Papering Around Large Windows
Mark a horizontal line above and below the window, using a carpenter’s level aligned with a design element in the strip you’re starting with (marked “1” on the diagram). Hang strips according to the diagram, following the sequence 2A, 2B, 3A, 3B, and finally 4. You may need to make adjustments to strip 4 to match the surrounding pattern.
Papering Around Outlets
Shut of the power to any outlet you’ll be papering over, and remove the faceplate. Paper over the space as it were a solid wall. Then, use a utility knife to slice the paper from corner to corner. Trim the extra off and then fold the edges in. Replace the faceplate.
Papering the Faceplate
Paper over the faceplace before you place it back on the wall. Sand and prime the front and measure a piece of wallpaper that is 1 inch longer on all four sides. Apply vinyl-to-vinyl paste to both the faceplace ad the paper. Hold the faceplace up to the outlet and attach the wallpaper so that it matches the pattern. With the faceplace plate paper side down on a table, trim the border down to 1/2 inch and cut off the corners. Fold the paper around the plate and smooth the edges into the back. Use a utility knife to cut out the openings for the electrical plug and then replace the faceplate.
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