How to Wallpaper External Corners

[@dylancag977]

You are such a lovely teacher. So calm and concise and pleasant to spend time with. Thank you so much for sharing!

[@AubreysAbsoluteDecorating]

Thank you so much for your kind comment. Glad you are finding the videos helpful 😊

[@meagera333]

I could sit and watch this guy all day, he's got such a calming voice he's a great teacher, well done 👍🏻

[@AubreysAbsoluteDecorating]

Thanks! 😃

[@julessmith5581]

Great video; so clear and helpful. I've finally learnt how to do external corners properly! Must say a plumb bob every time imo; gravity never lies unlike the bubble on a (dropped) spirit (not) level!

[@AubreysAbsoluteDecorating]

Glad you found the video helpful 😊

[@tobleroned]

Really good, every day is a school day

[@gordonliverpool]

The putty knife trick is brilliant thanks

[@williamsmith8097]

A joy to watch a real professional...

[@AubreysAbsoluteDecorating]

Thank you 😊

[@CherishBargmann]

I didn’t expect this, but I loved every minute of it!

[@charlieking6718]

Cleanest decorators overalls I’ve ever seen

[@derekwhitaker4905]

Done like a true professional Aubrey! Really nice job my friend. Nice to see you back 👍🏻

[@AubreysAbsoluteDecorating]

Thank you so much Derek 😊

[@즐기-l7g]

I appreciate how much effort you put into these videos.

[@AubreysAbsoluteDecorating]

Glad you like them! 😊

[@SeverinaCicoria]

I always learn something new from your channel

[@AubreysAbsoluteDecorating]

That is great news, glad you are finding the channel helpful 😊

[@TeresitaSpille]

Such a positive vibe in every video!

[@MrGasho77]

Nice one, You helped me right out today. I’ve been painting for years but never got into the papering.. Until today, I followed your instructions and papered my first small room with a boxing in & a heavy pattern paper, The matching using your advice was spot on, I’m not going to lie my head was blown a couple of times but for my first attempt I was well chuffed. Cheers man

[@AubreysAbsoluteDecorating]

That is great news, glad it all went so well for you. Thank you for the very kind comment 😊

[@davidl83722]

I have to say, sir, you are a delight. To watch an amazing tradesman at work. The thing today people say they can do the job. And they make such a hash of it Well done, sir, and keep safe. Kind regards David Patel

[@AubreysAbsoluteDecorating]

Thank you so much for your kind comment David, much appreciated 👍

[@stoagiebo1]

Exactly how I was taught at college 38 years ago😮 spot on

[@berrypie5114]

Amazing video, I could watch this all day!!!

[@AubreysAbsoluteDecorating]

Glad you enjoyed it! 😊

[@suhong4607]

This was so relaxing to watch.

[@darreneves4060]

Good teacher for college, very slow which is good for teaching

[@stephencrawford6082]

Very informative and a great help for my latest papering job at home. You are a dead ringer for one of my ex colleagues at work so that was a bonus. He’s a nice guy too. Many thanks.

[@AubreysAbsoluteDecorating]

Glad you are finding the video helpful. Hope all goes well with the decorating project 😊

[@julianwolstencroft177]

Very thorough, a nice calm approach to wallpapering and several top tips along the way!

[@AubreysAbsoluteDecorating]

Thank you for your kind comment. Glad you found the video helpful.

[@DeanReadYorkshire]

I just want to thank you for your video, wallpapering around a window. I followed it today and the results are fantastic, took me a long time but what the heck. Thanks again you are making a real difference with these instructional videos. Dean 🙂

[@AubreysAbsoluteDecorating]

That is great news Dean, glad to hear you are finding the videos helpful. Many thanks for the positive feedback. Hope all goes well with all your future decorating projects 😊

[@buckwatts9669]

Hello from across the pond, i must say, you are an artist, your attention to detail is amazing! Keep up the great work!

[@AubreysAbsoluteDecorating]

Thank you so much 😀

[@wreckitroxi]

Thank you for talking about what to do for different types of wallpaper adhesive types!

[@AubreysAbsoluteDecorating]

Glad you found it helpful 😊

[@DerekTJ]

I did not know I needed this tutorial. Beautiful

[@edledford8019]

Wonderful video. Aside from watching it to learn how to turn corners with wallpaper, I watch this with a glass of brandy just to relax in the evenings. Aubrey, hope you're well! Love your work. From across the pond.

[@AubreysAbsoluteDecorating]

That is great news, glad you are finding the videos both useful and relaxing. Have a restful evening, Aubrey 😊

[@dyker124]

Excellent. Thorough and first class explanations. Please keep up the good work, You're a star. Thanks for that.

[@AubreysAbsoluteDecorating]

Thank you for your kind comment. Glad you found the video helpful 😊

[@jamesscoltock7757]

You are a true professional. Thanks for this and all of your other helpful videos.

[@AubreysAbsoluteDecorating]

Thank you very much James, glad you are finding the videos helpful 😊

[@spencercolgan]

I know that I have commented on this video before, but I have to say this is brilliant

[@AubreysAbsoluteDecorating]

Thank you Spencer.

[@1212haro]

Awesome tutorial! You sharing your masterful techniques are so appreciated! ❤❤❤

[@AubreysAbsoluteDecorating]

Thank you so much for your kind comment 😊

[@mervinwrites]

thanks man, i'm gonna take on my fireplace and you've taught me everything i need to know, i have my plumb bob. better than a spirite level in my opinion and with my eyesight. you're the man

[@AubreysAbsoluteDecorating]

That is great news, hope all goes well for you.

[@TheLocusClassicus]

I often wondered what Paul McCartney dud after the Beatles - it’s good to see him demonstrating wallpapering tips.

[@hccleaningandmaintenance5480]

Great video, done the proper way, even the little details of holding the weight of paper with your foot. Well explained.Great work.

[@AubreysAbsoluteDecorating]

Thank you for the positive feedback, much appreciated 😊

[@officialswillis]

Just checking in from the Isle of Wight Aubrey to thank you kindly for your patient, clear & informed videos. With your help I found the confidence and motivation to finally give the decorating of my own room a good go. From stripping down my previous wallpaper, cleaning and prepping my walls, through painting the ceiling, skirting & door frames - I was able to take time to work in a structured and measured way thanks to your tuition. All I have to face now is my new Paste the wall vinyl wallpaper; and although you don’t have a specific video for this, feel through the advice and tips you’ve shared in other videos, I’m in a good stead to tackle this also… My very grateful thanks to you, here’s hoping you are able to enjoy a wonderful weekend ahead. Sam.

[@AubreysAbsoluteDecorating]

That is brilliant news Sam, I am so glad you are finding the videos helpful. Hope all goes well with your future decorating projects. Have visited the Isle of Wight many times 😊🌞

[@marcinwojcik4550]

As usual professional, tidy and extremely helpful video for decorating tips. Thank you 😊

[@AubreysAbsoluteDecorating]

Thank you so much! 😊

[@alexpagdin6103]

Hi Aubrey I remember you teaching me this method at college last year very helpful video to refresh my memory! I hope you’re well :)

[@AubreysAbsoluteDecorating]

Hi Alex yes all well here. Hope you are still keeping busy with the decorating 😊

[@JoeProDecor]

Very well explained and like you said, the overlap is hardly visible on very thin papers. However, I do prefer to splice (double cut) my wallpapers and having them butted up nicely instead of having a visible overlap.

[@bitTorrenter]

Do you use a plumb line for that then? Like he's used in this video?

[@capodad2u]

Well thank you Aubrey for showing how Brit paperhangers do it. I've been a professional paperhanger in USA for 40 years. I've never not wrapped an outside corner. There's tricks if the wall is twisty. After wrapping we plumb next sheet and double cut if needed. I know you can't teach an old dog new tricks but I thought I'd throw it out there.

[@iangrayson3817]

there is some benefit in wrapping and over cutting. It has the benefit of not leaving the edge of the wallpaper exposed to persons or animals rubbing round the edge and lifting the paper... we see that quite a lot. Particularly prevalent with the thicker papers.

[@anthonywatkins2783]

Great tutorial Aubrey, I’m about to paper my hall, nice to see how the professionals do it, great job, liked and subscribed today 👌

[@AubreysAbsoluteDecorating]

That is good news, glad you are finding the videos helpful and thank you for subscribing. Hope all goes well with the hall project 😊

[@Miranda-wi9yp]

Thank you Aubrey. New Year; New feature chimney breast wallpaper project. Watching you gives me the confidence to get on with it. You are always so calm and give lots of useful tips.

[@AubreysAbsoluteDecorating]

Thank you Miranda. Glad you are finding the videos helpful. Hope all goes well with your latest decorating project 😊

[@lynnescott3072]

Very helpful Aubrey, thank you.

[@AubreysAbsoluteDecorating]

Good stuff Lynne, glad you found it useful 😊

[@Excel510]

Beautiful Aubrey, cool calm and collected thank you, worth a subscribe.👍👍

[@AubreysAbsoluteDecorating]

Thank you, great news, glad you enjoyed the video 😊

[@MarekeCromack]

Can’t wait to try this out, thanks for the tips!

[@AubreysAbsoluteDecorating]

Glad you found the video helpful, hope all goes well for you 😊

[@legoleia]

I am using peel and stick wallpaper right now and needed to know how to do inside and outside corners. You are so clear and concise! I learned so much. I can't say I'm a fan of peel and stick though😂 thank goodness I am using paste the wall wallpaper for the bathroom! You can bet I will be looking for a video from you that explains how to do this. Thank you!

[@AubreysAbsoluteDecorating]

Glad you are finding the wallpapering videos helpful. Hope all goes well with your future decorating projects 😊

[@steveh100]

Thanks, Aubrey. Just the job, havent wallpapered for years and needed some instruction for doing a patterned wall paper, and around external corners... I need some more revision so will look at your other stuff too. Thank you

[@AubreysAbsoluteDecorating]

Glad you found the video helpful Steve, hope all goes well with the decorating for you 😊

[@alduncan3807]

Another great instructional video!!! It seems so long since the last video. These help me so much, thank you.

[@AubreysAbsoluteDecorating]

Glad it was helpful, more videos in the pipeline 😊

[@jacquelinemadden4702]

This is giving me ideas of what to do since I've never decorated before but so eager to learn thanks

[@AubreysAbsoluteDecorating]

Glad you are finding the videos helpful, hope all goes well with the decorating projects 😊

[@andrecockell9048]

Very well explained and extremely helpful.

[@AubreysAbsoluteDecorating]

That is great news, glad you found the video helpful 😊

[@laurarichardson2371]

love all the tips you taught me - your awesome and very easy to follow. Alaska

[@AubreysAbsoluteDecorating]

That is great news, so glad you are finding the videos helpful 😊

[@graemebrumfitt6668]

Hi Aubrey, Great vid, I was taught to hang paper this way many years ago (bout 35-40) looks like we have the same tools as well, I will say though that I was taught to use the brush to sweep the paper round the corner! I got up to 2nd year City and Guilds but couldn't do my third year as the job I had @ the time was drywall partitioning and my boss wouldn't let me have time to finish. Only did decorating for a few years but it was good to see the finished rooms! TFS, GB :)

[@AubreysAbsoluteDecorating]

Hi, shame you didn't get the chance to finish your third year. I expect the skills you learnt through your training has been useful over the years. Yes, it is great to see a room transformed, I still enjoy that side of the job now.

[@graemebrumfitt6668]

@@AubreysAbsoluteDecorating I still do a bit for family n friends and my own, but hate the dust when sanding! Stay safe n well Dude.

[@paulbenson7087]

Great video's, so helpful to a total beginner

[@AubreysAbsoluteDecorating]

So glad you are finding the videos helpful, hope all goes well with the decorating.

[@dannymactheatreoflife.1771]

Nice to see someone take their time and do a nice job , unlike the speed merchants 😂

[@lifestylesew]

Thanks for this, Im now subscribed so I dont miss anything.

[@AubreysAbsoluteDecorating]

Thank you that is good to know. Glad you are finding the video`s helpful 😊

[@nobbystyles4807]

great video orb i am reluctant to hang paper although ive seen my dad do it hundreds of times and he learnt it of his dad. i feel like i should do a proper course this year.

[@AubreysAbsoluteDecorating]

Sounds like your dad`s a very good decorator and good paperhangers are often hard to come by. Let me know how you get on if you do sign up for a course 😊

[@gillianmeehan3206]

Aubrey, this video saved our 40 year marriage, thank you 😃

[@AubreysAbsoluteDecorating]

That is good to know, here's to the next 40 years 😊

[@gillianmeehan3206]

@@AubreysAbsoluteDecorating Regarding saving our 40 year marriage, can you suggest how we deal with removing a little foreign object under the paper on the finished wall? It's just a tiny little thing under the paper but it looks much bigger now the paper is over it, it draws the eye I'm afraid. It's distressed rough plaster effect vinyl if that helps. We have a few scraps left over but we can't replace the whole strip.

[@AubreysAbsoluteDecorating]

You could try making a small incision with a craft knife (Stanley Knife) and flicking out the foreign object. Then use an artists brush to apply some PVA glue under the cut and press back down. Wipe away any excess glue with a damp cloth. If you can, try to make the cut along the edge of a pattern so it is less obvious. This has worked for me before. Hope you get it sorted soon.

[@gillianmeehan3206]

@@AubreysAbsoluteDecorating That's great, thank you. Some precision surgery needed but we'll give it a try.

[@garryleeks4848]

Excellent video, just what I wanted to know , seen people go round a external corner with a full length and it’s all twisted and a spongy corner 👍

[@AubreysAbsoluteDecorating]

Glad it helped Garry 😊

[@garryleeks4848]

@@AubreysAbsoluteDecorating very much 👍

[@W0303]

Thank you Aubrey ❤

[@AubreysAbsoluteDecorating]

Glad it was helpful! 😊

[@suewalker3578]

So clearly explained thank you so much

[@AubreysAbsoluteDecorating]

Glad it was helpful! 😊

[@nigelkavanagh2048]

Great tip sir I will be employing this tomorrow thanks too you.! 👏👍

[@AubreysAbsoluteDecorating]

Hope all goes well for you Nigel 😊

[@elkinspainting1]

Nice Job!!!

[@spencercolgan]

Beautiful job.

[@Em-mq3mo]

Your videos are so helpful - thank you! Any plans to do a video about lining papering around Windows and door frames please? That would be terrific. Thanks!

[@AubreysAbsoluteDecorating]

Glad you are finding the videos helpful, I will look at doing a video on this subject if I get the opportunity.

[@johnrutherford4276]

Another excellent video. Thank you very much 👍

[@AubreysAbsoluteDecorating]

Thanks John, glad you liked it 😊

[@hexboxx735]

great skills sir

[@AubreysAbsoluteDecorating]

Thank you.

[@ZuzanaWalsh]

Thanks a lot. I have been using your videos and all works well and you explain it all brilliantly Thanks

[@AubreysAbsoluteDecorating]

That is great to hear, glad you are finding the videos helpful 😊

[@spencercolgan]

A true craftsman!

[@daisyrea7219]

fabulous video lovely wallpaper.

[@AubreysAbsoluteDecorating]

Glad you like it! 😊

[@jamesquinn6614]

Very helpful video, thank you.

[@AubreysAbsoluteDecorating]

Glad it was helpful! 😊

[@memyself7413]

Very good indeed. My only question, is this:- With those lovely flat walls, why would anyone want them papered and not given a nice coat of emulsion instead?

[@nordine3310]

Many thanks very helpful and useful

[@AubreysAbsoluteDecorating]

That is good to know, hope all goes well for you Nordine 😊

[@patrickhorgan8389]

Very useful. Thank You.

[@AubreysAbsoluteDecorating]

Glad it was helpful!

[@alanmackintosh8707]

Excellent videos

[@AubreysAbsoluteDecorating]

Glad you like them! 😊

[@markcrotty5910]

Nice one happy New Year👍👍

[@AubreysAbsoluteDecorating]

Thanks Mark and a happy New Year to you too 😊

[@hrrecords6148]

Very nice you teach

[@AubreysAbsoluteDecorating]

Thank you 😊

[@tonkysue207]

You have answered a question...many thanks.💜uk

[@AubreysAbsoluteDecorating]

Glad it was helpful!

[@Elwooddudes]

Thanks for the video, much appreciate it. I’m currently doing a chimney breast… and they have flat faces on the corners, with a triangular part at the bottom. Proving to be very tricky! This is my first attempt… so can’t be too hard on myself I guess 😅

[@AubreysAbsoluteDecorating]

Well done for having a go at this. Fingers crossed it all goes well for you 😊

[@nicolahoult785]

excellent result x

[@AubreysAbsoluteDecorating]

Thank you! 😊

[@montyloads]

Hi Aubrey... love your videos, they are very helpfull. I have a question if you could help please. I'm going to paint a ceiling for my mother, after I use filler to smooth out a crack i think I need to prime over the filler before I add the main coat of paint to the entire ceiling. My question is do I prime over the filler using the same emulsion I will be painting the ceiling with straight out of the tin or do I need to dilute the paint before hand? Hope you can help 🙏

[@AubreysAbsoluteDecorating]

Glad you are enjoying the videos. Yes you will need to apply a thinned down coat of matt emulsion first, approx. 20% with water. Hope all goes well for you 😊

[@montyloads]

@@AubreysAbsoluteDecorating many thanks.. keep up the good work 👏

[@tylerenglish7729]

Great stuff as always aubrey hope life is treating you well 👍

[@AubreysAbsoluteDecorating]

Thanks Tyler, yes all good here 😊

[@joepaullawncare7222]

great video

[@AubreysAbsoluteDecorating]

Thank you 😊

[@suzieleroux9402]

Always very helpful videos. Would you do the same thing for type II commercial vinyl? (Meaning going around the corner)

[@andywhale347]

Great video many thanks :))

[@AubreysAbsoluteDecorating]

Glad you liked it! 😊

[@elkinspainting1]

Hi Aubrey, Why you have added an inch to the left over piece from the right corner drop wall which it was 26 inches left from the remaining first corner wallpapering drop and then you have created a pencil line to level it at 27 inches when you could have used the true measurement of the remaining piece (26 inches) and used the laser level as guide. Thank you, Elkin

[@uppyoldskool6652]

Love watching your vids you make it sound so easy.... 1 thing ive a question about, what happens if the paper is a darker colour? You will see the white back part of the paper if you overlap it.

[@AubreysAbsoluteDecorating]

You can roll it up tight and rub a dark crayon or similar over the white edge of the paper to darken it before pasting and hanging. Glad you are finding the videos helpful 😊

[@wilmal4087]

Perfect! Thank you! ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐💐👍

[@AubreysAbsoluteDecorating]

Glad you like the video 😊

[@internationalimmigrant2100]

Excellent

[@AubreysAbsoluteDecorating]

Thank you.

[@aknot3352]

Instead of using a putty knife to mark the paper ,I just fold the paper over and crease it , then fold it back and cut it down the crease, whatever ways easier,

[@meagera333]

Would you be able to do a video advising on papering a stairwell please?

[@AubreysAbsoluteDecorating]

Yes I will try and do one sometime in the future when I get the opportunity.

[@misskurmis]

Thank you, sir!

[@AubreysAbsoluteDecorating]

Glad you found the video helpful 😊

[@lynslee]

Do you mind demonstrating how to hang wallpaper on an outside bullnose corner? Thanks!!,

[@AubreysAbsoluteDecorating]

Yes, I will do this if I get the opportunity.

[@lynslee]

Would you use 2 separate pieces of wallpaper like a regular outside corner or use 1 sheet and wrap around the bullnose edge? I have seen both method demonstrated, but don’t know which will have the best results. Please advise!

[@mattarcher9240]

Thank you 🙂

[@AubreysAbsoluteDecorating]

You’re welcome 😊

[@realsteviem]

So, how did you get rid of the air pocket at the mid point of the corner of the wall, due to the corner of the wall not being 90 cegree angle? You didn't show that?

[@yvonnemcmahon7532]

How do you paper around uneven rounded corners? I’ve chimney breasts in 3 rooms and none of them are squared off, it’s really difficult trying to make them look decent

[@SueLeroux]

Great video. Could I ask you if you would do the same with type II vinyl 20oz. I have to do this job where I have to join two different colour w vinyl on the corner. So one wall has the vinyl and when I turned around the corner the other wall, still vinyl but different color. 20 oz is pretty thick. Can I still do this method?

[@AubreysAbsoluteDecorating]

I would suggest overlapping it and splicing it to make your own joint slightly back from the corner. This is because being a thick paper it may stand proud on the corner.

[@ParaBellum2024]

I've done similar, but cut through both overlapped pieces and removed the waste, ending up with no overlap. Is that also a recognised technique, or is it frowned upon?

[@AubreysAbsoluteDecorating]

Yes it is ok to do this. I often do this myself especially when there is not a match on the pattern as you do tend to loose it a bit of the pattern due to the larger overlap required for the splice.

[@herbertjohnston4608]

👍👏👌excellent

[@AubreysAbsoluteDecorating]

Thank you 😊

[@mflong123]

There is no need to cut the paper in two because the usual way is to take the paper straight around the exterior corner with a cut at the top and bottom. . Then trim to the ceiling and skirting. 45 years experience!

[@petelumley1578]

Exactly

[@markread3565]

Would be good to have seen close up of the overlapped corner.

[@spencercolgan]

Can’t do this procedure with thicker wallpapers

[@mohammedsaleem7912]

Hi I am painting external door with dulux oil base gloss going to apply two coats of gloss doe’s it need sanding between coats

[@AubreysAbsoluteDecorating]

It is not essential to sand between coats of gloss paint. However if you do want to do this it would be best to let the first coat dry for at least a couple of days and lightly abrade with a 240 grade abrasive.

[@mohammedsaleem7912]

Thanks. For replying so I can apply second coat over first coat with out de nibbing after 16 hours How do you deal with rust stains on painted render before painting with masonry paint

[@AubreysAbsoluteDecorating]

Try applying stain block or Zinsser BIN Primer.

[@laurak7111]

My door is very close to the exterior corner, should I make sure the 'second cut piece' overlaps the door frame??

[@AubreysAbsoluteDecorating]

Good idea.