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• Get the right stuff - wallpapers come
in a range of prices and qualities for
different locations, such as wipeable
PVC-coated paper for use in damp
environments like bathrooms, hardwearing
papers for halls and stairs
and and more delicate products for
low-traffic areas such as bedrooms
or living rooms. Check your chosen
paper is suitable, and ensure you use
the correct kind of paste.
• Retailers have charts showing the
number of rolls of wallpaper required
- all you need to know is the ceiling
height and wall-length of your room,
excluding French windows. Always
buy some extra on a sale-or-return
basis and open each roll only when
you need it. Check all your rolls have
the same batch number to avoid
shade variations.
• Newly plastered walls need to be
sealed before papering to stop the
wall from absorbing the paste, as this
will prevent the paper from sticking
properly. This can be done by
applying a product called size. Buy
powdered size to add to water, or
use a dilute mixture of your chosen
paste - always check the pack for
the manufacturer’s instructions.
• Use the right equipment hire, borrow
or buy, but don’t be without a few
basic essentials. You’ll need a
folding pasting table, damp cloth,
paste bucket and brush, steel rule,
wallpaper scissors and wallpaper
brush. For safety, always use proper
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