How Do You Prepare Walls For Papering?
Taking the time to properly prepare your walls for papering will be well worth it in the long run. New wallpaper will add a fresh look to any room and will last for many years to come if the walls were prepared before the wallpaper ever goes up. So, gather up your needed items, clear a few hours from your schedule and you’re ready to get started. Step 1 Clean thoroughly all the walls that you plan to paper, removing the dust and spider webs hiding in the corners. Any dirt and grime not cleaned may keep the wallpaper from adhering to the wall properly. If the walls are really dirty, consider using an appropriate household cleanser or mild detergent diluted in a cleaning bucket and apply with a sponge to the walls and scrub. Rinse the sponge thoroughly during cleaning. Rubbing alcohol mixed in water can also be used as the alcohol evaporates quickly, but use in a well-ventilated area. New wall-board should be prepared or cleaned in this manner as it almost always has lots of dust and dir
