Ten Simple Steps to Hanging Wallpaper

Step Five: Prepare the Paper

Lay out your strips of wallpaper on a long table, or on the floor, with the backside facing up. If your paper is not pre-pasted, apply wallpaper paste over the entire surface. If it is pre-pasted, use a damp sponge to moisten the entire back surface. Using pre-pasted paper is definitely easier, so if possible, choose this type of paper.