Decorating

Hanging Wallpaper Take the folded length to the wall adjacent to the window. If there are more windows in the room, start next to the largest one. It is always advisable to work away from the source of light, to help diminish any slight overlaps casting shadows and making the seams obvious from the doorway. […]

Radiators It is not necessary to hang wallpaper to cover the entire wall behind a radiator. If you want to cover the complete area, it may be possible to lower the radiator and rest it on the floor below. Then remove any old wall covering, size the wall and paper the section in the same

Method If the wallpaper is vinyl remove a corner at the lower end of the seam. The length can then be slowly pulled away from the wall, leaving the backing paper attached to the wall. Depending on the condition of the backing paper it can either be left on the wall and used as lining

Ceramic tiles Ceramic tiles are durable, water-resistant and resistant to stains and spillages. They are available in numerous colours, patterns and shapes and are made of natural clay, decorated on one side with coloured glaze. The surfaces are normally glazed, but do not have such a highly polished shine as wall tiles, while others are

Wallpaper If there is a prominent pattern, matching the pattern can mean quite long ends going to waste. Make sure that enough wallpaper is bought to complete the job. When buying the rolls, check that they come from the same batch, to avoid slight colour variations. If you are planning to hang the wallpaper immediately,

Introduction Always prime metal surfaces. It is essential to prepare the surface thoroughly beforehand. Insufficient preparation can lead to rust eating through the metal surface, leaving holes for further penetration and decay. It is important to wear gloves and goggles for protection when dealing with tiny slithers of metal. If the surface appears greasy wipe

Introduction It is important to follow the manufacturer”s guide as to the most suitable type of paste to use for their wallpaper – see Choosing the wallpaper adhesive. As a general rule, the heavier the wallpaper the stronger the paste needs to be. Mixing instructions must be followed as some general purpose pastes are mixed

Method If someone can help you, hold the end of a roll against the wall at ceiling level. Carefully unroll the paper until it reaches ground level, taking special care to check the design on the paper is the right way up. If there is a pattern, check its position – which part of the

Ceilings The techniques required for papering a ceiling are the same as for papering a wall. You are more likely to be dealing with longer lengths rather than more difficult sections containing pieces to cut out for windows, switches and plugs. Papering a ceiling hides an uneven plaster surface. It can be transformed into a

Types of wallpaper Anaglypta is a white, thicker relief paper with an embossed pattern. It is then painted over with either emulsion or resin based paint. It is an ideal covering for a poor surface as it disguises many lumps and bumps. The decoration can be changed with extra coats of paint. Flock wallpaper has