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How To Wallpaper: Wallpaper Selection, Application, Removal, and Repair

Whether you want to put it up, take it down, or paint over it, DIY can help with a collection of our best tips and practices for wallpaper application, removal and repair as well as some fun projects.

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A steady, sure hand can easily peel down wallpaper.

Wallpaper Removal

Whether you plan to repaper or to paint, you need to get rid of the old wallpaper. Here are some helpful ways to remove the paper and the paste.

• Removal Methods
  
• Wallpaper Removal
  
• Wallpaper Removal Tips
  
• Painting Over Wallpaper
  

To protect outside corner edges, install wooden corner molding.

Wallpaper Research

Before starting the papering process, find out all you need to know to choose the right paper for you.

• 10 Things to Know About Wallpaper
  
• Wallpaper Selection
  
• Wallpapering Tools
  
• Wallpaper Shopping Tips

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Application and Repair

Be sure to start with a coat of primer on the walls, to make paper removal easy if you ever decide to remove it or change the design. Now you are ready to start booking.

• Wallpaper Application
  
• Wallpaper Basics
  
• The Torn-Patch Repair Method
  
• Repairing Damaged Wallpaper

Hand-painting the embossed details of an entire wall can take weeks, but the results are impressive.

Decorating with Wallpaper

Have fun with wallpaper! Use it for all types of home decorating.

• Wallpaper Accents
  
• Wallpaper Art Panel
  
• Three Dimensional Looks
  
• Embossed Designs
  
• Wallpapering Furniture
  

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