Applying Wallpaper: Hanging The First Panel, Trimming And Rolling

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First off, I would like to say Happy Veteran’s Day to all who are serving and have served in our military. Much love, appreciation, and support for your commitment and bravery in protecting our great nation.

In hanging the first panel, unfold the top section – place the pasted side on the wall with 2 inches overlapping the ceiling. Align one vertical edge with the plumb line and gently smooth the upper section with a brush. Working from the center to the edges, brush smooth about 3 feet of paper at a time using downward strokes. Continue to check alignment with your plumbed chalk line. Peel up portions of paper to reposition. Unfold the bottom section of the paper strip against the wall and smooth from the center out and down to the baseboard, holding the adjacent edge to the plumb line. Don’t force wrinkles out, pull paper from the wall and reposition it.

Now let’s go to trimming and rolling. Press the top of the paper panel against the ceiling using a joint knife or straightedge. When it is snug, take a sharp utility knife or single-edged razor knife and with the edging tool to protect the paper, trim the overlap. Repeat the procedure at the baseboard. Remember to change blades often to avoid tearing the paper. Rinse the molding and wall covering with a sponge dipped in warm water to remove excess paste. Rinse the sponge with each swipe. Run a seam roller along the edge that will not abut the second strip.

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