How to Apply Wallpaper: Step-by-Step Guide for a Perfect Finish

How to Apply Wallpaper: A Step-by-Step Guide for a Flawless Finish

Transform your room with wallpaper using this simple, step-by-step guide. Whether you're a seasoned pro or a first-timer, these expert tips will ensure a smooth, professional result.

Wallpapering Alone or with Help?

If you've wallpapered before, you can easily do it on your own. However, if this is your first time, we recommend enlisting a friend or family member for smoother application and better results.

Premium Quality Wallpaper for Your Walls

Our wallpaper is crafted for durability and designed for easy application. With 140 cm wide panels, you’ll have fewer seams, resulting in a cleaner, more professional finish. Each panel is numbered, ensuring you can install it in the correct order from left to right.

This heavy-duty wallpaper, commonly used in hotels and public spaces, is built to last and withstand daily wear and tear. Enjoy the same high-quality finish in your home!

Order Extra Wallpaper for Peace of Mind

We recommend ordering an additional 5 cm of wallpaper to cover any imperfections, such as slightly crooked application or uneven walls, common in older buildings.

Handle Sharp Tools with Care

Be cautious when using sharp tools during the wallpapering process. If you damage a panel, we cannot guarantee an identical replacement. You would need to reorder the entire roll.

Wallpapering Made Easy

With these expert tips, you're ready to tackle wallpapering like a pro. Enjoy your transformed space!

Wallpapering Tips: Achieve a Smooth, Professional Finish

Wallpapering Tips for a Smooth and Professional Finish

1. To achieve the best results, apply wallpaper in one continuous motion — don’t stop or take breaks halfway through. Excess adhesive can dry and leave visible marks. If you're wallpapering multiple walls, you can pause or stop at a corner.

2. Keep doors and windows closed during the application to prevent drafts. This ensures the adhesive dries evenly. The typical working time for wallpaper adhesive is around 10 minutes.

3. For better stability and control, always wallpaper from bottom to top.

4. EcoMural wallpaper has a grey backing, which makes it opaque and prevents transparency, so the wall may appear with different colors behind the wallpaper.

When wallpapering areas like kitchens, bathrooms, or toilets, it’s recommended to apply a protective coating. Choose a matte transparent acrylic coating that won’t yellow over time. Always perform an adhesion test before applying it to the full surface.

Supplies

Supplies

  1. Heavy-duty wallpaper glue
  2. Synthetic short-haired roller and telescopic paint stick
  3. Bucket with lukewarm water
  4. Bucket with paint grid
  5. Paintbrush
  6. Level
  7. Plastic wallpaper spatula with soft cloth
  8. Soft sponge
  9. Pencil
  10. Utility knife
  11. Ladder

Step 1: How to Prepare Walls for Wallpapering: Essential Steps

Step by Step
0.1 How to Prepare Your Walls for Wallpapering?

Before you begin wallpapering, it’s essential to properly prepare your walls. The surface should be smooth, solid, dry, and free from grease and dust. If your walls are freshly plastered, you’ll need to apply a primer or sealer to prepare the porous surface. These products are available at most hardware stores. Be sure to carefully follow the instructions on the packaging and allow the primer/sealer to dry for at least 8 hours.

Tip: Check the adhesion of the wall by applying strong tape in different spots on the painted surface, then removing it to see if any paint sticks to the tape.

Step 2: How to Arrange Wallpaper Rolls: Ensure Proper Order and Inspect for Defects

0.2 How to Arrange Wallpaper Rolls: Ensure Proper Order and Check for Defects

Before starting, make sure to unroll the wallpaper strips one by one, with the backside facing out and the bottom at the start. Arrange the rolls in numerical order for easy application. Always inspect the rolls for any manufacturing defects. If you spot any issues missed during factory inspection, contact us immediately and stop applying the wallpaper.

Step 3: How to Apply Wallpaper Glue: Step-by-Step Guide for a Professional Finish

0.3 How to Apply Glue to the Wall for Wallpapering

Use a level to draw a vertical pencil line on the wall, 135 cm from the left corner. Apply the glue directly to the wall with a paint roller or block brush, ensuring an even layer. Press the seams firmly for a smooth finish. The working time is approximately 10-20 minutes, depending on ambient temperature and humidity. Allow the glue to dry for 2-4 hours. Be sure to remove any glue residue immediately with clean water and dry the surface for a clean, professional result.

Step 4: How to Apply Wallpaper: Step-by-Step Guide for a Professional Finish

0.4 How to Apply Wallpaper: Tips for a Smooth Finish from Bottom to Top

When wallpapering, start by positioning the first roll at the bottom of the wall, aligned with the pencil line, and about 5 cm above the baseboard. Wallpapering from bottom to top gives you better stability and control over the wallpaper. Make sure the right side of the wallpaper strip aligns neatly with the pencil line. Use a wallpaper spatula to gently remove air bubbles as you unroll the strip.

Leave an extra 5 cm of wallpaper over the baseboard and left side for a clean finish.

Tip: Trim excess wallpaper at the corners to create a clean fold and a professional finish.

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Step 5: How to Remove Air Bubbles and Trim Excess Wallpaper for a Flawless Finish

0.5 How to Remove Air Bubbles and Trim Excess Wallpaper for a Smooth Finish

To achieve a flawless wallpaper finish, follow these steps to remove air bubbles and trim excess wallpaper:

  1. Eliminate Air Bubbles
    Use your wallpaper spatula to press evenly from the center of the wallpaper strip towards both sides. This technique will help release any air trapped between the wallpaper and the wall, ensuring a smooth, flawless result.
  2. Tip for Protection
    To avoid damaging the wallpaper, wrap the spatula with a soft cloth before use.
  3. Trim Excess Wallpaper
    Trim any excess wallpaper along the ceiling, side walls, and baseboard with a wallpaper spatula and a utility knife. This will give you clean, sharp edges for a professional look.
  4. Clean Up
    Immediately remove any leftover glue with lukewarm water and a soft cloth to avoid residue and ensure a clean finish.

Repeat

Repeat These Steps for a Seamless Finish: Check for Glue Residue and Air Bubbles

Continue applying wallpaper to the rest of your wall, following the same steps for a consistent result. Regularly check for any glue residue or air bubbles to ensure a smooth and flawless finish.

Enjoy the process — and the beautiful, professional result once you're finished!