Delicate, beautiful, and wildly unforgiving—here’s what I learned (the hard way) about installing grasscloth wallpaper.

To prepare the wallpaper, moisten the underside of the loose edges with a warm, damp cloth. Then brush a thin layer of adhesive onto the paper and the wall.

List of tools and materials: Stepladder Table or other flat surface (for cutting paper) Drop cloth or tarp Screwdriver Sandpaper (various gauges) Vinyl spackling paste Wallpaper primer (such as ...

If the wallpaper edges are stiff, just take a wet sponge and soften the edges up and then glue then down. Now, use the primer that is my favorite.

Work out any air pockets with your squeegee. Once your wallpaper is fixed, use a damp cloth to wipe off all the water-soluble glue along the edges. This will also make for a fine finish.

Tip 4 – Now for the adhesive Mix the wallpaper adhesive in a container; a single packet makes about 3 – 5 litres in total. Give the mixture about 15 minutes to set before you start applying it.

If the wallpaper edges are stiff, just take a wet sponge and soften the edges up and then glue then down. Now, use the primer that is my favorite.