HOW TO PUT WALLPAPER BEHIND RADIATORS IN A ROOM?
When we want to wallpaper a room, it is clear that we must remove all the objects we can from it to work with more space and tranquility. But there are some fixed elements, such as radiators, that we cannot remove when installing the wallpaper.
The first thing we will need to see is what type of radiator it is, as this affects how to place the wallpaper. To avoid any doubt, we can basically divide them into three main groups:
- Ribbed or sectional radiators: These are classic radiators, although they are currently used in many constructions. It is divided into individual elements that can be grouped to make it larger or smaller.
- Tube radiators: They are thin tubes that are installed horizontally or vertically, and through which the wall they are on can be seen. This allows for the placement of wallpaper as we will see later.
- Paper radiators and convectors: This type of radiator offers us a uniform aesthetic on the wall, without any gaps being observed. They are very flat elements and close to the wall, so it is really difficult to wallpaper behind them.
Let's now see how to apply wallpaper in any of these cases. Just remember that you must turn off the radiator in advance, so that the residual heat does not affect the material or the drying of the paste.
Put wallpaper with radiators in the room
Bedrooms usually have radiators to improve the rest of everyone, even the little ones, so installing wallpaper for children should not be a problem if you follow our advice.
Ribbed or sectional radiators
The first thing you will have to do is take measurements, either from the ceiling or from the bottom of the window sill (where radiators are often placed). Remember to add about 4 centimeters for the overlap. Then measure again, but this time from the floor to the top edge of the radiator, and mark with the horizontal line four inches higher.
Prepare everything necessary to place it (whether on the wall or the wallpaper itself) and, when the appropriate soaking time has passed, cut to the previous mark in columns about ten centimeters wide. This will help us to place it in the back area of the radiator.
Once this is done, you will just need to start placing the wallpaper as usual, from the ceiling or the windowsill. When you reach the radiator, start applying each strip one by one using a long-handled roller, helping yourself between the gaps to ensure it is well placed.
An alternative to this technique is to do it directly without cutting the strip into several columns, although you will need to be a bit more skilled. Press the wallpaper gradually and pull it through the gaps, but be careful not to damage it.
Tubular radiators
In this case, the system will be very similar to the previous one. You will only need to cut a strip of wallpaper the full size of your wall (or from the window, if you have one), and then place it in strips or as a single piece, whichever you prefer.
Paper radiators and convectors
Again, we start by measuring the length we need, taking as a reference the ceiling or window sill to the top of the radiator, adding 10 centimeters. Remember that this cut must match the pattern of the strip you placed previously
As we indicated at the beginning, it will not be possible to place the wallpaper behind this type of radiator, but we will do it around. Therefore, this first strip will be placed from the top down to the radiator, and then we will trim (with scissors, for example) what is left of those ten centimeters of margin that we cannot stick to the wall.
"We will do the same from the bottom. Measuring the distance from the floor to the bottom of the radiator, we add 10 centimeters and cut a strip that matches the pattern. Following the same operation, we will place the wallpaper and then trim as necessary."
If one strip was not enough to cover the entire radiator, repeat the process until you can continue with the rest of the wall.
