b'Dress up your wallsLEARN HOW TO WALLPAPERWwallpaper is all you need, and with new technology, it isWallpaper is back in the spotlight for its new textures, modern colours, andboth subtle and statement designs. And for its re-discovered practicality: much like a cosmetic concealer, it can hide less than perfect walls, and is quick toapply.One coat ofnow much easier to remove when you want to redecorate.WALLPAPERING IS EASIERCut your paperCut each strip of wallpaper to the correct THAN YOU THINKlength, but leave room at the top and bottom to overlap the ceiling coving and skirting boards, and for a pattern match if needed. EquipmentWhat tools you need will depend on the typeof paper youve chosen.Pre-pasted paperCorrect soaking is vital. Fill a water Basic equipment includes: a paint roller or brushes,trough with lukewarm water, and place it against the scissors and a knife with a sharp blade, sponges, a ruler,skirting. Loosely re-roll the length of wallpaper from the a smoothing brush, sealer and size for the wall (dependingbottom edge with the pattern or texture on the inside. on the wall surface) the recommended adhesive, a plumbPlace in the water, making sure it is fully covered andline, a ladder, a bucket, a water trough and a drop cloth leave it to soak for the recommended time: usually a brief or plastic sheet. 5 seconds. Then, draw the paper from the top end out of the trough and lie the wet paper paste-side up, on a plastic Surface preparationThis is the MOST important part sheet. Fold the paper, from the bottom up, one-third of of hanging any wallpaper. The surface must be clean, drythe length, and then the top down to overlap this fold by and sound, and well-sized, so that the wallpaper is easy 10mm. Pull several lengths through the water trough and to position and sticks properly. Different walls need differentfold as described.Drain and leave these folded lengths for preparations, so ask your retailer for their advice and reada further 8-10 minutes.This allows the paperand youthe manufacturers instructions. to relax, before you work it into its nal position. Work out how you will hang the wallpaper before youPaste-the-wall paperThe latest development in beginDecide where your seams will be placed before youwallcoverings, Paste-the-wall products have a specially start to avoid wastage, especially if you have a patterneddeveloped backing which allows it to be hung dry, straight or drop-match wallpaper. Start in a corner and work awayfrom the roll. You paint the paste (Metylan Special) onto from the main source of natural light.If you are usingthe wall. This can cut the decorating time by about a half patterned wallpaper on a statement wall, start in the middleand is great for beginners.of the wall. Try to avoid having a seam fall less than 5cmPaste one section of the wall at a timejust wider than from doors, windows or corners.about 2 drops - so that the paste doesnt dry out. Slide the paper into place and check the match then trim off to tMake a plumb line Always hang your rst strip of paperat the bottom edge. next to a plumb line, so that even if your ceilings or oors are not level, the wallpaper will be straight. Now stand back and admire the nished result'