wallpapering help

[omeg3i]

hi
I need to wallpaper around a fancy bit of fireplace I thought of making a template out of paper, but it is proving impossible. apart from winging it with a stanley, I dont know what to do any help thanks
update to give aproximate idea
trying to up load photo
is there some kind of lazer thingy or any thing else I could do beside
use a stanley.

 

[misterhelpful]

Looking at the image it is a bit simpler than I was expecting.
Basically you need to make a series of radial cuts (horizontal snips) to all the points where the fireplace meets the wall. When you have done this, you will be able to fold the paper neatly into the contours and press it firmly into place. This can all be done when the paper is pasted and if you hold a flat bladed scraper against the wallpaper you will be able to easily slice through excess paper with a new stanley blade tight to the fireplace without fear of ripping it.
You can cut the basic shape before pasting but don't try to be too accurate because the paper will expand a little when pasted and so will still need trimming.
Unfortunately no laser cutter is available for this type of job but it's quite straightforward really.

 

[TheDec]

I know my eyes are not as good as they were, that is perhaps why I cannot see any image.

Dec

 

[omeg3i]

thanks ever so much will give it a go tonight

 

[omeg3i]

sorry here you go

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• omeg3i
• 28 Jun 2011
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