most importantly, be sure to choose a paper that is scrubbable. When I was young and broke I even used contact paper! Not the best, but it was a good temporary fix and was easy to remove when I grew tired of the pattern. Thoroughly clean the walls you want to paper, measure how long you need the pieces to be and cut your first piece about an inch longer than you need. WARNING, do NOT cut several pieces at once unless there is no pattern that needs to be matched, because as you shift the paper to match up you may end up with too short of a piece. Voice of experience here. Lol. Line up the strip so that it's level along the side, and apply, smoothing out bubbles as you go. After it is secure, use a straight razor to trim the top and bottom. Do the same with your next strip, and continue. It's a great idea. Good luck!
There is a product that will most likely work better and that is a peel and stick backsplash...just as easy as the wallpaper but this will be much sturdier than paper and it will be easier to clean as well and will look so much classier...check with your Home Depot or Lowes first to see if you like the product..sometimes you can purchase a small section to see how it will look in your home before you commit to the entire job....
Measure your space carefully, adding extra for matching patterns or stripes. Buy the amount of wallpaper you need, probably just one roll. If you are on a budget, go to Home Depot or a paint store. Ask where to find single rolls that have been reduced. Find one that is washable, has adhesive on the back, and does not have felting on the design. Again, measure the space and cut out the paper to fit. Apply according to the directions, but it's basically dip the paper until it is wet on the back, let it sit a few minutes to get tacky, then carefully place the wallpaper on the wall. If it's clumsy to hold, use straight pins to hold it in place. Starting in about the center of the wallpaper, use a plastic ruler or credit card to go in every direction in straight lines, pressing out wrinkles and bubbles. Wipe up the water pressed out as you go. When the paper is both dry and smooth, caulk all edges that meet a counter, faucet base, cabinet, or other solid surface. If you have edges that end up "in the air" (against a bare wall), you need some kind of trim. This can be the design on the wallpaper edge, wood trim, or washi tape, wide or narrow. Right behind the sink or cooktop, I would spray or brush a sealer to protect from water and grease. Now you are a pro, or at least, a DIY one, anyway. Best wishes 😇
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most importantly, be sure to choose a paper that is scrubbable. When I was young and broke I even used contact paper! Not the best, but it was a good temporary fix and was easy to remove when I grew tired of the pattern. Thoroughly clean the walls you want to paper, measure how long you need the pieces to be and cut your first piece about an inch longer than you need. WARNING, do NOT cut several pieces at once unless there is no pattern that needs to be matched, because as you shift the paper to match up you may end up with too short of a piece. Voice of experience here. Lol. Line up the strip so that it's level along the side, and apply, smoothing out bubbles as you go. After it is secure, use a straight razor to trim the top and bottom. Do the same with your next strip, and continue. It's a great idea. Good luck!
There is a product that will most likely work better and that is a peel and stick backsplash...just as easy as the wallpaper but this will be much sturdier than paper and it will be easier to clean as well and will look so much classier...check with your Home Depot or Lowes first to see if you like the product..sometimes you can purchase a small section to see how it will look in your home before you commit to the entire job....
depending on the pattern you can use one long run (horizontal)instead of cutting multiple times
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Measure your space carefully, adding extra for matching patterns or stripes. Buy the amount of wallpaper you need, probably just one roll. If you are on a budget, go to Home Depot or a paint store. Ask where to find single rolls that have been reduced. Find one that is washable, has adhesive on the back, and does not have felting on the design. Again, measure the space and cut out the paper to fit. Apply according to the directions, but it's basically dip the paper until it is wet on the back, let it sit a few minutes to get tacky, then carefully place the wallpaper on the wall. If it's clumsy to hold, use straight pins to hold it in place. Starting in about the center of the wallpaper, use a plastic ruler or credit card to go in every direction in straight lines, pressing out wrinkles and bubbles. Wipe up the water pressed out as you go. When the paper is both dry and smooth, caulk all edges that meet a counter, faucet base, cabinet, or other solid surface. If you have edges that end up "in the air" (against a bare wall), you need some kind of trim. This can be the design on the wallpaper edge, wood trim, or washi tape, wide or narrow. Right behind the sink or cooktop, I would spray or brush a sealer to protect from water and grease. Now you are a pro, or at least, a DIY one, anyway. Best wishes 😇
I had good results by covering wallpaper with polyurethane. It will match the rest of the wallpaper and will wipe clean easily. Good luck!