How Do I Hang Wallpaper ?
Firstly consider whether you want to wallpaper the whole room, part of the room, such as one or two walls or maybe just under the chair rail. Does your wallpaper need to match paintwork or fabric in your current furnishings? You will obviously need to measure up but before you do you might like to look at these web sites for lots of hints and know-how:
DECORATE - REDECORATE - Stripping old wallpaper
AUBUCHON HARDWARE - Wallpaper hanging instructions.
This website also has lots of other interesting DIY information pages too.
LELAND'S WALLPAPER - This site claims to be the largest decorating site on the internet.
TURN TO 10.COM - Discusses the various types of wallpaper available.
BLONDER HOME-ACCENTS - Very informative site. Includes chart for calculating quantities.
WALLPAPER DIRECT - English Wallpaper company gives you tips
Now find more easy ways to do other jobs around your home:
Hanging wallpaper
Stripping old paper off, hanging paper, types of wallpaper and calculating quantities
Framing and hanging doors
Diagrams, charts and photographs
Insulation and its importance
Installation guide, tips and facts
Removing stains from brickwork
Covers interiors, exteriors and historic buildings
Re-pointing bricks
Tools and procedures are illustrated here
Re-sashing windows
A fiddly job made easier
Replacing glass in a window
Tutorial and guidelines on how to replace glass
Fixing the treads and risers in stairs
Hints and tips and one person's personal stair fixing story
Fixing the damp in your home
Causes and cures for dampness. Damp basements
Finding and fixing a leak in the shower
First find out how to locate the leak and then find out how to fix the problem
Clearing a blocked drain
Deals with sinks, toilets, showers and drains
Repairing a leaking tap
Fixing instructions plus heaps of water saving tips and hints
Hanging pictures and photographs
Also includes hanging themes, styles and calculations
Fixing roof tiles and shingles
Q & A's on all types of roofs, chimneys, gutterings & flashings
Preventing storm and water damage
Firstly find out how to decrease your chances of problems occurring