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[@EndoExcision]

As I’ve learned with wallpaper, there’s always an imperfection but you get to decide where it is. To re-establish plumb, I line up the paper best I can with the smallest overlap. Then I cut down through both sheets and pull the excess. The result is a perfect seam.

[@scottmcphee7730]

Is there a recommended number of times to curse at the wallpaper during installation?

[@givenhawk]

this ended with a bizarre cliffhanger but I love the real down to earth exploration of the problems.

[@Richard_Bumblebee]

I'm gonna need a bench. God help us all. That's a quote if ever I hear one lol.

[@evilvet]

Great video. Aggro Jeff with no quick cut edits, rocks. I could watch this all day. ❤

[@user-qy1sz2zl5q]

Thanks for a few minutes of entertainment! I installed wallpaper for 42 years. I always pasted pre pasted paper, because it stuck better and was easier to move around. Always book paper for a few minutes.

[@jenniferstinert5498]

Did you overlap the edges?

[@T_Jonesy]

Agree with other comments about turning the corner. Also, you should always use a wallpaper primer on the wall (or wallpaper sizing if you have true plaster walls) prior to putting up the paper. It'll make removal easier in the future, also makes the wallpaper easy to manipulate as you're trying to get it lined up on the wall.

[@danchilds5618]

Cut the corner , then do your level line on the left with a 3/16 th wrapped on the other wall.

[@jeremyrebel8931]

I know u can over lap the pattern and cut thru both pieces from top to bottom on the wall and when u remove the pieces they line up perfect. Just make sure u cut a straight line as possible.

[@TR4Ajim]

Jeff, you really should book your paper after taking it from the water. It does several things. It lets the adhesive activate, it lets the paper soften, and you can book it and let it rest on a small table, while you measure/cut the next piece. A few minutes tops. If you do that, the paper won’t fall on your head, and it’s more malleable in corners and around obstructions. Also use one of those segmented knives, and use a new blade for every cut.

[@locomokko]

Jeff... you read my mind! Here in Japan because of constant quakes, no one paints walls. Internal walls are all wallpapered because you don't see the cracks in drywall seams. I hate textured wallpaper though, but it seems like a good idea to paper instead of tape, mud, sand, paint, sand, paint, sand paint, until your wall is done, only to have a bunch of cracks in it 6 weeks later. (We've had a string of 3ish quakes every day here for the past several days, that's all it takes). So timing on this is brilliant as I progress with the farm house rebuild. Cheers! Scott from Japan

[@locomokko]

I think that's the first time I've heard a "beep" in one of Jeff's videos. :D

[@HomeRenoVisionDIY]

O'm human, and this is wallpaper. Cheers!

[@julietphillips1991]

Wallpapering calls for patience in spades! I love watching and listening to you work...so real! Maybe it would have been less of a pita if the pattern was not so obvious. Nicely done!

[@EndoExcision]

Just did my second room w Jeff’s paste-the-wall instruction. The paper isn’t as easy to move, but it’s so much less messy.

[@edubble2000]

I just did an accent wall in my dining room today. It turned out really well. I used the peel and stick 😁

[@HomeRenoVisionDIY]

Great job!

[@ednamay2058]

Oh how was the peel and stick I got some for me daughter bedroom for one wall I can't wallpaper an been putting it off for ages 🤣

[@edubble2000]

@@ednamay2058 you definitely will need a helping hand. I made sure I matched the patterns so it would look seamless. It was a stone design

[@edubble2000]

@@HomeRenoVisionDIY Thanks 😊

[@ednamay2058]

@@edubble2000 defo have to give it a go lol her I'd a panel pattern lol

[@andrewlupton2120]

Great video again Jeff. I just did wallpaper for the first time, 9x7 accent wall in a small bathrrom. It's the kind where you slap the paste on the wall. Just used the paste from Home Depot. I found you can really take your time and slide the paper around with that stuff. Overall, the job went well, not like the difficult to work with paper from decades ago. To me, peel and stick looks like a nightmare that might be hard to manipulate once it touches the wall. I learned a few things that will make it perfect next time. Kind of an inexpensive way to add visual interest to a wall. I get so bored with the "all white everything" in kitchens and bathrooms. Wallpaper is a good way to break it up. To me the biggest downside of wallpaper is having to strip it when you're ready to change it out. Apparently that's better these days too. We'll see. Hopefully it won't be me doing it.

[@denisegaylord382]

If you sealed (primed/painted) the wall, and then used sizing on it before installing your wallpaper, it should remove cleanly when it needs to be changed out. Remember to run your exhaust fan for a long time after showering/bathing. The paper may soak up the humidity and begin loosening itself over time. When it is time to change it out, using a paper tiger, gently score the paper, then apply a light mist (pump up sprayer works well) of water. Wait 5 to 10 minutes and test to see if it will easily pull off cleanly. If not, try adding more water to the paper, and wait again. It should release quite easily. Then it's just a matter of washing the walls to remove the residue. Sometimes I have had to make up a vinegar and water solution to remove the paper, and clean the walls. Once dry you can begin to recover the wall.

[@haroldgaudinier4213]

Jeff, THANK YOU!!!! I I thought of maybe doing some wallpaper in the master bath. After watching that video, I said F*** THAT!!!! I'll stick to Paint, Brush, Rollers and BEER!!!!!! I just added years to my life!!! I always enjoy your videos thx again!!!! Loved all the BLEEPS too!!!! 🤣😂🤣 Harold

[@embalmed]

Whoever invented wallpaper, was a true monster.

[@tylerolivo9412]

Facts

[@margaretbear]

YES!!! I hate wallpaper with every fiber of my being. It is the worst.

[@bonniehonchell9963]

Amen 😂

[@denisegaylord382]

Some are far more evil than others.

[@rpaasse6453]

I realy love it. Wallpapering a room, whistling all the way. Seriously.

[@ovationhomerenovation]

I did a few walls years ago but I sure could have used this method. Thank you for the techniques

[@Chrismagann]

This is great! Me and my projects every time!!

[@user-kk7dp4kk4v]

I love it! Jeff tells it like it is...when hanging wallpaper, you're F'd! haha 🤣

[@davidmorgan7938]

A small suggestion from a professional hanger. In the corners, fold the paper in half longways. Hang the paper on one side of your corner. Do your adjustments. Then roll your paper toward the corner flattening it into the corner as you press it into the corner. Then you will be able to flatten the paper onto the other wall getting a much cleaner look.

[@machellep1]

I love the way you say cheers when you answer a comment…..every time I read it I visualize the middle finger going up.

[@HomeRenoVisionDIY]

Cheers to that!

[@michellebaker2090]

This is exactly what I was looking for. Thank you. BTW, I watched the episode for the bathroom remodel that you're standing in. After watching the episode, you answered a lot of questions for me. Again, thank you.

[@aw-cv7ys]

should have cut the strip at the inner corner. Then on the new wall start with another plumb line an inch shorter than the wallpaper width. then trim at the corner again. that way you are always working from a straight plumb line. the corner pattern wont match, but it wont matter.

[@rpaasse6453]

Well, thats a first for me, Installing wallpaper with a hammer. I thought, wats he doing now!! Great video again, thank you Jeff. Love these series For the corner, i would have cut it. And then start from the corner with te patron as good as possible with the left side straight. The eye won't notice with this patron when you look into the bathroom.

[@kpanting1]

of course you should.

[@Tkyle5127]

That room is gorgeous

[@joanschwartz798]

VERY nice print!

[@terrycorter6162]

Look great Jeff! You’ve honestly been a life saver for this truck driver/DIY’er. Love all of your work. I’ve been hunting for the wallpaper that you used here with no luck..you don’t by chance know where I can find it? Thanks for any information, we look forward to seeing the completion of this new project. It looks great so far!

[@petrirantavalli859]

In cases like your's Jeff where you have one corner and have to cut to size anyway on both ends, start from the corner and leave the smallest overlap you can muster that way it doesn't matter if the wall is bit wonky because seam is only an inch or two over the coner so crinkles aren't an issue. Also as notion I have never seen a prepasted wallpaper here in europe, so table is a must but then I have also never seen american wallpapers with cut off marks on the back side (ie. indicates where pattern starts and ends are even).

[@denisegaylord382]

I have used both pre-pasted and un-pasted wall papers. Some are a lot easier to work with than others. But I agree a wallpaper table is a must. It makes pasting the paper, and booking it so much easier.

[@MSI2k]

You know, when I heard "wallpaper" I thought it'll be an antiquated look - associated with old people's homes. I groaned. and watching you fight the thing I was convinced it was the wrong choice. but you know.. it's grown on me when you show the final product

[@user-gw3ef9nn5j]

my favorite snap off cutter for wall paper is a zinsser trim knife

[@zeeblats]

I'm using a plumb bob and paste the wall technology. Nothing is straight because in the 1830s, they put all the good bricks on the front and the rest was thrown up by Albert and sons.

[@4vinylsound]

Lol this guy's a trip.

[@YuriVachenko]

ALWAYS you have to start from the corner, because corners are never straight! Pattern doesn't matter!

[@denisegaylord382]

I always start in a corner. Put a plumb line 3/4 the width of your paper on each side of the corner. Then hang one side through the corner, and repeat on the other side . Overlaping in the corner. Then use the corner as your guide for trimming through both layers. Pull out the excess, and then resmooth the walls to the corner. I try to get the pattern close, but it really doesn't matter with most patterns. Plaids are a different story. Bane of my existence. That's why I generally do not choose a plaid unless for use as one wall.

[@Pallidus_Rider]

🤓 Shelves and wall decor help hide imperfections 👍

[@rebelines]

This video is hilarious. 😂

[@JackStewartEnjoysRealEstate]

When I see Jeff struggling to do something like wallpaper, it makes me just want to paint everything instead. I know Jeff is a lot more experienced at it then I have, so to save myself of the frustration I think I'll just paint.

[@HealthyYummy]

Thank you Jeff for another informative video. I have question, I am trying to finish my Attic. Can I use headboard instead of Drywall? Is that a good idea? Or do we have any other alternatives.

[@humblecard1900]

If you don't mind a tiny slice of imperfection, we have dealt with the problem of bowed walls messing with plumb with a lateral cut. Following a plumb line inside the bow creates a bubble of excess on the flat side. Cut into that excess from the inside edge of the bubble to the outer edge of the paper, preferably somewhere in white space where you're not chopping off a piece of a flower or, in one of ours, a rabbit's foot. Then pull the bottom portion underneath the cut until the outer edge aligns as closely as possible to the plumb line on that side. Technically it creates a wedge of pattern change from the cut to the bottom of the outer edge, but it would take a very large bow to create enough of a difference for it to be very noticeable in all but the most exacting patterns (tip, don't buy such patterns). I struggle to find these wedges where they exist even when I know they are there.

[@mattb9664]

I worked with wall paper for the first time a couple months ago- and I realized that if you already have intermediate to expert skill at tinting car windows and applying PPF, your probably going do at least a 95% good and perfect job at applying wall paper.

[@joanschwartz798]

Cut it 1/2” beyond the corner and start your next vertical reference line with another run, meet the pattern in the corner and trim with scissors to match. “Works every time!” Yes, it wastes a run, but, at least the pattern will match.

[@KMcF]

Any tips for peel and stick paper? Nice choice. Colors go well with tile.

[@HomeRenoVisionDIY]

I have yet to try that product.

[@ctownskier]

Jeff would it have been possible to use a hair dryer to heat up the paper and stretch the corner piece? As i type this I'm guessing that would just dry the glue to quick but maybe not.

[@jeremyrebel8931]

My father hung wallpaper for a living in the 80s 90s 00s and it is not easy by any means. He said it was harder and harder to find guys that could hang it. And most of the multi million dollar homes wanted the fancy stuff and patterns and if it was not Hung perfect it would stand out like a sore thumb.

[@errorali39]

Yo I love this guy and his cursing lol

[@DrFiero]

Guessing that the glossier the paint, the easier it'd be? Slip & reposition wise.

[@ElizabethofTexas]

Can you wallpaper over a knockdown wall texture?

[@davekushman2363]

Measuring tapes are easy and quick to use… you only need it for your first drop and then after that you use that drop to measure the rest. You don’t need a 12 foot crafting table you can do it on the floor even if you only have 4 feet of space. Eyeballing or using your wingspan to measure is really just for hacks, we have and use tapes when we’re professionals.

[@nickk05281982]

Yea I’m thinking it’s a flash in the pan again. Like the brass that people are throwing back into houses

[@FaithfulMC]

The editor did you dirty😂

[@Luclin]

Would this work on a textured wall from our builder?

[@beglitchery]

if it’s not too rough a texture look for wallpaper liner at Home Depot. You hang it horizontally on the wall to smooth the wall out then hang your paper vertically over it

[@4vinylsound]

I would forget the level line and just follow the pattern until you get to the door opening and then cut it to the edge. Is people notice pattern more than leveling.

[@gmurray3616]

I plan to wallpaper a red wall. Do I need to prime and paint the wall white before papering. I have a fear that if I paper over the red wall, the red paint will fade through onto the paper. The wall has been red for about 10 years.

[@markwong6548]

I actually prefer to have a seam at the corner rather than have the pattern flow around.. maybe I'm weird.

[@georgebrunton9857]

You didn't plum the corner that why the next piece of wallpaper didn't match

[@ladylyonteeth3952]

They say you should start from next to the door, that way if you’re end on a partial sheet, it won’t be a noticeable as you land on other side of room. You appear to be doing the opposite. Hope it winds up looking okay. 👍

[@josuelugo4506]

This may be a dumb question but is it cheaper to do most or all of the house with wallpaper that looks like real paint, only using solid colors and no designs?

[@reshpeck]

Paint is far less expensive and easier to apply

[@andreagriffin2485]

Dumb question can you wallpaper new drywall that’s never been primed?? I am just wanting to throw some wallpaper up in two small closets instead of painting them. I’m not looking for perfection it’s just two small closet

[@T_Jonesy]

You can, but you'll never be able to pull the wallpaper down at a later date without destroying the drywall.

[@DrFiero]

And you'll get one shot at it, with about 3 seconds of cure time!

[@andreagriffin2485]

Thank you for replying I believe on second thought I may slap some primer on first

[@kgabby4451]

What about sea grass wallpaper

[@qapla]

I hung paper during the 70's and 80's and never found it to stretch, tear easily or give me any other of the problems some current DIY'ers claim the wallpaper had. I never left the paper lose in the corners, I just cut them properly. While this video had some entertainment value - I would not use it as instruction.

[@TapelessDrywallFinishing]

👍👍

[@loloholmes2793]

A good way to test your relationship is to hang wallpaper with your fiance

[@djksfhakhaks]

Welcome to the 70s. This is how we make plaster and latts go away.

[@SlayAtHomeDad311]

Nooo!! Lol

[@ShadowzGSD]

why watch paint dry when you can watch someone hang wallpaper.

[@TB-ki1ux]

DropComment &TapLike 4AIgos

[@becca1927]

If you worked from the shower you may have won that battle

[@thesandman775]

I just spent 6 months tearing down some 80s wallpaper. No thank you sir!

[@irinadavid800]

You started on the wrong side of the wall. Your pretty side should be the corner thats exposed most. Also why waste paper and time. Get the first roll, but it up to the corner, mark down at 6-10 inch intervals. Put your lazer or plumb line on the on closest to the corner. Minimum waste and easier cutting

[@irinadavid800]

Heres no chance of a silly half or quarter or less seam on the biggest view point

[@irinadavid800]

An dont roll the paper. Concertina back and forth. That way yo dont get excessive glue on the patterned side.

[@fliporhold]

Wall paper 1 home Reno 0.

[@tommy2u]

There is no such thing as a perfectly flat drywall surface. Nice job of correction, it looks pretty good. The beeps I could live without but I've come to know that's you. :D Be cool.

[@MrWarmachine004]

I’m awful with wallpaper

[@jenniferstinert5498]

Just wondering if you were overlapping the seams or budding them up together side by side. I helped my parents do a lot of wallpaper in the 1980’s. I remember you had to overlap a couple of millimetres because the wallpaper would shrink as it dried. Not sure if modern paper does this. The last time I worked with wallpaper was 20 years ago. If you want a laugh and a warning. I was dating my now husband and he asked me and his mom who was visiting to put up a boarder in his kitchen. I didn’t know his mom would end up being my MIL. She had NO idea what she was doing. It wasn’t the first time she had used wallpaper. So I was surprised that she didn’t know that you had to match the pattern. I was trying to do it properly without insulting her. It was a Nightmare! As my MIL it’s very clear that she has never liked me! Lesson in this story, never do wallpapering with the parents of someone you’re dating 🤪

[@mm-nx1cr]

Really simple...lol

[@tylerolivo9412]

With all due respect... the 80s called and wants their wall paper back.

[@brendakremer6223]

😂

[@HomeRenoVisionDIY]

LOL. I get it but I am remodeling a retirement trailer, this is actually exactly what my potential customer is looking for. Cheers!

[@ovationhomerenovation]

They’ll like the 80s theme. All good

[@ericalane7220]

Wallpaper is back with a vengeance, and I Love it!

[@JohnJohn-wr1jo]

Fortunately the wife grew out of favor with wallpaper. Haven't installed it in 20 years and removed every last wall of it since. Please dont tell me its coming back. Wallpaper hides nothing that cant be repaired and painted in less time by painting. And if you get tired of the color repaint it. If u haven't guessed I despise the stuff.

[@Sue-ec6un]

I hate wallpaper! And...why would you paint a wall to simply cover it up with crappy wall coverings! Holy crap!

[@Richard_Bumblebee]

People still use wallpaper??????

[@greentjmtl]

Read This Before You Install Wallpaper: Don't

[@alphalight1469]

Ew wallpaper is just cheap looking

[@shavenhaven6869]

You are supposed to be showing how to do it. Not how not to do it. 😢

[@seanhiscock]

Tedious work. I've done it in our mobile home in 3 rooms. I had a victorian pattern with velvet. I was quite pleased with matching it (1980 or so). The other rooms were Done with a vertical pattern so I just had to make sure I was plumb. I admit it looked good. One corner was really out so I cut the paper & used a quarter round moulding.