Wallpapering for beginners – step by step to the new wall
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Wallpapering for beginners – step by step to a new wall.
With tips, tools, and a worry-free guarantee. And why self-adhesive wallpapers are the best thing that ever happened to the wallpapering market.
Introduction: Wallpaper? Dare to try it!
Have you just moved in, want to beautify your home, or simply breathe new life into your four walls? Then new wallpaper is the perfect start. But wait – wallpapering? Does that sound like chaos, bubbles, paste, and frustration? Don't worry: This blog post will put you at ease. Because with a little preparation and the right materials, it'll work even the first time. And for those who want to keep things simple, there's an insider tip at the end: self-adhesive wallpaper.
Step-by-step instructions: Wallpapering like a pro
1. Planning & Preparation
Analyze the space : What's the floor like? Are there many corners, windows, or doors?
Choose wallpaper type : nonwoven, paper, textured, self-adhesive – depending on your experience and style.
Calculate quantity : Measure the wall area (height × width), allow for 10% wastage.
2. Tools & Materials
What you need for normal wallpaper:
Wallpaper (of your choice)
Wallpaper table or clean surface
Wallpaper knife or scissors
spirit level or plumb line
ruler & pencil
Paste (for conventional wallpaper)
Paste brush or roller
Pressure roller or wallpaper wiper
3. Prepare the wall
Remove old wallpaper (preferably with a wallpaper remover)
Fill cracks and holes
Clean the surface and prime if necessary (especially for highly absorbent walls)
4. Cut and paste the wallpaper
Measure the lengths (room height + 5 cm overhang at the top/bottom)
For non-woven wallpapers: Paste directly onto the wall
For paper wallpapers: Paste the wallpaper , let it soak
5. Applying the wallpaper strips
Align the first strip exactly vertically to the wall
Apply the strip from top to bottom and smooth it (from the inside to the outside)
Remove air bubbles and paste residue with the pressure roller
Glue the next strip end to end – note the pattern!
6. Cut off excess
Cut cleanly on the floor and ceiling using a sharp wallpaper knife and metal edge
Special tip: For those in a hurry, anxious people and aesthetes – self-adhesive wallpaper
If you don't want any paste , no mess , and no waiting , self-adhesive wallpaper (also called peel-and-stick wallpaper) is your best friend. It works like a sticker – peel off the backing, stick it on, and you're done.
Advantages:
- No tools required except a squeegee
- Can be removed without leaving any residue – perfect for rental apartments
- Reusable (depending on material)
- Ideal for small areas, accents or entire walls
- Also available as round “DOTs” or custom-made
--> Super easy & bubble-free – even for complete beginners
Summary: Your wall, your decision – but please don’t be afraid!
| Wallpapering technique | Difficulty level | Expense | flexibility | Suitable for |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paper wallpaper | High | High | Small amount | Experienced & Purists |
| non-woven wallpaper | Medium | Medium | Medium | Beginners with patience |
| Self-adhesive wallpaper | Low | Minimal | High | Everyone – anytime |
Conclusion: Self-adhesive wallpaper is the future of wall design
Today, wallpapering wants to be quick, clean, flexible —and, above all, stress-free . Self-adhesive wallpapers meet precisely these needs. They combine design and comfort and are the simplest way to transform a room . No tools required. No anxiety. No compromises.
Whether it's your first apartment or your tenth room, start with the wall. And choose the wallpaper that won't hold you back, but inspires you.