Never wallpapered before!!

[chrisz]

I've done quite a bit of DIY in my time, but the one thing I've never done is wallpaper!

What prep do I need to do to paper on a freshly plastered stud wall. At the moment I have given the wall in question a mist coat of emulsion.

Or is it now ready to go with paste and the wallpaper?

 

[Zampa]

What emulsion did you use?..non vinyl or vinyl matt?

And what do you intend papering it with?

 

[chrisz]

I'm pretty sure it's non-vinyl. Although not 100% - I can check though.

I'm guessing that if it was vinyl this could cause problems? (even if it was thinned?)

I haven't decided the specific design yet, is this significant?

 

[Zampa]

It shouldnt be a problem either way..but if its non vinyl youll just need to size it thats all.

Either way I would personally go for a lining paper first though just in case..

One thing...make sure the wall and the studs have settled down nicely...you dont want any shrinkage after you have papered

 

[chrisz]

It's very, very flat. Should I still use lining paper? And if I give it a coat of vinyl mat, do I not need to size it?

Obviously sizing is some prep before papering. Just done a quick search, thinned down wallpaper paste correct? How much thinned?

 

[Zampa]

It normally says on the packet..

its hard to say on here because there are about 4 different bag sizes and the pastes can be different strengths.

 

[chrisz]

ok - that's fine, thanks zampa.

 

[Diyisfun]

As a first timer for papering, not in any specific order
get an easy pattern,
Follow the instructions for paper & paste
take your time
Dont worry about bubbles, they go.
Start with all your tools
Start in a clean room
Think about where to start, walk wound the room & mark the widths.

These are the thinks I didnt do..

 

[17thman]

sharp, v sharp blades to trim, relax, match a vertical edge towards the top and get a large brush to spread outwards to the other corners, bubbles go, trim into the corners, dont paper round them.