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How to Hang Wallpaper and Wall Murals

Whether you're applying a wall mural, wallpaper, peel & stick designs or commercial grade, each type has its own unique installation process. Select your wallpaper type below to get started with step-by-step instructions tailored to your project.

Choose Your Wallpaper Type

Wall Mural

Wallpaper

Peel & Stick

Commercial Grade

How to Hang Wall Murals

The surface of the wall must be smooth, clean, dry and sound. Flaking paint and lose wallpaper should be removed, and any uneven surfaces must be filled. Give the wall a prime coating if its color is very different from the new wallpaper. Very absorbent surfaces, such as plaster walls, should be sized.

Mixing the Paste

Use a bucket and whisk to mix with.
Sprinkle content of package into 4 liters of cold water, mixing briskly for 30 seconds.
After approximately 3 minutes stir again.
After 15 minutes give it a good final stir and it is ready to use.
Unused adhesive can be stored for about 14 days.

Adhesive

Always use an adhesive especially recommended for non-woven wallpaper.

Need the perfect paste for non-woven wallpaper? You can order it directly from us.

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Recommended Tools

Rollers and tray
Bucket
Paintbrush (For the areas that the roller misses, e.g. along the ceiling and skirting boards)
Spirit level or plumb line (To make sure the wallpaper is straight)
Steel ruler (To make a straight, clean cut along the top and bottom)
Wallpaper sponge (Soft cloth or sponge, preferably a cellulose sponge)
Pencil
Craft knife
Wallpapering tool or brush

Looking for the right tools for the job? Our wallpaper tool kit has everything you need.

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Step by Step Guide

Follow along with the video or scroll down to our illustrated instructions to learn how to install our wall murals. This guide is for how to hang custom-sized wall murals. If you’re looking for how to hang wallpaper rolls, please check the how to hang wallpaper guide instead.

Step 1

Make sure you have all the lengths and that none of them are defective or damaged. Start by dividing the lengths as indicated by the cutting symbols. Lay the lengths, with the label facing upwards, in numerical order starting with length number 1.

Step 2-4

Our wall murals are always hung from the left to the right, start with the left corner of your wall. The lengths are numbered in hanging order from left to right. The lengths should be hung edge to edge without any overlapping. It is essential that the first length is vertically straight. (Tip: Make a pencil mark one wallpaper width from the left near the ceiling. Hold a plumb line on the mark and draw a vertical line down the wall. Then line up your first length of wallpaper with the pencil line.)

Step 5-7

Roll the paste straight onto the wall. Be sure to evenly cover the entire surface. If you miss a spot, this will cause the wall mural to bubble. Paste an area the width of one and a half lengths at a time. Gently and evenly press the lengths together to ensure there are no visible seams. Make sure the wall has been pasted where the lengths meet so that the edges are not visible.

Step 8-10

Try not to get paste on the front of the wall mural. Any excess paste should be removed immediately using a wet wallpaper sponge. Smooth each length with a clean wallpapering tool or wallpaper brush. Work from the ceiling to the floor and from the middle out to the edges.

Done!

Once all the wallpaper has been hung, cut off any excess along the ceiling and floor. Always use a sharp blade to avoid tearing the paper. Keep the room ventilated and at normal room temperature for 24 hours to allow the paste to dry.

How to hang wallpaper

Recommended Tools

Rollers and tray
Bucket
Paintbrush (For the areas that the roller misses, e.g. along the ceiling and skirting boards)
Spirit level or plumb line (To make sure the wallpaper is straight)
Steel ruler (To make a straight, clean cut along the top and bottom)
Wallpaper sponge (Soft cloth or sponge, preferably a cellulose sponge)
Pencil
Craft knife
Wallpapering tool or brush

Need the perfect paste for non-woven wallpaper? You can order it directly from us.

Order Wallpaper Paste

Looking for the right tools for the job? Our wallpaper tool kit has everything you need.

Order Wallpaper Tools

Step by Step Guide

Follow along with our illustrated instructions to learn how to install our wallpapers. This guide is for how to hang wallpaper that is purchased per roll. If you’re looking for how to hang custom-sized wall murals, please check the how to hang wall murals guide instead.

Step 1-3

Make sure you have all the rolls and that none of them are defective or damaged. We recommend hanging the wallpaper from the left to the right, start with the left corner of your wall. The lengths should be hung edge to edge without any overlapping. It is essential that the first length is vertically straight.

Tip: Make a pencil mark one wallpaper width from the left near the ceiling. Hold a plumb line on the mark and draw a vertical line down the wall. Then line up your first length of wallpaper with the pencil line.

Step 4-6

Roll the paste straight onto the wall. Be sure to evenly cover the entire surface. If you miss a spot, this will cause the wallpaper to bubble. Paste an area the width of one and a half lengths at a time. Lay the wallpaper roll at the floor and pull it towards the ceiling. Attach it lightly at the top and make sure that it’s hanging straight. Avoid forcing the strips together, it’s better to remove the strip and reattach it if the edges do not meet. Make sure the wall has been pasted where the lengths meet so that the edges are not visible.

Step 7-8

Try not to get paste on the front of the wallpaper. Any excess paste should be removed immediately using a wet wallpaper sponge. Smooth each length with a clean wallpapering tool or wallpaper brush. Work from the ceiling to the floor and from the middle out to the edges. Once the wallpaper has been hung, cut off any excess along the ceiling and floor. Always use a sharp blade to avoid tearing the paper. Keep the room ventilated and at normal room temperature for 24 hours to allow the paste to dry.

Claim your space with Peel & Stick Wallpaper

Peel & Stick is our self-adhesive wallpaper with the same premium look and touch as our regular non-woven wallpaper. No previous wallpapering experience is required, allowing you to transform your room in a heartbeat!

Choose which wallpaper type you prefer when inputting your wall-size.

Easy to Install and Remove

Peel & Stick is easy to install and remove and allows you to transform a room quickly. This wallpaper type is your best buddy when you want to change wallpaper more often, e.g., in children's rooms or for events.

Tools

Peel & Stick is self-adhesive and peels and sticks to the wall without applying any paste. We always include a felt scraper that you should use for the best possible result.

-Ruler
-Cloth
-Spirit Level or Plumb Line
-Pencil
-Craft Knife
-Scissors

Step 1

Prep your wall

Use a damp cloth or sponge to clean the surface with warm water and mild soap. Allow the walls to dry for a minimum of 24 hours.

Meanwhile, take a final look to see if the walls are smooth. Orange peel, knockdown, or a rough wall will make it harder for the Peel & Stick wallpaper to adhere to the wall. If the surface isn't smooth, we recommend using conventional non-woven wallpaper with paste. Scroll down below to see the various types of walls.

If your walls are freshly painted, you should give the walls 4-6 weeks to cure fully. Make sure the color is uniform and doesn't differ significantly from your chosen wallpaper.

Step 2

Divide the lengths

Start by dividing the lengths as indicated by the cutting symbols. Lay the lengths with the label facing upwards in numerical order, starting with length number one. Let the lengths lay flat for at least 24 hrs to climatize in the same room as intended for installation. Ensure you have all the lengths and none are defective or damaged.

Step 3

Apply Peel & Stick to the wall

The lengths are numbered in hanging order from left to right. The lengths should be hung edge to edge without any overlapping. The first length must be vertically straight.

Pro tip! Make a light pencil mark one wallpaper width from the left near the ceiling. Hold a plumb line on the mark and draw a faint vertical line down the wall. Line up your first length of wallpaper with the pencil line.

Hang the second length. Gently and evenly press the lengths together to ensure no visible seams. Smooth each length with the included felt scraper. Work from the ceiling to the floor and from the middle to the edges.

Step 4

Cut off excess

Once all the wallpaper has been hung, cut off any excess along the ceiling and floor. Always use a sharp blade to avoid tearing the paper.

Step 5

Use the felt scraper

Finally when you have your panel(s) on your wall, use the felt scraper with a fair amount of pressure and smooth out all possible air between the panel and your wall. This is an important step in order to make the wallpaper fully stick to your wall.

Done!

This is how you claim your space in a heartbeat!

Peel & Stick is recommended for

Peel & Stick is recommended for smaller areas, such as a feature wall. It is usually easier to use regular non-woven wallpaper if you want to wallpaper a large room or several walls.

Peel & Stick is not suitable in rooms with significant temperature changes and varying humidity, such as bathrooms. Using Peel & Stick wallpaper in the ceiling is not recommended.

The wall or surface needs to be smooth and even. Orange peel, knockdown, or a rough wall will make it harder for the Peel & Stick wallpaper to adhere to the wall.