Bob Hood Posted March 26, 2018 Share Posted March 26, 2018 I have had some bad experiences with wallpaper. Everything from unimanagable paste to actually rubbing the pattern off. I finally got better paper and used a spray on sealer. I guess that's just how you learn. Do you have any tips or tricks to share. By the By I Love This Site Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sable Posted March 26, 2018 Share Posted March 26, 2018 Fixative sealer and the wallpaper paste in small tubs at HD or Lowe’s. Dry fit the paper, first. Make sure your pattern lines up with the next piece. I work from left to right around the room. With a 3 inch wide paint brush apply the paste to the paper. Fold it in half to allow the paste to spread evenly and cure for a minute. Apply the paper from the rear top of the room to the front top then smooth it down with your hand. Gently Smooth the paper out with an old credit card. Wait until the paper is completely dry before cutting out windows, doors or any excess using a brand new blade. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bob Hood Posted March 26, 2018 Author Share Posted March 26, 2018 When you dry fit are you pattern matching in the corners and do apply sealer to all your paper before starting the job. You sound like a pro. Thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sable Posted March 26, 2018 Share Posted March 26, 2018 Yes, apply the sealer first. I lay all of the sheets, usually three per room, out on a table to match up the pattern. Then cut the paper to the proper height. Number them 1,2,3. I usually wrap at least 1/4 inch around the corner butting the next sheet up to the previous sheet’s edge. Some people overlap into the corner when a pattern isn’t involved. yes, I’d consider myself a pro after wallpapering many real life rooms in the 70s and 80s. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sable Posted March 26, 2018 Share Posted March 26, 2018 Although, the papers in this house are light, the patterns were quit difficult to match up. Laying them out on a table first made it so much easier to match them up. http://www.greenleafdollhouses.com/forum/?app=gallery&module=gallery&controller=browse&album=6719 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bob Hood Posted March 26, 2018 Author Share Posted March 26, 2018 You have done a wonderful job. Very neat. I don't think my work is as neat. Thanks for your advise Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Elsbeth Posted March 26, 2018 Share Posted March 26, 2018 I work in smaller scales. Here is what I learned - this might not be the case for all, but here it is: -I hated wallpapering until I used Yes Paste (which I love, but I know not everyone does) - no more bubbles, wrinkling, warping - and it gave me time to position the paper. -I don't use wallpaper paste to attach borders on top of pasted wallpaper. I use tacky glue. -Definitely spray sealer. -I use papers that don't need too much matching up because I know I am not reliable on that. -And if I am using a border or baseboard, I relax about it meeting the top and bottom *perfectly* since I'll be covering those up. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bob Hood Posted March 26, 2018 Author Share Posted March 26, 2018 Hi Jenn..... Is Yes the liquid. If so, How long can you keep it. I may be starting a new project in a month or so after i get all my light fixtures in. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Elsbeth Posted March 26, 2018 Share Posted March 26, 2018 Not liquid. It is very thick smooth substance. I use a credit card often to get it on thin and smooth. A little goes a long way, but you also want good coverage. It is slow drying, but grippy. I've had my jar for 3+ years now. I found a pic of it outside the jar: 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
havanaholly Posted March 26, 2018 Share Posted March 26, 2018 I use premixed wallpaper paste from the hardware store and if it doesn't blotch or run the bit of paper I test it on I don't seat. In addition to dollhouse wallpaper I have covered walls with gift wrap, wine gift bag and scrapbook papers. I don't use wallpaper paste on fabric, I use tacky glue. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bob Hood Posted March 26, 2018 Author Share Posted March 26, 2018 I think i am going to shop for the paste at Walmart. You have a good idea about testing the paper and paste. Hey Holly ......You don't have a cat do you? I don't think I want one to turn my dollhouse into a Cat House Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
havanaholly Posted March 26, 2018 Share Posted March 26, 2018 16 minutes ago, Bob Hood said: ...Hey Holly ......You don't have a cat do you?... No. Check out the Gallery to see the pictures of those who build toys for their fur babies. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bob Hood Posted March 26, 2018 Author Share Posted March 26, 2018 Sorry for the joke some times I go off the rails. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WyckedWood Posted March 26, 2018 Share Posted March 26, 2018 I’ve always used Mod Podge as walllaper paste. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mineejv Posted March 26, 2018 Share Posted March 26, 2018 When you say sealer, what kind and why? I never used sealer on my wall paper. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sable Posted March 26, 2018 Share Posted March 26, 2018 A product called Fixatif. It prevents smudges from dirty fingers; not kids but my own. https://www.walmart.com/ip/Krylon-Artist-Spray-11oz-Workable-Fixatif/20683596?wmlspartner=wlpa&selectedSellerId=0&adid=22222222228017872817&wl0=&wl1=g&wl2=m&wl3=40941733712&wl4=pla-78879485912&wl5=1015116&wl6=&wl7=&wl8=&wl9=pla&wl10=8175035&wl11=online&wl12=20683596&wl13=&veh=sem Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Elsbeth Posted March 26, 2018 Share Posted March 26, 2018 I use sealer (spray acrylic) because in the past when I was pressing the paper on the pattern would smear (!). Not all papers, but some. Not Broadnax, btw - no smearing with that brand. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
havanaholly Posted March 27, 2018 Share Posted March 27, 2018 I use a wee wooden brayer made for wallpaper borders to smooth the paper and remove bubbles. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bob Hood Posted March 27, 2018 Author Share Posted March 27, 2018 Holly......... You almost got me. I looked up that brayer tool and that's a great idea. I never heard of that tool. You Go Thanks for your help Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sable Posted March 27, 2018 Share Posted March 27, 2018 22 minutes ago, Bob Hood said: Holly......... You almost got me. I looked up that brayer tool and that's a great idea. I never heard of that tool. You Go Thanks for your help Bob, Holly is famous for making us lookup some of her terms. She has an impressive vocabulary. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
havanaholly Posted March 27, 2018 Share Posted March 27, 2018 This holly grew up in a family of readers; it was fish or cut bait in the vocabulary department! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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