Advice for a noob wallpaperer.

[spoony77]

Hi people,
So I've had my first go at wallpapering and jeez it's hard work to get a nice finish....anyway I've got a couple of issues I could do with some advice with if possible.
Where I tried to Stanley knife the top and bottom to give a clean cut the paper has not cut cleanly at all. Can I use decorators caulk to tidy up between the wallpapered wall and the ceiling and or the skirting? If so how would I do this as usually a wet finger to smooth out technique would spread all over the wallpaper?? Could I use frog tape for this?
Also the seams only seam to stick down fully after using the seam roller but that appears to leave an obvious roller mark between all the seams? Is there anyway of avoiding this mark but still have to seams fully down?
Any advice appreciated.
Cheers.

 

[Jurassicspark]

I normally cut a small piece of paper to fill in the gaps. Decorators caulk wont look good unless if the paper is white.

Never used a seam roller so not sure on that.

 

[pete01]

Not a decorator but I've helped my mate who is, he doesn't use a knife he mark's it with a pencil peels it back and uses scissors.

 

[Jurassicspark]

Not a decorator but I've helped my mate who is, he doesn't use a knife he mark's it with a pencil peels it back and uses scissors.

Yeah scissors are much easier to use. If someone is going to use a knife then it's better to wait till the paper is dry cos if it's not the paper will rip.

Anyways how you doing pete? You been a bit quite recently, or am I missing something? Been busy myself recently so think I am. I know I'm interrupting the post but let the OP class this post as a TV ad.

 

[pete01]

Yeah scissors are much easier to use. If someone is going to use a knife then it's better to wait till the paper is dry cos if it's not the paper will rip.

Anyways how you doing pete? You been a bit quite recently, or am I missing something? Been busy myself recently so think I am. I know I'm interrupting the post but let the OP class this post as a TV ad.

Good mate thanks you? I did notice you haven't been on much, I have been on here mainly talking about snooker and aliens lol.

 

[spoony77]

Not a decorator but I've helped my mate who is, he doesn't use a knife he mark's it with a pencil peels it back and uses scissors.

Yes I think going forward I will use that technique thank you.
Any advice on the caulking? Can you caulk between wallpaper and painted ceiling/skirting?

 

[pete01]

Yes I think going forward I will use that technique thank you.
Any advice on the caulking? Can you caulk between wallpaper and painted ceiling/skirting?

If the skirting is white I cant see why not but I'm no expert, I'm sure one will be along shortly.

 

[Jurassicspark]

Good mate thanks you?

Nice to hear that yeah I'm not too bad.

I did notice you haven't been on much,

I'm just waiting for you to post a picture of a cheese and onion sandwich from Tesco. Just kidding, busy life I guess lol. Too much work during the day, don't feel like looking at more diy lol.

 

[pete01]

I'm just waiting for you to post a picture of a cheese and onion sandwich from Tesco. Just kidding, busy life I guess lol. Too much work during the day, don't feel like looking at more diy lol.

Haha I still haven't done that have I...I'll surprise you one day

 

[Old Salt]

I use the back of the scissor blades to mark the paper along the skirting or ceiling. Then peel back, cut and smooth down. For the seams I normally tickle some more paste under the edge and then smooth down with a clean dry cloth, sponge (or papering brush) depending on how the paper is going up. I have used a seam roller but I dont stress over it if the paper is going well. If the seam doesnt stay stuck, add a bit more paste to the edge and leave it to soak for a minute or two whilst you cut your next piece then try to firm it down.

Only an amateur but it works for me.

 

[Deluks]

Why has this thread been hijacked by a mothers meeting?

Anyway, to the OP, don't push hard with the seam roller, the paste should make it stick, not excessive pressure.
This is excellent for wallpapering, get spare blades, you'll need to snap off every couple of metres of trimming.

Oh, and get a metre long stainless straight edge to go with it.

https://www.brewers.co.uk/product/LE48025?gad_source=1&gbraid=0AAAAADB00YpyJmQgZT0_cC6eD8NaOYKu6&gclid=Cj0KCQjww-HABhCGARIsALLO6XwLgm4yWgItseSTrQVJxiVePdHkvSn9CYfHe1_ULCrOIUTuvkLN5oEaAvlDEALw_wcB