How to Prepare Walls for Wallpaper
Flip the breaker to shut off power to the room.. Move any furniture away from the walls.. Unplug any electrical devices from the walls.
Steps
Flip the breaker to shut off power to the room.
Flip the breaker to shut off power to the room.
Move any furniture away from the walls.
Move any furniture away from the walls.
Unplug any electrical devices from the walls.
Unplug any electrical devices from the walls.
Remove any fixtures and hanging items from the walls.
Remove any fixtures and hanging items from the walls.
Lay drop cloths on the floor to protect it.
Lay drop cloths on the floor to protect it.
Cover the baseboards with towels.
Cover the baseboards with towels.
Remove the old wallpaper and glue if there is any.
Remove the old wallpaper and glue if there is any.
Scrape off loose paint with a putty knife.
Scrape off loose paint with a putty knife.
Sand the walls smooth with a power sander.
Sand the walls smooth with a power sander.
Scrub the walls with warm water and vinegar to clean them.
Scrub the walls with warm water and vinegar to clean them.
Make sure that the wall is completely dry before you do anything else.
Make sure that the wall is completely dry before you do anything else.
Patch any gouges or damage to the wall by applying joint compound.
Patch any gouges or damage to the wall by applying joint compound.
Fill the reservoir of a paint tray with an acrylic primer.
Fill the reservoir of a paint tray with an acrylic primer.
Use a paint roller to apply a thin coat of primer to the walls.
Use a paint roller to apply a thin coat of primer to the walls.
Allow the walls to dry overnight.
Allow the walls to dry overnight.
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