MBB01 As with most projects, it pays to know what you’re doing before you start wallpapering your walls. Once you know how, wallpapering is fairly easy, especially with today's paste-the-wall products. Check with Resene ColorShop staff if you need any more information before you start the work. Preparing your walls As with painting, it is important to get the surface preparation right to ensure your finished handiwork looks its best for as long as possible. If you are planning to paint areas such as ceiling, joinery and trim, do this work first to avoid damaging any new wallpaper. Paint the highest areas first, such as the ceiling, then work your way down to windows, doors and then finish with the floor and skirting boards. 1. If the walls are already wallpapered, all existing wallpaper must be removed. Wet the walls with Metylan Wallpaper Remover to soften older wallpaper. Start wetting from the bottom and work up. Let the water soak into the paper and do the work for you. Don’t rush. 2. When all the wallpaper has been removed allow the wall surface to dry completely, then sand with 100 grit aloe sandpaper to remove all nibs etc, then dust the walls. how to hang wallpaper Scandinavian Style from the Resene Wallpaper Collection 34 | 34 |