| Small-Bathroom Renovation -- Wallpaper, Part 2 and Painting |
From "Bathroom Remodeling"
episode DBR-104 |
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With the first strip of wallpapering hung in the new bathroom, the wallpaper project is well underway. With some help from paint and wallpaper expert Doug Allen, do-it-yourselfer learns some additional fine points about wallpaper installation. Materials: wallpaper
wallpaper paste
wallpaper brush
paste brush
tape measure
straightedge
utility knife; razor blades
seam roller Steps: - Each of wallpaper strip is carefully measured to 92 inches, cut using a straight-edge (figure A), moistened in a tub filled with tap-water, and carefully positioned (figure B).
- They use a plumb bob to make sure the paper is as straight as possible. The glue on this paper is good, so they have several minutes to work with the paper before it begins to set up.
- Sarah marks the plumb line and Doug uses a new razor blade to make the taper cut (figure C).
- After the successful installation of the first piece, the next piece is lined up straight by using the first as a reference (figure D).
- The next piece matches right up. Sarah uses a seam roller to flatten the seams together (figure E).
- Even though the wallpaper is pre-pasted, Doug has Sarah mix up a small amount of regular wallpaper paste (figure F). With her finger, she applies the paste along seams that aren't sticking tightly to the wall (figure G).
- Once again, she uses the roller to press the seams together (figure H).
- From here on, cutting paper to fit around doors (figure I), windows and switches will be the only tricky maneuvers.
- The wallpapering job proceeds quickly. Sarah and Doug finish this part of the job in a half a day.
- The wallpaper is allowed to set up for a day or two before painting.
Painting Materials: textured paint
interior flat paint
paintbrushes
paint rollers with extension-handle
paint pans
stirring sticks
Steps: - One of the challenges of remodeling is ensuring that walls and ceilings match up precisely -- especially when they were originally in different rooms. There are a number of products available to help cover uneven spots. Sarah opted for a textured paint (figure J) to help conceal the seam in the ceiling between the old closet and the old bathroom.
- This product is actually paint mixed with sand. It's easy to use, but it makes a mess. It also takes a little time to get the feel for how to apply it and make it look just right. Using a roller and extension (figure K), Sarah was able to paint this ceiling in about half an hour.
- With the ceiling finished (figure L), painting of the textured wallpaper can begin. For the walls, Sarah selected a color to complement the tile and ceiling — a light grey- blue interior-flat (figure M). The finish is also well suited to the textured surface.
- Later, crown and floor molding will be installed. The use of molding serves two purposes. It's a great finishing touch, but it also hides any painting or wallpapering flaws where the ceiling meets the walls (figure N).
In the following segment, the new bathroom gets a big step closer to completion with the installation of a large vanity. Next: Enable Your Bathroom
RESOURCES :
The Complete Book of Kitchen and Bathroom Renovation
Time Life Books
Website: www.timelife.com
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