that way you know the adhesive if fit for purpose.

Before hanging any wallcovering, make sure the surface of the wall or ceiling is clean, sound and smooth. If damp and organic growth are present, they must be eradicated. If you visit our Wallpaper Guide you will find information, and videos on how to hang wallpaper. 

You can use any wipe-clean table for pasting, but an arrow fold-up pasting table is a good investment if you are doing a lot of decorating. Lay several cut lengths of paper face down on the table to keep it clean. To stop the paper rolling up while you are pasting, a tip is to tuck the ends under a length of string tied loosely round the table legs.

 

1) Draw a vertical line indicating the width of the strip along the entire area of the wall to cover.

 

2) Measure the height of your wall your intending to hang the wallpaper on.

 

 

3) Cut a strip the height of the wall adding 20 cm at the top and 20 cm at the bottom.

 

 

4) Fold the strip and let it set 8 to 10 minutes

 

 

5) Hang the strip on the wall, lining up the right edge of the strip with the vertical line

 

 

So some basic tips for fixing the wallpaper to the wall using the paste the wallpaper method for more in depth hanging tips for things like 3d wallpapers and pleated textiles please review our wallpaper guides for further information. If your wallpaper is non-woven and are using the paste the wall wallpaper method then please read our guide using the link.

All of our luxury and designer wallpaper products on our website are delivered with complete and detailed hanging instructions, and we would always recommend that the installation should be done by a professional and an experienced decorator.

Should you need any further advice or guidance please do not hesitate to contact us.