1. Position the strip
Unroll the first booked strip. Hold the strip by its upper corners and slowly unfold just the top portion. Allow the rest of the strip to drop down. Place the strip against the wall so that the top overlaps the ceiling line by about 2 inches and the edge is close to but not on the plumb line. Then press the strip to the wall at the ceiling line so it won’t fall. | 
2. Adjust to the plumb line
Adjust the side edge so that it is perfectly parallel to the plumb line, taking care not to stretch the paper. If necessary, adjust the top corners so the paper hangs without wrinkles.
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3. Smooth the paper
Smooth the top portion of the strip with a wallpaper smoother in the sequence shown. | 
4. Smooth at the ceiling line
Smooth the paper tightly where the wall and ceiling meet with a wallpaper smoother, sponge, or seam roller. If you use the latter, apply only gentle pressure; too firm a touch will squeeze adhesive from the seam. |
5. Place the rest of the strip
Unfold the bottom portion of the strip and align and smooth it as you did the top portion. | 
6. Flatten the seam
When the entire seam is straight and smooth, run a smoother, sponge, or seam roller along any edge that will not meet another strip. |
7. Remove the excess
Trim the ceiling and baseboard edges with a razor or utility knife, keeping a broad knife between the blade and the wallpaper to ensure a straight cut and to protect the paper. For smooth cuts, don’t pick up the knife blade; leave it in contact with the paper as you move the broad knife. Never move both tools at the same time. Be sure to change blades frequently. | 
8. Sponge clean
Wipe excess adhesive off the wallpaper, ceiling, and baseboard with a clean, damp sponge. Rinse the sponge often, and clean it thoroughly after hanging each strip.
SEE NEXT: Hanging the Next Strip |
