Juzer Presswala's Home Trends

Juzer Presswala

INITIA REAL ESTATE

ADDING PEEL AND STICK WALLPAPER Possibly because it’s easy to apply, budget-friendly and replaceable, wallpaper is a hot trend that you can quickly integrate into your home. To calculate how much wallpaper you’ll need, first measure the height and width of the wall you want to cover. Multiply those numbers to come up with the wall’s area, and then divide that by the area one roll of wallpaper covers to find out how many rolls you need. Experts suggest rounding up or adding a roll in case of mistakes, so you don’t have to head back to the store mid-project. Next, prepare your wall. Clean it with a gentle all-purpose cleaner and remove any wall fixtures and electrical outlet covers. Once the wall is clear and completely dry, add reference lines. From the corner, measure the width of the wallpaper and make a small mark with a pencil. Do this at various heights along the wall and connect the marks with a level to create a straight vertical line. Now comes the fun part! Cut the wallpaper into strips that will cover the height of the wall. If you’re using patterned wallpaper, make sure the pattern is aligned and number each strip so you know the correct order for application. When you’re ready, peel the backing off in small sections (about a foot at a time) and begin applying at the top of the wall, leaving a bit of excess to overlap the ceiling – you’ll trim this off later. Align the right side of the wallpaper to the reference line and lightly press it down. Once it’s in the right position, slowly pull the backing away and firmly press the wallpaper to the wall, working from top to bottom. Smooth out any air bubbles and trim off excess material from along the ceiling and the baseboard before adding the next strip.

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