DIY Wallpaper Installation Process

Transform your space easily with our simple step-by-step DIY wallpaper guide.

• Prepare the Wall: Start by ensuring your wall is clean, dry, and smooth. Remove any dust, grease, or old wallpaper. Fill in cracks or holes, sand rough spots, and apply a primer or sealer if the wall is freshly painted or plastered.

  Tip: A smooth surface helps the wallpaper stick evenly and prevents bubbles.

• Measure & Mark : Measure the width and height of your wall. Use a spirit level or plumb line to draw a straight vertical line where your first panel will go — this keeps your wallpaper perfectly straight from the start.

  Tip: Always begin on one side of the wall and work across.

• Cut the Wallpaper Panels : Unroll your wallpaper and check the pattern direction. Cut each panel to size, leaving a few extra centimetres at the top and bottom for trimming. Align the design carefully if your wallpaper has a repeating pattern.

• Apply Adhesive : Depending on your wallpaper type:

  • For pre-pasted wallpaper: Activate the glue with water by spraying or lightly soaking the back.
  • Unpasted wallpaper: Apply ready-mixed paste evenly on the wall or wallpaper using a roller or brush.
  • Tip: Avoid over-pasting - a thin, even layer works best.

• Hang & Smooth the Panels : Position the first panel along your guideline and press it onto the wall. Smooth out bubbles from the centre toward the edges with a wallpaper brush or smoother. Match each new panel edge-to-edge without overlapping and align patterns carefully. Wipe away any excess paste with a damp sponge.

• Trim & Finish : Trim excess wallpaper at the ceiling and skirting boards using a sharp utility knife. Press seams gently with a seam roller for a clean, neat finish. Allow the wallpaper to dry naturally for a few hours before decorating or cleaning the area.

Enjoy your new wall design! For larger projects or perfect results, contact Mister Wallpaper's professional installation team.

Pre-Pasted PRO Wallpaper Installation Process

Installing Pre-Pasted PRO wallpaper is quick, clean, and simple — no messy glue needed! Follow these easy steps for a perfect finish.

Wall Preparation: Make sure your wall is clean, smooth, and dry. Remove dust, old wallpaper, or flaking paint. Fill cracks and sand rough spots for a perfect surface.(See Image A for recommended tools.) See image (A) for tools the might help you with the installation.

Application : Lay the wallpaper face down and apply water liberally to adhesive side with a spray bottle (B).Allow to sit for 2 - 3 minutes before applying to the wall (C). Apply the graphic to the wall by first aligning it to desired position. Smooth out the wallpaper using a wide squeegee or wallpaper smoother (available from most home décor and hardware stores). Avoid pressing your fingers into the surface or using excessive force with squeegee as this will make indentations or force the adhesive out the sides of the wallpaper.

It is important to smoothen out all air bubbles but do not overwork the application. Do not be alarmed if further little bubbles form shortly after application, or if there are ripples in the surface when the wallpaper is still wet. Smooth out severe bubbles and ripples with your squeegee, the rest will disappear when the wallpaper dries overnight.

Use only a new sharp blade to carefully trim top, bottom and the overlap.Trimming when wet may result in the graphic surface catching and tearing, even with the sharpest blade, so be careful.

Clean-up : It is normal for some adhesive to leak out the sides of the drops during application. These can be wiped away using a damp sponge or cloth.

Removal : To remove, wet the wallpaper with a spray bottle or damp sponge.Wait about 5 minutes, then gently peel it off. Any leftover adhesive can be wiped away with a damp cloth — no special tools needed!. Some traces of adhesive will be left on the wall which can be wiped away using a damp sponge.