How to Hang Wide Width Wallpaper

  • Decide on the starting point in the room
  • Plumb a line for the first drop or draw a faint vertical guide line
  • It is advisable to test first as marks on lining may show through pale background papers
  • Measure the length of the first drop
  • Add sufficient excess top and bottom to allow for trimming (recommend 3 3/4")
  • Take into account that variations in floor and ceiling level could occur
  • Cut and number the drops required
  • Paste the wall
  • Ensure generous and even coverage of the area to be covered by the first drop
  • Pay particular attention to the edges, the top and the bottom
  • To hang the first drop, press it onto the pasted wall along the top
  • Keeping the rest of the paper off the wall, align the edge of the paper to the vertical guideline
  • Once in position use a plastic spatula to smooth the paper downwards and outwards, removing all air bubbles
  • Trim top and bottom
  • Paste the next area
  • Hang the second drop overlapping the edge of the first drop by approx 3/4" to match the pattern
  • Secure the rest of the paper as before
  • Cut through the centre of the overlap with a very sharp blade
  • Use a metal edge as a guide
  • Ensure metal cutting guide is appropriate for the wall surface

  • We recommend a short edge that is pliable

  • Pull away the 2 strips of paper, flap back the edges and re-paste
  • Press edges back into position to form a perfect join
  • Now trim top and bottom


  • Wipe any paste off surface of wallpaper with a damp cloth
  • Ensure cutting blade is always sharp


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