when wallpapering, do i need to start from the bottom or top of the wall?

Answer 1

Top of the wall.

Answer 2

Measure out roughly with the roll as to how many strips it is going to take. Then go back to where you started the count(which I am assuming was in one corner. Measure out the first width and then make a pencil mark on the wall 2 inches closer to the corner. (Corners are NEVER perfect, so you need to make a "vertical line using either a level in the vertical position or a plumb bob" (I prefer the plumb bob). Mark off pencil marks on the wall along side the string(more than 2) Then take the longest straight edge you can find, line it up with those marks(if they are out of line a little to the left and a little to the right - go in between and draw a line from the ceiling to the floor using your straight edge. A factory cut edge on plywood, formica or something else I can't think of right now will be a straight edge). A level is straight too, hope you have a 4 footer at least. Use a yardstick if you got to though would rather it was longer. This is the guideline for the wall paper. The first piece is hung - from the top down and follow the edge. Do not worry about the corner right now. When you got the paper to line up on the line, carefully brush it up and down moving to the corner. When you get to the corner, you need a dry paint brush to kinda stab the paper into the corner the full length. Now it has creased the paper which has given you a somewhat visible line to cut along if you pulled the paper away from the wall in the corner and cut it with (good cutting)scissors. paper is much more difficult to cut when wet without tearing.
All this is done fairly quickly as the glue is drying and you want to get the paper back onto the wall.

I guess you can try the razor method, but I have hung some fine tissue wall paper that brand new razors would rip rather than cut it.

If you can find something to experiment with with your tools using a smaller piece than 8 feet.

Also hang the wallpaper higher than the top corner(by about an inch) for the ceiling corner is like the wall corner - not straight. Again stab the paper into the corner temporarily and pull it away from the wall so you can see the backside of the paper and cut with scissors along the line and put the paper back on the wall. Fit is perfect.

Answer 3

You start by soaking the paper in a wallpaper tray of water. When you take it out, you 'book' it, meaning that you fold it from bottom to top (do not crease it, just lay it back on itself by halves until it's small enough to handle- 18" tall or so). You do three or four pieces before putting any on the wall. You've already cut the piece a couple of inches longer than needed, so line up the patterns, letting the excess 'hang' over the top. Unfold the paper, smoothing with a wallpaper brush as you go and keeping it aligned. (for the first piece, draw a plumb line on the wall as a guide)

Don't bother trimming any of the sheets until you get a few of them up; there is no rush, but don't do the whole room before trimming, either. Use a 6" putty knife or a larger 'sheetrock knife' to jamb the paper into the corner between the wall and cieling or molding. Hold it in place while cutting. Cut only the width of the knife and move it to cut more.

Paper right over windows and doors. Trim each of these sheets as you go, using putty knives as a way of pushing paper tight into corners and as a guide for your razor.

Most professionals use straight-edged razor blades, with no holder. (the kind that have one cutting edge and the extra metal on the back side-the window scraper kind) Professionals make only three or four cuts with the blade and throw it away. They use about fifty blades for an average sized bedroom. The only part that does the cutting is the very point between the cutting edge and the side. After two or three cuts, it's not square anymore, therefore, not sharp.

Answer 4

Always start at the TOP and in a corner. Use a plumb line to make sure the first piece is straight.
Hanging wallpaper is not really easy for a first timer. You would be better off working with someone that has some experience and learn from them.
Make sure you have all the proper tools and plenty of time.

Answer 5

Start at the top. Match all strips at the top. If you are right handed you will need to hold the top of the strip with your left hand. With your right you will need to support the rest of the strip. Apply the strip from the top and press to attach, working any wrinkles out as you go. Good Luck - it is really not hard if you follow these directions. Most wallpaper will have a matching place every foot or so.

Answer 6

You start from the bottom frist you get a measurement of the wall you are about to wall paper and cut the paper to lenght then you wet the paper and roll it from botton up you will need a mild brush ,,,Brushing it as you go up the wall when you are done you will have to have a hot bucket of water standing by with a sponge in it then you have to wash the paper clean of all glue this is the way you hang wallpaper do not use soap in the water it may take off some color of your wallpaper.Hope this helps!!!!

Answer 7

Top of the wall. It is easier to work your way down then up. "Hanging wallpaper" the term says it all. Have fun!

Answer 8

yes at the top. check to see if it is pattern that needs to be started in the center of the wall so both ends match to the end of the walls or not. make sure of the repeat, 2' loss per roll can be expected or nothing.the wall paper book will tell you.

Answer 9

Always fold your wallpaper into thirds after pasting it and lay upper third first, then unfold it down, and lay out with clean six inch knife and finish with brush, smoothing out to edges. Make sure if its random match to turn other side up for top every other sheet. Otherwise, match pattern at seams before rolling the seam. 7 up makes great wallpaper paste remover after its dry, for cleaning edges.

Answer 10

Easier to start at the top then go down the wall...