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Decorating 101: Wallpapering – Hanging Techniques in 2026

Where To Start Wallpapering! Now, what type of room are you decorating? Just a feature wall? The whole room? Is there a chimney breast?   FEATURE WALL Well, if you are simply decorating a single wall, you need to decide where to start hanging from. If it is a patterned wallpaper, it may be beneficial to start the pattern at the centre of the wall and work outwards. So check to see how you can make your wallpaper look its best! WHOLE ROOM (With Chimney Breast) Start decorating on the... Read More

Wallpaper Stripping 17/12/2025

Decorating 101: Wall Surface Preparation in 2026

Our guide below is a text heavy exhaustive guide to preparing your walls before decorating, this includes tasks such as stripping wallpaper, sealing contaminated surfaces, covering damp problems and water stains along with an explanation of the types of painted surfaces you may encounter plus a guide to using lining papers effectively to cover poor wall surfaces. Previously Wallpapered Surfaces. It really is a must to strip each wall completely before repapering. There is no way to guarantee that any previous wallpaper or lining papers will stay adhered to the... Read More

Decorating 101: Wallpapering – Awkward Areas pt.1

With the basics now under your belt, it won’t be long until you reach one of those problem areas…but don’t worry, help is at hand! All those tricky areas can easily, with some thought and patience they’ll be wallpapered to perfection. These tips will slow you down, but will give you the best results. There is nothing worse than having to look at a lopsided pattern in a corner. Before you start, you do need to acknowledge that continuity of pattern will be lost in corners and similar places, even a... Read More