How to Use Wallpaper Borders
Are you tired of the old boring look of your house? Why not try to make it more visually appealing by putting on wallpaper borders? It is the quickest and most exciting solution to a home interior make-over. If you are not an interior designer, you better seek for an expert’s advice on matching colors and overall theme effect that you want to achieve for your house. Or you can attend home exhibits featuring unique wallpaper designs to get fresh ideas.
Then if you’ve made up your mind for the color matching styles, it’s time to get ready for the task.
The tools/materials you need are:
1.) Sponge
2.) Seam roller
3.) Putty knife
4.) Spatula
5.) Razor knife
6.) Extra glue
7.) Paper tray
You must remember that most commercial ones are pre-pasted for easy installation. It’s good to follow manufacturer’s instructions.
? Determine on which corner you want to start the pasting. It can be the darkest spot in the room like the back of a door. Keep the sponge handy for dripping water and a spatula for smoothening out air bubbles.
? For window corners and other fixtures, use a razor knife to press the wallpaper and to remove excess edge. Make sure that the knife is sharp enough for clean fit and avoid rips in the wet wallpaper edges.
? Apply extra if there is peeling in the corners and edges.
? Tidy up any excess glue by using a sponge. It will avoid visible seam lines, too.
? When the first roll is done, you can begin with the next one. Use a seam roller to ensure invisible seam lines.
? You might also need a hand. One person can hold the roll while you smooth it out.
? For the finishing touch, remove excess wallpaper borders by trimming it off with a razor knife.
? Step back and feel the new cozy ambience of your house/room.
There are home stores that offer workshops/training if it’s your first time to apply wallpaper borders. They brief on the basics of small scale wallpaper application.
Tips:
? When you have determined the right measurement of the wallpaper for your house, you must be ready for some extra wallpaper to be prepared in case something goes wrong with the application. Wallpaper border styles vary from time to time. The dyes used may vary from one batch to another. It’s good to keep an extra roll for future repairs.
Wallpaper Borders are fantastic for home interior decoration. You can get wallpaper borders from the internet or from your local stores
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