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Preparation
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- Like
so many home projects, preparation is key.
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- Move
furniture to the center of the room or to another room.
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- Turn
off power to light switches and outlets. Remove switch plates
and outlet covers and cover the openings with masking tape.
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- Remove
curtain hardware and window treatments.
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- Put
down drop cloths and hold flush to baseboards with masking
tape or blue tape.
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- If
the walls you are papering currently have wallpaper on them,
soak the old wallpaper first with a removal solution according
to the instructions. Give the solution time to work. Patience
is the key! Scrape off the old paper and any paste residue.
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- Repair
any small nicks or cracks in the wall with a spackling compound,
then sand to create a uniformly smooth surface. Look carefully
for any small bumps or protrusions, as these will tend to
show through adhered wallpaper.
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- The
wall should be clean, dry, and free of grease, mildew or
other stains.
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- If
you are not sure about the quality of the paint over which
you will be installing, try the tape test: Cut a small "x"
into three walls, cover the "x's" with a piece
of clear cellophane tape, and quickly pull off the tape.
If any paint flakes remain on the tape, the wall should
be lightly sanded with coarse sandpaper.
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- Prime
the wall with an acrylic-based primer/sealer specially formulated
for wallcoverings. A good primer will reduce the wall's
ability to absorb moisture from the paste. This will make
it easier to position the wallpaper while you work. Priming
also helps the wallpaper adhere better and remove more easily
when you are ready for a change. A white pigmented primer
will also prevent "show-through" of a painted
surface. When hanging a border only, use a clear primer
in the border area.
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- Paint
trim (window and door casings, baseboards, cove molding
and the like) prior to hanging wallpaper
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