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It's quick and creative to use peel and stick wallpapers to decorate your walls. Plus, it's temporary, so you can change it whenever you like.

Although they are a godsend for fickle-minded decorators and renters, it might be a little trickier to paste them.

Unlike the traditional wallpapers, peel and stick removable wallpaper need to be pressed down at just the right alignment. Or you might need to start all over again.

However, this does not mean that they are difficult to use at all. Indeed, with a little practice and some professional guidance from the experts, you can DIY.

Luckily, we've got just the suggestions that you need. 

Keep reading to learn how you can decorate your home like a pro with peel and stick wallpapers. 

Gather The Supplies

First things first, before you start with your DIY project, you'll need to gather all the necessary tools and supplies.

Here's the list:

• Cloth or rag to wipe clean the surface before pasting the wallpaper

• A level to know the right alignment of the paper

• Scissors to cut the right size of the paper

• A safety knife to pierce any trapped air bubbles

• A smoothing tool to prevent excessive bubble formation due to trapped air

Once you've gathered these supplies, you're all ready to start with the procedure.

Procedure To Hang The Wallpaper 

Here's how you can hang the wallpaper like a pro.

Step 1. Wall Preparation

Use the rag or the cloth to wipe clean the wall. You would want it to be dry and free from any dirt or debris deposits.

If you find any rough spots on the wall, use sandpaper to even it out.

Step 2. Draw A Guiding Line

Starting from the corners and moving in is surely a great technique, but only if your walls are at perfect right angles. Usually, this is not the case.

Professionals suggest drawing a plumb line or a guiding line, to begin with. This way, your patterns, like if you're using a striped peel and stick wallpaper, would be perfectly aligned with each other. You can use your level to draw a straight line about your floor.

Step 3. Peel And Stick

Now, for the most important part - peel off the adhesive paper from the back. But make sure you don't peel it off completely. It is recommended to peel off about 6-8 inches either from the top or the bottom. And then, removing the rest of the paper, once you have the section aligned properly. You will need to use your smoothing tool to ensure that no bubbles are formed.

Remember, that you should preferably try to follow the plumb line when you initially place the small section on the wall. And the rest would follow automatically.

Step 4. Trim Off The Edges 

Now, the last step is trimming off the edges and outlets for your panels. Use your safety knife to carefully cut these outlets.

It is noteworthy that despite using the smoothing tool, you might still have a few air bubbles trapped under the paper. Use your safety knife to pierce into these bubbles and gently remove the air.

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