ᐅ Problems with Wallpapering (First Time)

Hey,

I’m wallpapering for the first time. I just moved out on my own and want to decorate the apartment to my taste. However, I’m already struggling with the wallpapering. The textured wallpaper I bought just won’t stick and keeps falling off! I’m completely frustrated and stressed out!

I appreciate any kind of help.

Best regards

The problem is already familiar to me...

Most of the time, it is caused by the wall being very dry or by wallpaper or wallpaper residues remaining underneath. Or you might be wallpapering directly onto the drywall panels. So, it’s best to lightly moisten the wall with adhesive beforehand instead of just applying anything on top of the wallpaper.

A good set of tools is always important.
At home improvement stores, you can usually rent professional wallpapering tools. To apply the optimal and even amount of paste to the wallpaper, these roller-type wallpapering tools, which professionals also use, are very helpful. It’s best to ask directly at the store, as I don’t know the exact name of the device either.

also pay attention to the type of adhesive you use. for example, there are special adhesives for woodchip wallpaper, which are unfortunately a bit more expensive than regular adhesive, but they ensure the wallpaper adheres better.

This should not be a problem, even for someone doing it for the first time. You just need to make sure to remove the old wallpaper if you haven't done that yet.

Don’t worry! I removed the old wallpaper first.
That was really exhausting work, and unfortunately, someone only told me to properly wet the wallpaper with soapy water when I was almost finished… it can happen.