Small room, no big deal…
This bathroom took three days to finish,
I had no idea!
Wallpapering a small space can be a big challenge. Working in cramped quarters with limited lighting and lack of air can test the boundries on this home renovation project. Don’t despair!
The “How To” list below will help anyone
who is considering a project of this kind.
1) Gather all needed materials beforehand and set aside a work space.
You will need:
* new wallpaper
* a comfortable work surface (a fold out table) to cut the paper on
* I suggest buying the wallpaper kit at Ace or Home Center
* wall cleaner (removes the old paste)
* wall sealer (seals the wall and adds glue to the surface)
* scrubbing sponge and bucket
* a sturdy ladder
* drop clothes to cover all surfaces
* additional clip on lighting
* patience (you can’t buy it anywhere)
note:
If you are papering a room that has not had paper before,
then the time for this project will be cut in half.
Lets go!
step 1:
Remove the old paper and start washing the walls. Some spots may require
washing twice depending on the old glue. Let the room dry out for a few hours.
step 2:
Apply the sealer to all surfaces that will be papered and let dry.
step 3:
Fill the bathtub with three inches of water.
step 4:
Start at a corner and work your way around. Measure the space to be papered first.
step 5:
On the work table, measure and cut the paper to size. * Samller patterns
will be easier to match (they are more forgiving). Stripes are a pain in the neck
(match them and make sure they are straight).
step 6:
Roll the paper with the pattern facing out and dip the roll into the tub.
step 7:
Roll it out and apply it to the wall.
step 8:
Do this until the room is fully papered!
Love what you did with this bathroom. Looks so country and cozy.
Leah
Thanks for your positive comment.This is “the real macoy”. The bathroom shown here is in an old carriage house in upstate New York. The roomhad not been touched for 40 years. The actual time and money spent was well worth the result.