tizme Posted February 2 Share Posted February 2 I've read through posts on here about wallpapering but it's still going wrong. I am using wallpaper from minimum world. It feels nice and thick. I've tried using border adhesive on the wall then positioning the paper but it's impossible to move the paper as soon as it touches it. I have tried white glue mixed with water it's the same. I've mixed some extra thick paste and although I can sort of maneuver the paper slightly it just stretches bubbles and creases. What am I doing wrong Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
havanaholly Posted February 2 Share Posted February 2 Is your wall primed? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tizme Posted February 2 Author Share Posted February 2 Yes it's primed Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tizme Posted February 2 Author Share Posted February 2 Just now, tizme said: Yes it's primed 2 coats Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jaxenro Posted February 2 Share Posted February 2 I haven’t wallpapered a dollhouse but I have done quite a few full size rooms some hints i learned put a coat of wallpaper paste on the wall and let it dry then add your wet coat for the final papering Dip the paper in water before using. Don’t soak it to where it falls apart but decently wet brush if from the center out to get out wrinkles and bubbles test this on a black piece of wallboard first 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tizme Posted February 2 Author Share Posted February 2 Will try letting one coat dry first. A full room I can do easy. This is a pain. I've never had any paper that stretches like this. It must just be me. The blue one and striped one has dried ok ish lol but the red no. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
havanaholly Posted February 2 Share Posted February 2 I brush the paste on the back of the wallpaper and carefully lay the bottom edge along the floor, holding the piece by the upper edges and letting it "fall" into place over the wall as flat as I can. I run my fingers lightly over the paper to feel for any bubbles/ bulges and flatten them as I go; sometimes I use my little border paper brayer to flatten. After the paper has dried I cut around window and door openings. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KathieB Posted February 2 Share Posted February 2 I sometimes vary my technique to suit the position of the wall or the quality of the paper, but generally I make a template of the area to be covered so there won't be any trimming later and cut the paper to size. I apply the wallpaper paste to the wall in an even coat and then apply the paper much the same as Holly does, sort of rolling it on from the bottom up. Finger-smoothing usually gets out the bumps. I've also used the edge of a credit card. By not applying paste to the paper itself, I find it much easier to control it, so it goes in the right place the first time. If it does go on a bit wonky, it is not hard to pull it off and try again. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tizme Posted February 3 Author Share Posted February 3 I worked out what it was. My paste was a bit thin. It's doing ok now. Thank you everyone 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
havanaholly Posted February 3 Share Posted February 3 I use the pre-mixed wallpaper paste in small containers from the hardware store. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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