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How to Hang Wallpaper with a Pattern

This article, How to Hang Wallpaper with a Pattern, is sponsored by Bellacor. All opinions are 100% my own. 

How to Apply Patterned Wallpaper Featured

I have to admit, I was a little intimidated with the idea of hanging wallpaper. However, I quickly got over it after seeing the many beautiful patterns available that simply put; you can’t do with paint or even stencils. I stared at my beautiful roll of Luscious Lipstick Pink and Champagne Boho Chic Wallpaper and fell in love. I quickly learned that hanging this prepasted York wallpaper was actually much easier and less time consuming than painting!

Materials:

  • Prepasted York Wallpaper of Choice
  • Wallpaper Sprayer
  • Towels or Tarp
  • Scissors
  • Exacto Knife
  • Sponge
  • Measuring Tape and Yardstick
  • Cutting Mat (optional)

Here is the BEFORE shot of my guestroom wall. I know, I need to replace that fan!

Wallpaper Makeover

I recruited my best friend and we got to work, which leads me to my first tip.

Tip #1: Hire a buddy and buy him or her lunch afterwards. Sheets of wallpaper can be heavy, especially when aligning a pattern. Another set of hands is helpful to help keep it straight.

The first thing we did was measure the wall and cut the first two panels of wallpaper. Make sure you work in a large area to lay out each panel.

How to Install Wallpaper with a Pattern Repeat

Tip #2: When working with a pattern, make sure to work ahead and cut the next panel to assure correct alignment.

The prepasted wallpaper we used is activated by simply misting it with water. We protected my floors with old towels, and misted the back of the panel with a wallpaper sprayer.

Tip #3: When misting the panel, be sure to focus on the edges to ensure they do not lift once it is on the wall.

How to Apply Patterned Wallpaper with Water

After misting, fold the edges so that they meet in the middle. This will help activate the stickiness. Wait 2-3 minutes.

How to Apply Wallpaper with Water

Hanging the first piece was the easiest because we simply aligned it with the corner, for the perfect straight edge.

Tip #4: Use a sponge to smooth out any bumps. You can also move your hand across the wall and lightly sand any bumps before applying your panel.

How to Install Wallpaper with A Pattern

How to Hang Wallpaper with a Pattern

A straight edge will also smooth and bumps, however be careful not to rip the wallpaper.

How to Smooth Wallpaper Bumps

Apply your next panel by aligning the pattern to your prior panel.

Tip #5: It is OK to have excess wall paper near the floor and ceiling or around windows because you can use an Exacto knife to trim the edges.

How to Trim Wallpaper

Make adjustments around windows and trim.

How to Install Wallpaper DIY

Tip #6: A yardstick comes in handy to get a straight line when you need to work around windows.

How to Install Wallpaper

Tip #7: Use a cutting mat and straight edge for smaller pieces of wallpaper to ensure pattern matching and precise measurements.

How to Cut Wallpaper

Although there is a lot to remember, once you get the hang of it, hanging wallpaper with water is much easier than painting!

How to Apply Wallpaper

Tips for Hanging Patterned Wallpaper

 

How to Hang Patterned Wallpaper DIY Inspired

How to Apply Patterned Wallpaper

Now for the giveaway! – **THIS GIVEAWAY HAS CLOSED**

In honor of their special anniversary event, Bellacor is giving away a $150 merchandise credit to any York products on Bellacor.com so that you can give this easy but elegant DIY a try! Don’t forget to check out the Bellacor Anniversary Event!

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  1. Kristin Goodson says

    September 15, 2015 at 7:20 am

    I love the headboards they have! Especially this one http://www.bellacor.com/productdetail/home-styles-furniture-5530-601-naples-white-52-inch-king-headboard-1478973.htm I also love their lighted wall mirror.

    Reply
  2. Nicole says

    September 15, 2015 at 8:56 am

    The Welcome Home Dove Grey, Oyster and Taupe Wide wallpaper is amazing!

    Reply
    • Dinah Wulf says

      September 15, 2015 at 9:50 am

      Ooooh! I’ll have to check those out! Thanks, Nicole!

      Reply
  3. Jill Parkin says

    September 15, 2015 at 8:57 am

    I always thought wallpapering was hard. Now I want to try it!!!!!

    Reply
    • Dinah Wulf says

      September 15, 2015 at 9:02 am

      Jill, you HAVE to! Now I want to wallpaper every room in the house! LOL

      Reply
  4. Mandy says

    September 15, 2015 at 10:47 am

    I used to think wallpaper was awful, but in the last few years I’ve definitely warmed to it. There are a couple walls in my house where I really want to put some up, but I haven’t yet because the application has really seemed intimidating but this was a beautiful tutorial and I’m feeling like it is something I can do now… and yeah, winning some beautiful paper definitely wouldn’t hurt either!

    Reply
    • Dinah Wulf says

      September 15, 2015 at 10:51 am

      I totally agree with you, Mandy! I think wallpaper has made a huge come back the last few years. Good luck!

      Reply
  5. Kimberly says

    September 15, 2015 at 1:38 pm

    I’m transitioning part of my son’s closet into a reading nook. The Europa II Newsprint Accessory wallpaper would be PERFECT for that!

    Reply
  6. Anita L says

    September 16, 2015 at 6:41 am

    I honestly can’t say I have a favorite with so many wonderful items to choose from. I did see a beautiful light fixture that caught my eye. It’s called Artcraft El Dorado Java Brown Nine-Light 24-Inch Wide Crystal Chandelier. Stunning!!

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  7. sarah o says

    September 16, 2015 at 1:45 pm

    Golden Lighting Joia Peruvian Silver Eight Light Chandelier – ommmggg! i need a house now!

    Reply
  8. Katherine says

    September 16, 2015 at 4:47 pm

    I love the Home Styles Furniture Oak Hill Baker Rack

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  9. Brittney House says

    September 16, 2015 at 7:20 pm

    I really like the Twin Swan Centerpiece Bowl.

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  10. Leslie says

    September 17, 2015 at 8:08 am

    I have to say this wallpaper is gorgeous! I think I’m going to put some wallpaper up in my bedroom instead of painting the entire room. Now I’m excited to redo my bedroom, yay! Also I just have to wait until I win the lotto to get the Kalco Lighting Hamilton Tuscan Sun Eight-Light Pot Rack, haha, it would glam up my kitchen nicely.

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  11. Monique Rizzo says

    September 17, 2015 at 10:49 am

    I am swooning over the Oak Hill Baker Rack!! Thank you for the chance.

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  12. Julie Lundstrom says

    September 20, 2015 at 10:50 am

    I like the espresso leather Parsons dining room chairs.

    Reply
  13. Noel says

    September 20, 2015 at 11:34 am

    I love this wallpaper – Candice Olson Inspired Elements Diva Wallpaper.

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  14. Ty says

    September 20, 2015 at 2:42 pm

    I love the Espresso Storage Baskets, Set of Three.

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  15. Tina W says

    September 20, 2015 at 4:24 pm

    I love the Candice Olson Inspired Elements Diva Wallpaper, it’s neutral enough that it could go in almost any room!

    Reply
  16. D Schmidt says

    September 20, 2015 at 4:30 pm

    Visited and I really like the Winsome Wood Terrace Storage Three-Tier Shelf with Two Small Baskets, Three Piece

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  17. Melina R says

    September 21, 2015 at 10:31 am

    I like the Hillsdale Furniture Lyman Rustic Oak Upholstered Back Wood Swivel Counter Stool

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  18. jaimeb says

    September 21, 2015 at 12:52 pm

    My husband and I were just talking about wall papering our house. I thought it would be so much more difficult than the website made it look. Great news! Thanks for the opportunity to win!

    Reply
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    September 22, 2015 at 8:19 am

    Love the 2-Day Designs Pine Barrel Stave Table Basket

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    September 22, 2015 at 10:55 pm

    I like the Choxi Dark Brown Fabric Sofa and Chaise Set

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  21. Katie Amanda says

    September 23, 2015 at 8:33 am

    York Wallcoverings Silhouettes Oversized Tulip Damask Wallpaper

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  22. Aaron says

    September 23, 2015 at 11:01 pm

    My favorite product is the York Silver 15.7-Inch Coffee Table.

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    September 24, 2015 at 6:49 pm

    http://www.bellacor.com/productdetail/trend-lab-110240-3-piece-crib-bedding-set-green-and-brown-northwoods-1523811.htm

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  24. Ceinwyn R says

    September 25, 2015 at 9:57 am

    http://www.bellacor.com/productdetail/york-wallcoverings-bq3814-saint-augustine-paper-white-antique-gold-gray-and-pewter-neoclass-1509973.htm

    Damask wallpaper for the powder room!

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  25. Kristi C says

    September 26, 2015 at 4:23 am

    I like the Kalalou Antique Reclaimed Wooden Decorative Whale Wall Hanging.

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  26. Kambrea says

    September 26, 2015 at 4:45 am

    I like the Walt Disney Mickey Mouse sketch paper.

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  27. Eugenia Hall says

    September 26, 2015 at 7:00 am

    I like the York Wallcoverings Inspired by Color Teal, Bronze Metallic and Powder Green Wallpaper.

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  28. Lisa V. says

    September 26, 2015 at 3:26 pm

    I like the Liquid Copper Glass Vessel Sink and Bronze Faucet.

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  29. Stephanie Galbraith says

    September 27, 2015 at 11:06 am

    I really like the Sutton 26-Inch Swivel Bar Stool.

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    September 27, 2015 at 2:04 pm

    I love the Stacy Garcia Paper Muse Beige and Gold Paisley Park such a pretty color and design

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    September 27, 2015 at 6:47 pm

    I like the Mystere Dove Tufted Wingback Queen Headboard

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  32. Candie L says

    September 27, 2015 at 8:28 pm

    I like the Chocolate Micro Tween Club Recliner. Thank you

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  33. Breanne says

    September 28, 2015 at 6:31 am

    I like the Tyrian Purple One-Light Table Lamp

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  34. Sonya Allstun says

    September 28, 2015 at 10:40 am

    Candice Olson Inspired Elements Diva Wallpaper.

    Reply
  35. susan smoaks says

    September 28, 2015 at 1:12 pm

    I like the Wholesale Interiors Aurora 5-Piece Dark Brown Modern Pub Table Set with Cabinet Base

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  36. Rebecca says

    September 28, 2015 at 1:29 pm

    I like the peacock silk curtain panels!

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  37. Serena Powell says

    September 28, 2015 at 5:02 pm

    I absolutely love the Roommates Decor Xl Wall Murals Multicolor Marvel Classics Comic Panel Mural 6-ft x 10.5-ft – Ultra-Strippable.

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  38. Robin Abrams says

    September 28, 2015 at 6:38 pm

    I love the Fire Island New Tortoise Shell Fan D-Lier

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    September 28, 2015 at 7:04 pm

    I like the Cooper Classics Herschel Aged Multicolored Clock.

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  40. Laurie Emerson says

    September 28, 2015 at 7:42 pm

    I love the Minka Aire Light Wave 52-Inch LED Ceiling Fan in Distressed Koa Finish. It is so beautiful and so unique.

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    September 28, 2015 at 7:44 pm

    I love the -Sausalito-five-light-drum-pendant- its so beautiful

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  42. AEKZ2 says

    September 28, 2015 at 8:16 pm

    I love the Winter Palace One-Light Table Lamp in Warm Antiqued Silver

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  43. jessica mcfarln says

    September 28, 2015 at 9:12 pm

    i love the sunburst mirror!

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  44. she-she says

    November 11, 2015 at 4:15 pm

    So, obviously I wish I had happened upon your site about a month and a half ago (after all I’ve been agonizing over which pattern to use for my accent wall for at least that long). More importantly or more relevant would be the actual color of Luscious Lipstick Pink? I just want to be sure that my computer settings aren’t fooling me, it seems to be a raspberry color? Neither bright nor greyed down? Any references you can give as to the actual color would help me with my decision since I’ve narrowed my options to 3-4 roughly the same cost. Thank you so much!!

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  45. Shannon murphy says

    January 10, 2016 at 9:51 am

    Is it possible to use a regular spray bottle for wetting the paper?

    Reply
    • Dinah Wulf says

      January 10, 2016 at 3:22 pm

      Hi Shannon! I believe you can, but you want to make sure it is spread evenly. A mister makes the job so much easier and faster. I have also heard of using a wet roller brush to roll it on, but I haven’t tried it. I hope this helps!

      Reply

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