No! I'm going to continue the tradition of passing on the frustration to the next owner. For serious, I just got done peeling wallpaper in my house. It was easier to remove the wallpaper and adhesive on walls that were bare plaster underneath. The painted room was harder because the scraper would get caught in chunks of paint. The plaster is hard and the scraper glided right over it. I used a steamer to remove the wallpaper and adhesive. The steamer softened the paint underneath the wallpaper and adhesive.
This guy is like the Bob Ross of home renovation. Great attitude. Calm, confident demeanor. Makes the videos really relaxing and enjoying, and feel like I could accomplish these things.
And he makes everything look so darn easy. But like when I followed along with Bob Ross, I find that things just are not that easy, and my results, are eventually “good enough”. Haha.
@@jasonmackey6741 Haaa it was like that for me at first too, but after a few projects you get so much better at it. By the time I got around to wallpapering I was able to do it within a few hours in one evening just like Jeff suggests in this video.
My Husband always done all the DIY around our house. He passed away suddenly last July and I have been trying to finish stuff he had been doing in our home. I'm going to try my best to hang the wall paper. I have half walls as my husband was a carpenter and did a lot of wood around the bottom of the walls. I'm very nervous about doing it but I have finished all the painting and it looks great. My husband Chris would be si proud of me for doing it. I'm just trying to keep busy as my heart is broken and trying to fill my days.
I am so sorry for your loss. I can’t imagine the pain you’re feeling 😔 I’m so proud of you for doing this! And I’m sure your husband is right by your side cheering you on while you’re doing all the work!❤️
Next minute you're cursing the guy who made the video, the wall paper, the guy who said "putting it up is the easy part, now taking it down is a different story and the finding yourself having a drink and weighing the pros and cons of burning your house down and collecting insurance 🙃🙃
As a retired paperhanger, the best "Primer" for wallpaper I used was Shieldz Wallpaper Primer by Zinsser. You must absolutely prime your walls before papering. If you don't, you will destroy your wallboard when you try to remove it. It also creates nice "slip" when working with the paper. Another note, your walls should be a smooth as possible. Nail holes should be filled, sanded and primed. Wallpaper will magnify every imperfection on your walls when dry. Always have plenty of fresh razor blades on hand too. Happy papering!
Hey I used the wall white brick wallpaper to cover the imperfections, I am 56 years old woman who tries to do everything on my place and sand joint compound thing was just too much for me. 😊
Also, it’s funny you mention that wallpaper will highlight every imperfection in the wall…that’s precisely why I want to wallpaper. I think my drywallers were a little too into “the quality of the joint” when they finished my walls. 🫤
Great video for the home DIY’er. But as a Wallpaper hanger of over 30 years standing I hope you don’t mind me making one suggestion. When starting from an uneven corner I always find it looks better if you take the first drop slightly around the corner then trim the edge so that the wallpaper fits tightly into the corner. Then you don’t get a little gap between the straight edge of the wallpaper and the corner. Otherwise a great demo. I hope I have been helpful. I just wish I had your presence in front of the camera. All the best H
Thanks for the advice! I was wondering if you had to go back to that 1” of wall and put a trim of wallpaper or not. Also, is it normal for the wallpaper to look slightly uneven at the top to the wall? Or can you achieve a perfect line?
@@vanessad.8755 Hello. I think it would be very difficult to add a bit of trim in the corner but it is doable. Best to avoid having to do it as it is very difficult to trim. In answer to the second part of your question. It isn’t normal to have a slightly uneven finish at the top of the wall. Professional wallpaper hangers should always be able to achieve a near perfect finish at the top of the wall as long as the wall to ceiling join is ok. All the best H
Very helpful video. I've marked the parts I want to go back to while hanging one myself: 2:20 - how much adhesive - if you have lots, it's easier to move the wallpaper around 4:23 - tools: the flattener, sponge, straight edge, sharp knife 5:10 - how to hang it 5:48 and 6:44 - how to make sure the first piece is straight and without bubbles 7:44 - smooth out all bubbles and wash off adhesive with wet sponge 9:02 - pull the roll to help you keep the paper straight up 10:24 - line up the pattern gently, not stretching, push it in place. Lift it off if it's creasing. 11:26 - line up the bottom half. 13:18 and 13:37 and 14:50 - how to go around obstacles 15:33 - cut the paper off around a window 16:07 - make sure it's aligned perfectly, smooth it out, wash off the glue 18:00 - summary
My favourite part of this was the grunting when going up and down the ladder and bending down and such. Felt like my dad himself was here teaching me. Can't wait to get this project done.
As a new homeowner, this guy is my go to youtube channel for all my diy home projects! He def gives me confidence with all his pro tips on what to worry about and what NOT to worry about, best tools for the job, step by step instructions, and most importantly ... how to fix something when it goes wrong. Im so glad I found his channel!
May I say a big thank you for uploading this video - I was never taught anything DIY by family, and It always daunted me to do wallpapering myself. Last year I attempted to wallpaper from watching a crappy RUclips vid, which gave me the wrong information and I failed big time. I watched yours and it gave me the confidence to do it and it was successful. Thank you man.
This vid gave me the skills, and, more importantly, the confidence I needed to wallpaper my first accent wall yesterday! I'm thrilled with the results. Growing up in the 1980s, I had horrible childhood memories of my little sister and me worrying that our parents were going to get divorced every time they'd hang wallpaper! 🤣 So the intro where you explained how much easier the process is now than it was back then was incredibly helpful. Thanks so much!
Scissors make it much easier to negotiate relief cuts when going around anything. The spring loaded ones by Fiskers sold at Wmart are the only ones we use. The rest are to small or irritating. Also taking the time to measure where your seams will fall is crucial, you don't want any tiny strips right next to a corner or door frame, thus adjust the overlap of the very first piece. I've been installing wallcovering for 20 years, so many tricks to pass on, really need to make some videos. Like pre pasted wallpaper does not need to be dipped in water, but rather cut into pieces, laid out on a table, then using a clean 1 1/4 nap roller from a 5 gallon bucket of water you can apply the water evenly to activate the glue, much easier. We didn't see it, but I'm guessing you washed the glue off asap which is key, especially from the ceiling to avoid staining the paint. The paper you installed had a vinyl face so you could paste the wall. However if the paper is open faced, or paper on the face, you would need to use a table and paste the glue to the back of the paper and let it grow for a couple of mins. Otherwise it will grow on the wall and create a ton of bubbles along with a mismatch seam. For residential and fabrics I use Roman Clear 880 adhesive. For a machine and commercial wallcovering we use the Roman Clay base, both from Sherwin Williams. Also prime the walls with a 100% acrylic like Roman RX-35, which is clear and promotes adhesion as well as creating a moisture barrier so the glue doesn't soak into the wall, thus making it easy to remove later if needed. Never use or hang over flat paint as it will probably come up at the seams later and make it very difficult to install. Just felt like sharing, hope this helps someone. Thanks - The Wallpaper Guys
That's exactly what just happened to us! Pasting only the walls before hanging paper-based wallpaper is a terrible idea! We've had the biggest bubbles and a lot of stress! 🤯 Painting the paper and waiting 10min to grow... worked a charm 👌🏼
I've long avoided putting up wallpaper as it's always been such a messy process but you have demystified the process in your usual clear, no-nonsense manner. Thank you very much.
We wallpapered a wall after watching Jeff's video and it looks amazing, it's by far our favorite wall and it (almost) as easy for me as Jeff said it would be. Now I'm gonna wallpaper the wife's office later today. Highly recommend it if you haven't done so already.
Yes - it has officially reached "It's time to do some wallpapering" phase of lockdown. I had better do it now before they ease the restrictions or I'll never do it. Thanks a lot for the video!
thanks. followed your instructions to a tee and successfully, easily wallpapered my first room yesterday. two walls, with a large window casing and tight corner, all done in 3.5 hours.
I agree that wallpaper is making a comeback. I just finished putting some up the other day. An issue I had was the glue getting soaked into the wall bc I had done some patch work, an easy fix with an oil based primer first. Glad to see I pretty much followed all these directions otherwise!
As a designer, I say wallpaper is definitely making a comeback and I am glad! I always thought wallpaper was pretty neat. I found an interesting thing. When I recently papered my kitchen, I chose a retro (1920's) design 'art deco' pattern. Recently was going through some old photos of my mom from back in the 40's. There she was, sitting in a living room (parlor back then) and the wallpaper behind her was almost exactly like what I put in my kitchen. I loved finding this out, just brought me closer to her, God rest her soul.
And here's me gearing myself up to wallpaper my room with my pasting table, measuring tape, set square, pasting brush and he's all roll the paste directly to the wall and only cut from the roll when you reach the bottom and - the mindblower for me - cut the top excess as you go!!! That's always a step back and admire the wall in full wallpaper but ignore the excess, I'll get to cutting those tomorrow when it's all dry kind of activity in my house 🤯 just wow 🤯
i love wallpaper! people always telling me its old fashioned because they are closing their mind to a certain style and not just the idea of paper on walls with any design under the sun. i love being able to have patterns and such on walls without needing to hire an artist lol
We did this to one wall after watching this video and were hooked. The wallpaper looks amazing and also hides imperfections that would show through paint.
Being originally from the UK I have papered many rooms. For some reason I was taught to paste the paper first. This means there's a need for a wallpaper table ( I wondered why they don't sell them in the US!) Then the need to pre cut and paste the lengths. Pasting the walls seem spectacularly logical!
I’ve hung wallcoverings for 40 years. This guys a joke. Table, zinc strip, quality smoothing brush, booking, seam rollers ? WTF ? Ham handed manipulation. Did I say joke ? How about fraud.
@@thomashurley5368 this is for diy. Do you really think a homeowner is going to buy a special table just to hang wallpaper? Get over yourself. Make a better video or shut it.
You can only paste the walls if you are hanging a non woven wallpaper. Always check the label before you start. There are still many wallpapers the require pasting on the back of the paper. As a professional wallpaper hanger about 50% of the wallpapers I hang are done the original way pasting the back and leaving to soak. But the newer non woven wallpapers are becoming increasingly popular. Regards H
I'm a professional paper hanging in Scotland, I usually apply two coats of adhesive, first coat is to take away the dryness and chalkiness on the paint the we apply as we hang. Makes it easier on higher areas such as hallways.
@@xSimSugar if its paste the wall paper you will need a ready mixed adhesive. B&Q do a paste the wall mixture. It usually recommends what paste is suitable ie ready mixed or flaky all purpose. Heavy papers I would tend to use the ready mixed regardless of the recommendations
Excellent video Great for couples to see how they get along when things go wrong Also , if you have an unpainted textured ceiling never use a wet sponge on it, you’ll end up with a smooth ceiling
"It's all about the quality of the joint" 🎉 Brilliant vid. I'm going to start with a much easier wall but now I know the tools i need & technique (other than wallpaper&glue) 👍
Thank you for such an easy to follow video. I've watched several videos on how to apply wallpaper and they all look too complicated. Yours makes it seem like anyone can actually do it, thank you!😁
I have half walls as my husband was a carpenter and did a lot of wood around the bottom of the walls. I'm very nervous about doing it but I have finished all the painting and it looks great.
Jeff thank you for all your videos. I started my own renovations business a year ago and I come to you first if I am ever taking on a job I haven't done before. Your quality of work is superb!
Excellent! The thing I don't have is that flat smoothing sponge (like a trowel). I really like that and want to find one (I cut my paper accidentally once with my plastic smoother). Things I did differently and wished I did them like you just did: a) paste the wall with a paint roller and b) use lots more paste! I put the paste on with a brush because I can't get down to the hardware store to buy rollers/more brushes, bummer (COVID-19). And I didn't know to overlap while putting on the paste. I would paste just a small section at a time with a paint brush; sometimes it would dry out and I'd have to add more. I started out trying to cut my wallpaper to length. Then I got smart and left the roll on the floor like you did - so much better! I wallpapered my kitchen on the top part of the walls (art deco - so neat). I'm wallpapering my laundry room (2 walls). I did a focal wall in my bedroom (sooo pretty) and I'm planning to do my attic bedroom walls (lots of cuts/slants/windows/doors). I really like wallpapering, funny as it sounds. I need to build up more tools like you're using though. One thing you don't mention, but is helpful: Wear a tool belt for all your implements. It sucks to forget something and have to climb up and down the ladder to get it. Thank you for this video!!!
Thanks for this video! Using this technique I have achieved better results, finished the job much more quickly and with less mess than the way I’d been doing it before… great
Ok here is my tip for corners, go around leaving an inch or so, then when u put the next strip up, overlap the paper, then cut through both at once, when u do this u hope the pattern will match up, cus what i have done with pasted wall paper, i never cut into the corner, but off to the side of the adjoining wall, so good luck, if ur corners are not plumb, then there will be a pattern mismatch, but another way is to take the wallpaper around the corner, 4 or 5 inches, then make sure that strip is straight, by pushing the paper into the corner, if the walls are not plumb then u can push the paper into the corner and make a cut into the corner, and remove the excess, that is how i have done it, well that is what i have done, with prepasted wall paper, and it has always worked for me, looked fine, after the job, because if ur doing the whole room, you will run into corners which will throw ur whole pattern off, it can be tricky so take your time with any corner, hope this helped a bit,
Having flashbacks to all the wallpaper I've struggled to do and damn. You've solved every problem! I think I might look forward to doing wallpaper in the future
I really appreciate your tutorials! I am a visual and listening learner. Your my predecessor teacher. I swear i feel like i can remodeled and build anything i want... my mind says yes but my muscles says get your daughter to listen lol
rule of thumb preparation is key to a good finish make sure your papper batch number is the same on every role, check role for any damaged ends ( this saves a head ake getting half way through a role and you find a chunk in the edge, always the first hang make sure your paper is strate ( plumb line works best as it uses gravity ) and work from a source of light that way it also helps to hide shadows of your joints )
excellent advice, especially checking the batch number. Barry i'm an old plumb and chalk man, a few years ago i was shown how to use a lazer i was converted. Not a tool that you'll use much unless you're a pro, so hire from the DIY store.
Watched a ton of videos before finding this one and actually feeling confident enough to try hanging my own. Thanks for the tips! Much better than most videos!
Oh my gosh....I’ve been doing it totally wrong!! Thank you for this video! Love your content! I watched all your tiling tips too, and they are so helpful!
I really wanted wallpaper but was going to settle for paint because i HAVE NEVER HAD LUCK WITH WALLPAPER. But I'm going to try your method. Of course, I have been watching you for over a year and you do seem to make things doable. I know you are so experienced that my try may not go as good as yours. But you gave me the inspiration and new method to try again. Thank you, VickiLynn
This is a really well-made video. I'm a total beginner and it gave me a lot of confidence to put up wallpaper for the first time. I bought some right when this video came out but I was so daunted that I put it off until now, I wish I had watched this sooner!
Also a wooden roller for laying the edge down is best, only reason why I’m commenting on here is to help as well! I’ve had several of my wallpaper jobs in magazines
This is a great channel! A question about papering in a room where corners aren’t square : I understand the application of the first piece of paper using a laser line (in this case on the right hand side of the paper), but as you work around the room and come to the second (or third, etc) corner, what is the best way to make corner adjustments for that next wall? In the past, I have tried to discreetly splice it at the bottom, and overlap as much as necessary to accommodate a laser line on the new wall. Is there a better way?
Yep, good efficient video, thank you.. I have nice old vinyl prepasted paper (timeless) that I will be using tho. I did a big wall a million years ago (still performing and looking good) and now have to touch up my skills on a rental place we own. I still have sizing to use up and have water tray so I will be going with that. I am amazed tho at the advances in all the housing technics and products now, is huge help when having to renovate.
wall paper is coming back.. I cant say Im excited but you made my life easier watching this video. I have 30 rooms to add wallpaper next yr and 2m more for the rest of our building. Im still hoping we use peel and stick instead
Jeff, we love your channel and use it as reference for every reno project we do! For waterfront properties we use jute (grasscloth) wallpaper as a feature to bring the outside in for that organic beach vibe. The texture is wonderful and it's hard to keep hands off it. I don't think it's making a comeback, because it never went out of style. We've been subbing this out, but would like to do it ourselves. Any special considerations when using a natural material vs regular wallpaper, especially in moist environments such as high-humidity climates or in bathrooms?
@@heftyhefty_ No. However, start with a papering table with an extension for wider material (27”) Apply adhesive with a wall brush or cigar roller, “book” the paper (fold to middle end to end) and let steep for a minute or so. Take booked paper to a plumb line on the wall allowing 1/2 inch into the corner. With an inch or so on the ceiling and true to your plumb line gently pull the underside fold down to the floor. With a quality smoothing brush, (the stiffness depending on the material) smooth carefully from center outwards. Consider the pattern “drop”, Match your pattern and repeat as above. The finer points of going around openings, outside corners, inside corners, intricate moldings, foils, grass cloth, suedes, untrimmed paper with selvage ,etc.require experience, muscle memory and patience . Hope this helps in your consideration. Good luck and avoid the DYI guys .
Love this - looks so easy. Thanks so much for this super useful tutorial - I have all the tools and ready to go, but super scared to make that first hanging - wish me luck. I might let you know how it turns out 🙈
@@AF200002 thanks for asking 😀 The results were amazing for my first one! I followed the steps - the secret is lots of paste on the wall so you can move it around easily. Also, make sure you have all the right tools - sharp scissors and a knife
Thank you! This is my project for before Christmas. You have answered so many of my questions. I last papered with the pre pasted stuff. Bless you, you are my new go to guy. I'm solo and old so I need all the help I can get.
Hey Jeff great video! I plan on installing wallpaper but my wall is textured. Do you recommend me adding drywall compound in order to make it a smooth finish?
I have this problem as well, I'd LOOOVE to add wallpapers to a few walls, but here in Texas textured walls are a common thing. my house came this way. womp. I don't know that it's worth it to take the time to smooth them with compound , then paint, then wallpaper. I'm already tired lol
@@DMed-og6xv we also have textured walls in Florida, I wallpapered over one and it looks nearly perfect. I'm just guessing here but I'd bet that pushing the paper into the adhesive smooths out the surface
I wish you were my formen! I love how much patience you have teaching! I wanna say thankyou for all your intel! Im a union painter! I always got my olfa! ( best knife ) i love learning the little details off you. I get to learn wallpaper soon at the cleveland zoo!
Hey Jeff, Love all the content. Thank you for simply being honest. I may have missed it but are you or have you already done a vinyl, laminate, or actual wood wall?
@@elanderson7226Consider trying this> Mix some adhesive, use it and then tightly wrap and seal a plastic garbage bag around the pan after misting the surface with water. Works well (several days ) for keeping paint fresh.
Great video. I’m about to paper my daughters room as my first job and I’m feeling very confident knowing It’s always about the quality of the joint. Should be a doodle now.
I'm a painter and the customer asked for one wall to paper wall it and I looked at her like are we in the 80's but is what it is I had to see how to paper wall because I never knew a customer wanted to rap up there walls with papers and glue but I think its coming back in style.
Am I allowed to say .... What a handsome chap. 🤭🙄 I'm about to embark on wallpaper hanging for the very first time. My mum was ace at it but sadly she has passed.... Hopefully she'll be guiding me from above. Thank you for a great tutorial. Best wishes from the UK. ☺️
Love your videos but you got this one totally wrong. Here's the proper way to hang wallpaper. Step 1: buy wall paper Step 2: realize that you made a bad life choice by buying wallpaper Step 3: return, throw away, or even better yet burn said wallpaper Step 4: punish yourself in a way that you will remember to never buy wallpaper in the first place (recommend hot sauce in the eyes) Now you know the CORRECT way to hang wallpaper.
Thank you for this video, i previously watched a video and tried my hands at redoing my living room and it came out worse 3 months ago. it kinda put me off wallpaper. but having watched your video gave me confidence to try again, i then wallpapered my bedroom following the steps in your video and i must say it came out absolutely amazing. You sir have just made me happy. Now im reconsidering peeling off the wall paper in my living room and redoing it all over again
Before you wallpaper always have the wall painted with at least an eggshell gloss. that way when it comes time to remove it is way too easy. Cheers!
No! I'm going to continue the tradition of passing on the frustration to the next owner.
For serious, I just got done peeling wallpaper in my house. It was easier to remove the wallpaper and adhesive on walls that were bare plaster underneath. The painted room was harder because the scraper would get caught in chunks of paint. The plaster is hard and the scraper glided right over it. I used a steamer to remove the wallpaper and adhesive. The steamer softened the paint underneath the wallpaper and adhesive.
plz can u tell me where I cat same off this wallpaper
Where did you get the wallpapers? Big box store?
This particular one is from wayfair.
box stores and paint and decorating stores all have huge inventory online as well. Cheers!
This guy is like the Bob Ross of home renovation. Great attitude. Calm, confident demeanor. Makes the videos really relaxing and enjoying, and feel like I could accomplish these things.
And he makes everything look so darn easy.
But like when I followed along with Bob Ross, I find that things just are not that easy, and my results, are eventually “good enough”. Haha.
@@jasonmackey6741 Haaa it was like that for me at first too, but after a few projects you get so much better at it. By the time I got around to wallpapering I was able to do it within a few hours in one evening just like Jeff suggests in this video.
And he is a nice polite, patient Canadian boy too eh?
Yep, and the noise his blade is making is like ASMR.
I WAS JUST ABOUT TO COMMENT THAT
My Husband always done all the DIY around our house. He passed away suddenly last July and I have been trying to finish stuff he had been doing in our home. I'm going to try my best to hang the wall paper. I have half walls as my husband was a carpenter and did a lot of wood around the bottom of the walls. I'm very nervous about doing it but I have finished all the painting and it looks great. My husband Chris would be si proud of me for doing it. I'm just trying to keep busy as my heart is broken and trying to fill my days.
I am so sorry for your loss. I can’t imagine the pain you’re feeling 😔 I’m so proud of you for doing this! And I’m sure your husband is right by your side cheering you on while you’re doing all the work!❤️
sorry for your loss! Glad to hear that you are following the footsteps of your husband!
RIP hugs
Sending you big hugs! You've got this.
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One minute you're young and cool, next minute you're watching wallpaper videos on RUclips 🤔🙈
Next minute you're cursing the guy who made the video, the wall paper, the guy who said "putting it up is the easy part, now taking it down is a different story and the finding yourself having a drink and weighing the pros and cons of burning your house down and collecting insurance 🙃🙃
@@soonerbred22 🤣🤣🤣 good luck
@@black5236 i finally finished it it turned out good but one spot but nothing a wall hanger won't cure 😂😂
Come on im only 23 haha
One minute your young checking out girls in your preschool class next its 40 years later still checking girls from pre school 😁
As a retired paperhanger, the best "Primer" for wallpaper I used was Shieldz Wallpaper Primer by Zinsser. You must absolutely prime your walls before papering. If you don't, you will destroy your wallboard when you try to remove it. It also creates nice "slip" when working with the paper. Another note, your walls should be a smooth as possible. Nail holes should be filled, sanded and primed. Wallpaper will magnify every imperfection on your walls when dry. Always have plenty of fresh razor blades on hand too. Happy papering!
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Hey I used the wall white brick wallpaper to cover the imperfections, I am 56 years old woman who tries to do everything on my place and sand joint compound thing was just too much for me. 😊
THANK YOU for saying this! He skipped the step about the primer/sizing on the wall.
Also, it’s funny you mention that wallpaper will highlight every imperfection in the wall…that’s precisely why I want to wallpaper. I think my drywallers were a little too into “the quality of the joint” when they finished my walls. 🫤
The thickness of the wallpaper depends on how much magnification of imperfections can be seen.
Great video for the home DIY’er. But as a Wallpaper hanger of over 30 years standing I hope you don’t mind me making one suggestion. When starting from an uneven corner I always find it looks better if you take the first drop slightly around the corner then trim the edge so that the wallpaper fits tightly into the corner. Then you don’t get a little gap between the straight edge of the wallpaper and the corner. Otherwise a great demo. I hope I have been helpful. I just wish I had your presence in front of the camera. All the best H
Thanks for the advice! I was wondering if you had to go back to that 1” of wall and put a trim of wallpaper or not. Also, is it normal for the wallpaper to look slightly uneven at the top to the wall? Or can you achieve a perfect line?
@@vanessad.8755 Hello. I think it would be very difficult to add a bit of trim in the corner but it is doable. Best to avoid having to do it as it is very difficult to trim. In answer to the second part of your question. It isn’t normal to have a slightly uneven finish at the top of the wall. Professional wallpaper hangers should always be able to achieve a near perfect finish at the top of the wall as long as the wall to ceiling join is ok. All the best H
@@onceuponawall-harryanstice2529 thanks again!
@@vanessad.8755 welcome 🙂
Yes. Walls aren't straight and houses aren't actually square. Overlap and trim the paper is better.
Very helpful video. I've marked the parts I want to go back to while hanging one myself:
2:20 - how much adhesive - if you have lots, it's easier to move the wallpaper around
4:23 - tools: the flattener, sponge, straight edge, sharp knife
5:10 - how to hang it
5:48 and 6:44 - how to make sure the first piece is straight and without bubbles
7:44 - smooth out all bubbles and wash off adhesive with wet sponge
9:02 - pull the roll to help you keep the paper straight up
10:24 - line up the pattern gently, not stretching, push it in place. Lift it off if it's creasing.
11:26 - line up the bottom half.
13:18 and 13:37 and 14:50 - how to go around obstacles
15:33 - cut the paper off around a window
16:07 - make sure it's aligned perfectly, smooth it out, wash off the glue
18:00 - summary
thank you!
17:40 The importance of quality joints ;)
Forgot 17:50 "It's all about the quality of the joint" This dude gets it.
To all my fellow millennials, welcome to adulthood!
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I’m gen z, why is furniture so expensive? 😭
I’m gen z🤣
Ah yes, depressing.
😅.. Hi!
My favourite part of this was the grunting when going up and down the ladder and bending down and such. Felt like my dad himself was here teaching me. Can't wait to get this project done.
His wife is lucky to have him...men like these are gems.
As a new homeowner, this guy is my go to youtube channel for all my diy home projects! He def gives me confidence with all his pro tips on what to worry about and what NOT to worry about, best tools for the job, step by step instructions, and most importantly ... how to fix something when it goes wrong. Im so glad I found his channel!
Never expected myself to be watching a wallpaper video but here I am.
Cheers Josh. Makes a great gift for the walk in closet.
God help us all
LMAO me too
Lol...me too Josh...where is Dr Rick when I need him...lol
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May I say a big thank you for uploading this video - I was never taught anything DIY by family, and It always daunted me to do wallpapering myself. Last year I attempted to wallpaper from watching a crappy RUclips vid, which gave me the wrong information and I failed big time. I watched yours and it gave me the confidence to do it and it was successful. Thank you man.
This vid gave me the skills, and, more importantly, the confidence I needed to wallpaper my first accent wall yesterday! I'm thrilled with the results. Growing up in the 1980s, I had horrible childhood memories of my little sister and me worrying that our parents were going to get divorced every time they'd hang wallpaper! 🤣 So the intro where you explained how much easier the process is now than it was back then was incredibly helpful. Thanks so much!
My mum did all our wallpapering. She was super quick!
Lol
Scissors make it much easier to negotiate relief cuts when going around anything. The spring loaded ones by Fiskers sold at Wmart are the only ones we use. The rest are to small or irritating. Also taking the time to measure where your seams will fall is crucial, you don't want any tiny strips right next to a corner or door frame, thus adjust the overlap of the very first piece.
I've been installing wallcovering for 20 years, so many tricks to pass on, really need to make some videos. Like pre pasted wallpaper does not need to be dipped in water, but rather cut into pieces, laid out on a table, then using a clean 1 1/4 nap roller from a 5 gallon bucket of water you can apply the water evenly to activate the glue, much easier.
We didn't see it, but I'm guessing you washed the glue off asap which is key, especially from the ceiling to avoid staining the paint.
The paper you installed had a vinyl face so you could paste the wall. However if the paper is open faced, or paper on the face, you would need to use a table and paste the glue to the back of the paper and let it grow for a couple of mins. Otherwise it will grow on the wall and create a ton of bubbles along with a mismatch seam.
For residential and fabrics I use Roman Clear 880 adhesive. For a machine and commercial wallcovering we use the Roman Clay base, both from Sherwin Williams. Also prime the walls with a 100% acrylic like Roman RX-35, which is clear and promotes adhesion as well as creating a moisture barrier so the glue doesn't soak into the wall, thus making it easy to remove later if needed. Never use or hang over flat paint as it will probably come up at the seams later and make it very difficult to install.
Just felt like sharing, hope this helps someone. Thanks - The Wallpaper Guys
That's exactly what just happened to us! Pasting only the walls before hanging paper-based wallpaper is a terrible idea! We've had the biggest bubbles and a lot of stress! 🤯 Painting the paper and waiting 10min to grow... worked a charm 👌🏼
Straight up and what about the double cuts? Didn't see any on this video
It's all about the quality of the joint 👏👏👏 Brillliiant!
I've long avoided putting up wallpaper as it's always been such a messy process but you have demystified the process in your usual clear, no-nonsense manner. Thank you very much.
We wallpapered a wall after watching Jeff's video and it looks amazing, it's by far our favorite wall and it (almost) as easy for me as Jeff said it would be. Now I'm gonna wallpaper the wife's office later today. Highly recommend it if you haven't done so already.
A+ tutorial did a wall in no time, no hiccups, no experience would 100% recommend listening to this guy. 🙏🙏🙏
Yes - it has officially reached "It's time to do some wallpapering" phase of lockdown. I had better do it now before they ease the restrictions or I'll never do it. Thanks a lot for the video!
This man has done the best video I've seen on RUclips. No extra talking about things I already know. Thank you.
thanks. followed your instructions to a tee and successfully, easily wallpapered my first room yesterday. two walls, with a large window casing and tight corner, all done in 3.5 hours.
Your enthusiasm is contagious, love watching your videos!
I agree that wallpaper is making a comeback. I just finished putting some up the other day. An issue I had was the glue getting soaked into the wall bc I had done some patch work, an easy fix with an oil based primer first. Glad to see I pretty much followed all these directions otherwise!
best to have the wall finished paint before starting. That will also help when it comes time for removal. Cheers!
As a designer, I say wallpaper is definitely making a comeback and I am glad! I always thought wallpaper was pretty neat. I found an interesting thing. When I recently papered my kitchen, I chose a retro (1920's) design 'art deco' pattern. Recently was going through some old photos of my mom from back in the 40's. There she was, sitting in a living room (parlor back then) and the wallpaper behind her was almost exactly like what I put in my kitchen. I loved finding this out, just brought me closer to her, God rest her soul.
Wait, where is the old style plumbline? I do not have a laser. ....
@OwlingDogDesign I love how my 1934 home has spoken to me and I seem to end up choosing original colours.
Was dreading hiring this out. Searched, saw my favorite RUclips DIY guru and felt instantly better. I’m gonna dominate this project.
Watching you I can imagine Bob Ross hanging wallpaper. "Happy little seams."
Cheers Kevin!
Right?!
Spot on!🤣👍
It's all about the quality of the joint! LoL
And here's me gearing myself up to wallpaper my room with my pasting table, measuring tape, set square, pasting brush and he's all roll the paste directly to the wall and only cut from the roll when you reach the bottom and - the mindblower for me - cut the top excess as you go!!! That's always a step back and admire the wall in full wallpaper but ignore the excess, I'll get to cutting those tomorrow when it's all dry kind of activity in my house 🤯 just wow 🤯
Thank you! Glad I watched before attempting my first wallpapering job since 1988. You saved me a LOT of headache!
Well he was right, wall paper made a comeback! 💯👍
i love wallpaper! people always telling me its old fashioned because they are closing their mind to a certain style and not just the idea of paper on walls with any design under the sun. i love being able to have patterns and such on walls without needing to hire an artist lol
We did this to one wall after watching this video and were hooked. The wallpaper looks amazing and also hides imperfections that would show through paint.
Sir, I genuinely want to thank you from the bottom of my heart - from a uni student with literally no adulting experience 😂
Being originally from the UK I have papered many rooms. For some reason I was taught to paste the paper first. This means there's a need for a wallpaper table ( I wondered why they don't sell them in the US!) Then the need to pre cut and paste the lengths. Pasting the walls seem spectacularly logical!
cheers grant!
I’ve hung wallcoverings for 40 years. This guys a joke. Table, zinc strip, quality smoothing brush, booking, seam rollers ? WTF ? Ham handed manipulation. Did I say joke ? How about fraud.
@@thomashurley5368 this is for diy. Do you really think a homeowner is going to buy a special table just to hang wallpaper? Get over yourself. Make a better video or shut it.
@@CheeseBae wallpaper tables are very cheap.
You can only paste the walls if you are hanging a non woven wallpaper. Always check the label before you start. There are still many wallpapers the require pasting on the back of the paper.
As a professional wallpaper hanger about 50% of the wallpapers I hang are done the original way pasting the back and leaving to soak. But the newer non woven wallpapers are becoming increasingly popular. Regards H
Watched this video so I could prep for an upcoming project. Feel confident and comfortable, thanks Jeff
I'm a professional paper hanging in Scotland, I usually apply two coats of adhesive, first coat is to take away the dryness and chalkiness on the paint the we apply as we hang. Makes it easier on higher areas such as hallways.
Excellent work as always, really amazed at the amount of knowledge you have to share
Hey i dont know if you will see this but im in scotland and looking to do this. Is it just standard wallpaper adhesive from like b&q?? Lol
@@xSimSugar if its paste the wall paper you will need a ready mixed adhesive. B&Q do a paste the wall mixture. It usually recommends what paste is suitable ie ready mixed or flaky all purpose. Heavy papers I would tend to use the ready mixed regardless of the recommendations
Thanks Jeff. You gave me the confidence to do my own wallpaper for the first time.
Excellent video
Great for couples
to see how they get along when things go wrong
Also , if you have an unpainted textured ceiling never use a wet sponge on it, you’ll end up with a smooth ceiling
"It's all about the quality of the joint" 🎉
Brilliant vid. I'm going to start with a much easier wall but now I know the tools i need & technique (other than wallpaper&glue) 👍
Thank you for such an easy to follow video. I've watched several videos on how to apply wallpaper and they all look too complicated. Yours makes it seem like anyone can actually do it, thank you!😁
I have half walls as my husband was a carpenter and did a lot of wood around the bottom of the walls. I'm very nervous about doing it but I have finished all the painting and it looks great.
Jeff is a man of his word!
I promised to do a wallpaper video so here it is. Cheers!
Jeff thank you for all your videos. I started my own renovations business a year ago and I come to you first if I am ever taking on a job I haven't done before. Your quality of work is superb!
Excellent! The thing I don't have is that flat smoothing sponge (like a trowel). I really like that and want to find one (I cut my paper accidentally once with my plastic smoother). Things I did differently and wished I did them like you just did: a) paste the wall with a paint roller and b) use lots more paste!
I put the paste on with a brush because I can't get down to the hardware store to buy rollers/more brushes, bummer (COVID-19). And I didn't know to overlap while putting on the paste. I would paste just a small section at a time with a paint brush; sometimes it would dry out and I'd have to add more. I started out trying to cut my wallpaper to length. Then I got smart and left the roll on the floor like you did - so much better!
I wallpapered my kitchen on the top part of the walls (art deco - so neat). I'm wallpapering my laundry room (2 walls). I did a focal wall in my bedroom (sooo pretty) and I'm planning to do my attic bedroom walls (lots of cuts/slants/windows/doors). I really like wallpapering, funny as it sounds. I need to build up more tools like you're using though. One thing you don't mention, but is helpful: Wear a tool belt for all your implements. It sucks to forget something and have to climb up and down the ladder to get it. Thank you for this video!!!
I picked up my tools at HD
Thanks for this video! Using this technique I have achieved better results, finished the job much more quickly and with less mess than the way I’d been doing it before… great
Very clear video, thanks.
Question: How do you work the corners?, as you say - they are never straight.
Ok here is my tip for corners, go around leaving an inch or so, then when u put the next strip up, overlap the paper, then cut through both at once, when u do this u hope the pattern will match up, cus what i have done with pasted wall paper, i never cut into the corner, but off to the side of the adjoining wall, so good luck, if ur corners are not plumb, then there will be a pattern mismatch, but another way is to take the wallpaper around the corner, 4 or 5 inches, then make sure that strip is straight, by pushing the paper into the corner, if the walls are not plumb then u can push the paper into the corner and make a cut into the corner, and remove the excess, that is how i have done it, well that is what i have done, with prepasted wall paper, and it has always worked for me, looked fine, after the job, because if ur doing the whole room, you will run into corners which will throw ur whole pattern off, it can be tricky so take your time with any corner, hope this helped a bit,
I love the occasional chuckle and how you make it much calmer by doing that little added touch Thank You
Glad you enjoy it!
Having flashbacks to all the wallpaper I've struggled to do and damn. You've solved every problem! I think I might look forward to doing wallpaper in the future
We Have Another Conversion. Cheers!
Wow all this time I’ve been adding the paste to the paper. It’s such a struggle lol
Glad I found this
Thanks for sharing! I'm papering an accent wall that has 3 windows 😳
I'm more confident now after watching this! 😁
Natasha B how did it go?
This is an excellent RUclips for How To Hang Wallpaper! We love it and thank you very much!!!❤👌👌👌
I’m in the process of my first wallpaper removal project and preparing walls for new paper. So this is inspiring😊
Even though this is 2 years old, I also think wallpaper will make a huge come back. Design look color, sky is the limit
So happy that wallpaper is back!😀
I really appreciate your tutorials! I am a visual and listening learner. Your my predecessor teacher. I swear i feel like i can remodeled and build anything i want... my mind says yes but my muscles says get your daughter to listen lol
rule of thumb preparation is key to a good finish make sure your papper
batch number is the same on every role, check role for any damaged ends ( this saves a head ake getting half way through a role and you find a chunk in the edge, always the first hang make sure
your paper is strate ( plumb line works best as it uses gravity ) and
work from a source of light that way it also helps to hide shadows of
your joints )
excellent advice, especially checking the batch number. Barry i'm an old plumb and chalk man, a few years ago i was shown how to use a lazer i was converted. Not a tool that you'll use much unless you're a pro, so hire from the DIY store.
Watched a ton of videos before finding this one and actually feeling confident enough to try hanging my own. Thanks for the tips! Much better than most videos!
17:49 "Because its all about the quality of the joint *wink"
Posted 4/21 - a day late XD
I love that Jeff has lukedbthis comment🤣
Love the facial expression with the comment! 😁
Especially because it's a seam.
Ma man is saying truth 😂
Designer here. Maximalism is back. Wall paper is the finishing touch
Oh my gosh....I’ve been doing it totally wrong!! Thank you for this video! Love your content! I watched all your tiling tips too, and they are so helpful!
I really wanted wallpaper but was going to settle for paint because i HAVE NEVER HAD LUCK WITH WALLPAPER. But I'm going to try your method. Of course, I have been watching you for over a year and you do seem to make things doable. I know you are so experienced that my try may not go as good as yours. But you gave me the inspiration and new method to try again. Thank you, VickiLynn
This is a really well-made video. I'm a total beginner and it gave me a lot of confidence to put up wallpaper for the first time. I bought some right when this video came out but I was so daunted that I put it off until now, I wish I had watched this sooner!
Also a wooden roller for laying the edge down is best, only reason why I’m commenting on here is to help as well! I’ve had several of my wallpaper jobs in magazines
This is a great channel! A question about papering in a room where corners aren’t square : I understand the application of the first piece of paper using a laser line (in this case on the right hand side of the paper), but as you work around the room and come to the second (or third, etc) corner, what is the best way to make corner
adjustments for that next wall? In the past, I have tried to discreetly splice it at the bottom, and overlap as much as necessary to accommodate a laser line on the new wall. Is there a better way?
Yep, good efficient video, thank you.. I have nice old vinyl prepasted paper (timeless) that I will be using tho. I did a big wall a million years ago (still performing and looking good) and now have to touch up my skills on a rental place we own. I still have sizing to use up and have water tray so I will be going with that. I am amazed tho at the advances in all the housing technics and products now, is huge help when having to renovate.
Where'd u get that wallpaper. Really like it! Thanks for your awesome videos... You make everything seem so easy
wall paper is coming back.. I cant say Im excited but you made my life easier watching this video. I have 30 rooms to add wallpaper next yr and 2m more for the rest of our building. Im still hoping we use peel and stick instead
Jeff, we love your channel and use it as reference for every reno project we do! For waterfront properties we use jute (grasscloth) wallpaper as a feature to bring the outside in for that organic beach vibe. The texture is wonderful and it's hard to keep hands off it. I don't think it's making a comeback, because it never went out of style. We've been subbing this out, but would like to do it ourselves. Any special considerations when using a natural material vs regular wallpaper, especially in moist environments such as high-humidity climates or in bathrooms?
You have to hang paper like that reverse roll.
Finally a no nonsense, easy to understand video.
5:09 that has to be the loudest old man noise I've ever heard! Haha. Great video!
Hahahahaha
Look, I appreciate all your videos very much. You made it possible for me to repair my home after the last hurricane messed it up, thank you.
Glad to help
Thank you so much for this! My home has some beautiful wallpaper and I’ve wanted to do a few more rooms. You are the best. I really love your channel.
You are so welcome!
Guys a joke. That is not how to hang wallpaper.. Full stop.
@@thomashurley5368 do you have a video tutorial showing the “correct” way?
@@heftyhefty_ No. However, start with a papering table with an extension for wider material (27”) Apply adhesive with a wall brush or cigar roller, “book” the paper (fold to middle end to end) and let steep for a minute or so. Take booked paper to a plumb line on the wall allowing 1/2 inch into the corner. With an inch or so on the ceiling and true to your plumb line gently pull the underside fold down to the floor. With a quality smoothing brush, (the stiffness depending on the material) smooth carefully from center outwards. Consider the pattern “drop”, Match your pattern and repeat as above.
The finer points of going around openings, outside corners, inside corners, intricate moldings, foils, grass cloth, suedes, untrimmed paper with selvage ,etc.require experience, muscle memory and patience . Hope this helps in your consideration. Good luck and avoid the DYI guys .
I just wallpapered my wall today following your video, thank you sooo much. My first time doing it and it turned out really well thanks to you ❤🥰❤️
Now I know!!! Thank you sir!
I never thought I’d want to do wallpaper, but I’m planning to put it up on one wall of my dining room soon. Thanks for the tutorial!
Love this - looks so easy. Thanks so much for this super useful tutorial - I have all the tools and ready to go, but super scared to make that first hanging - wish me luck. I might let you know how it turns out 🙈
How did it go? I've done some projects but haven't wallpapered yet. Want to. How was it?
@@AF200002 thanks for asking 😀 The results were amazing for my first one! I followed the steps - the secret is lots of paste on the wall so you can move it around easily. Also, make sure you have all the right tools - sharp scissors and a knife
Encouraging
@@sallysocial1819 Good job! 💪
Hubby and I just bought an acreage. Been dying to use a wallpaper I bought years ago and today is the day. Thanks for this informative video!
this video gave me a lot of false confidence. 🤣 (my wallpaper does look great though. thanks for the tips)
Thank you! This is my project for before Christmas. You have answered so many of my questions. I last papered with the pre pasted stuff. Bless you, you are my new go to guy. I'm solo and old so I need all the help I can get.
learned a lot from you
Happy to share my Life journey!
I’ve watched this video a dozen times & and viewed many many others but your video is seriously the best
5:08 my favorite part of the video. this is the husband sound...
Thank so much. I love your humor and your teaching. A kind man you are.
Hey Jeff great video! I plan on installing wallpaper but my wall is textured. Do you recommend me adding drywall compound in order to make it a smooth finish?
I have this problem as well, I'd LOOOVE to add wallpapers to a few walls, but here in Texas textured walls are a common thing. my house came this way. womp. I don't know that it's worth it to take the time to smooth them with compound , then paint, then wallpaper. I'm already tired lol
@@DMed-og6xv we also have textured walls in Florida, I wallpapered over one and it looks nearly perfect. I'm just guessing here but I'd bet that pushing the paper into the adhesive smooths out the surface
I wish you were my formen! I love how much patience you have teaching! I wanna say thankyou for all your intel! Im a union painter! I always got my olfa! ( best knife ) i love learning the little details off you. I get to learn wallpaper soon at the cleveland zoo!
Im allready stressed from watching this....think i might just pay someone to do it 😂😂😂
😂 same
Even me😂
He made it look so complicated
I went and found a different video once I saw the paint roller and tray full of adhesive
I watched yours and it gave me the confidence to do it and it was successful. Thank you man.
Hey Jeff, Love all the content. Thank you for simply being honest. I may have missed it but are you or have you already done a vinyl, laminate, or actual wood wall?
How long does it take the glue to dry if u mix it up all at once, since I have no plans on doing the whole wall at one time
@@elanderson7226Consider trying this> Mix some adhesive, use it and then tightly wrap and seal a plastic garbage bag around the pan after misting the surface with water. Works well (several days ) for keeping paint fresh.
Great video. I’m about to paper my daughters room as my first job and I’m feeling very confident knowing It’s always about the quality of the joint. Should be a doodle now.
Yes! “It’s all about the quality of the joint” 😉
Cheers!
No kidding. Fire that up!
You're right, wallpaper is making a comeback! Thanks for the great info!
You're welcome!
We'll see if I can convince my husband to let me wallpaper a room or two🤫
Once you see this walk in closet I did you will want to start there. Then you will be a pro and ready to tackle the whole house. Cheers!
@@HomeRenoVisionDIY it so happens that I have a large walk in closet in my near future.. I'll check it out. Cheers!
I'm a painter and the customer asked for one wall to paper wall it and I looked at her like are we in the 80's but is what it is I had to see how to paper wall because I never knew a customer wanted to rap up there walls with papers and glue but I think its coming back in style.
You needed to show the completed corner. Everything else is childs play compared to wall corners.
Agreed... I was taught to wrap corners with a 1" overlap.
Am I allowed to say .... What a handsome chap. 🤭🙄 I'm about to embark on wallpaper hanging for the very first time. My mum was ace at it but sadly she has passed.... Hopefully she'll be guiding me from above. Thank you for a great tutorial. Best wishes from the UK. ☺️
It may well be easy to hang the wallpaper. But hanging it well is a completely different matter.
Easy to follow and descriptive video. I’m actually very excited and feel fairly confident in my first wallpaper job. Thank you for the DIY videos!
How to hang wallpaper:
1. DON'T!
2. See #1.
You will change your mind when you see the closet next week. Cheers!
I agree. It’s to personal and difficult to remove.
This is the only contractor I can stand to watch. He should really have a show and replace the goofballs on hgtv
Love your videos but you got this one totally wrong. Here's the proper way to hang wallpaper.
Step 1: buy wall paper
Step 2: realize that you made a bad life choice by buying wallpaper
Step 3: return, throw away, or even better yet burn said wallpaper
Step 4: punish yourself in a way that you will remember to never buy wallpaper in the first place (recommend hot sauce in the eyes)
Now you know the CORRECT way to hang wallpaper.
Thank you for this video, i previously watched a video and tried my hands at redoing my living room and it came out worse 3 months ago. it kinda put me off wallpaper. but having watched your video gave me confidence to try again, i then wallpapered my bedroom following the steps in your video and i must say it came out absolutely amazing. You sir have just made me happy. Now im reconsidering peeling off the wall paper in my living room and redoing it all over again
You are really a professional. This is well elucidated and is stress free.
Awesome video, with good tips. Just walled papered my daughter's room with your tips about wall papering around objects. Thanks.