HOW TO CUT WALLPAPER CORRECTLY
You've prepared everything and you're ready to dive into installing your new wallpaper, and you want to see how the new style of the room will look. One of the most important processes is cutting the paper, as it will be the key for the pattern to fit perfectly and the visual feel to be what we want.
So that you don't have any doubts, today we want to show you the necessary steps to cut the wallpaper and achieve the best result. Write down all the tips and you will be ready to get to work.
Steps to cut wallpaper in the best way
We are sure that you have already measured the wall in your room several times, but it is necessary to do it again, at least to avoid doubts. Do this at several different points, as there may be variations. Take the highest part as a reference and add about 5 centimeters above and another 5 below, to be on the safe side.
When you are clear about the total surface area to cover with decorative wallpaper, you may want to know how many strips you will need. To do this, you will not only have to take into account the height and width of the wall, but you will also have to add an extra for the pattern that the paper has (if that is the case).
On the wallpaper labeling you will find two very necessary pieces of information to take all this into consideration: the width of the paper and the repetition pattern itself. With this data you will have all the information related to the measurements to know how many strips you will need.
Determines the start of the repeat pattern
Now that you know how many strips you will need, you must specify the beginning of the pattern before starting to cut the wallpaper (provided it has it). This will be important so that the optical effect of the entire composition is adequate, since you will avoid ending up in the middle of the pattern or with a cut in the wrong place. This way you will have a great result when you finish.
Hold the roll directly against the wall, or have an assistant hold it so you can see it with space. We recommend you do this check in the center of the most important wall, and starting from the upper area. This is because this area will attract the most attention in the room, so we want the wallpaper to look exceptional here.
With this process, you will already know where the entire pattern begins and how you can place it. Mark it lightly to have that reference constantly, and you can start install the wallpaper wherever you prefer. Of course, remember to keep the beginning of the pattern at the top of the wall.
Use an easel to cut the wallpaper strips
Now that you have everything prepared, the moment of truth arrives. Arm yourself with a pencil, a razor (or even a utility knife or large scissors) and, if necessary, cotton gloves for more delicate wallpaper. Plant your tools on an easel and begin the process.
Develop the wallpaper with the pattern facing you, and remember to mark the measurements by adding a total of ten centimeters to the maximum height of the wall. Pay close attention to the start of the roll, as it does not always begin with the complete pattern. Allow a little margin if that is the case, without forgetting that extra we mentioned.
Using a wallpaper ruler, or by folding the strip until it matches, make a perfectly straight cut. This is the only way you can ensure that you have no errors when placing it and that the print is perfect. As you can imagine, for smooth papers you won't need to worry about the beginning of the pattern, but you will need to follow the same cutting method.
Pay attention to the repetition pattern to continue
Now that you have the first of the strips cut, it's time to continue with the others for the rest of the wall. To do it correctly, you must take into account the type of pattern that the wallpaper you have chosen follows, to avoid mismatches in its placement. There are three different formats:
Straight rapport: there are no imbalances in the pattern, since the image remains constant and you will only have to overlap them. They are semi-abstract geometric figures, like houndstooth or paisley.
Straight Rapport: there are no imbalances in the pattern, since the image remains constant and you will only have to overlap them. They are semi-abstract geometric figures, like houndstooth or paisley.
Free Rapport: in this case there will be no complications, since the shape of the pattern has no consequences. For example, when they are vertical colored lines.
Saute Rapport: They are usually large geometric figures, like large polka dots, in which the strips will be equal in a skipped manner (the first, the third and the fifth; the second, fourth and sixth…).
With this you are more than ready to start cutting your first roll of wallpaper and installing it in your new room.
