Wallpapering an Archway
- Hang wallpaper above archway. Above the archway hang your wall paper as you normally would on any other wall. ...
- Trim wallpaper. Trim the excess wallpaper away from the arch. ...
- Make some notches. Following the curve in the arch way make periodic notches or cuts in the wallpaper. ...
- Seal notches. ...
- Repeat. ...
- Measure arch. ...
- Cut and hang two long strips. ...
- Cleanup as normal. ...
How do you make an archway out of paper?
Hang two strips of paper that are as tall as the archway and as wide as the jamb; make a horizontal cut from the inside edge to within an inch of the wall. Hang archway strips. Wrap the paper along the edge of the arch and down the jamb, smoothing out any wrinkles and bubbles as you go.
How do you cover an archway with wallpaper?
Wrap the paper to the inside of the arch and smooth it with your hands. Make sure that there are no air bubbles in the paper. Measure the height and width of the archway using a tape measure. Cover the inside of the arch. Place one sheet of wallpaper on top of another sheet that matches the design pattern.
How do you fix a curved archway in a wall?
Measure the length of the curved arch and cut a strip of wall paper 6 mm (1/4 inch) narrower than the arch depth and 2.5 cm (1 inch) longer than the length. Try to line up the matching pattern and apply the strip to the top curve of the arch, smoothing as you go.
How do you hang hanging paper on a window?
Hanging paper around openings such as windows, outlets, and fixtures is similar to hanging paper on solid walls and uses many of the same techniques. After you hang the paper around the window opening, trim it to about 2 inches longer than the width of the recessed area.
Wallpaper on an arch
Any advice on how to wallpaper around this nook area in our half bath? I am likely just going to paint the interior back portion but should I wrap the wallpaper around the interior ledge? Or plan to cut it off on the outside ledge? I'm likely going with a graphic bold design on the wallpaper and this will be my first time putting up wallpaper.
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Yikes. I'm not sure I would wallpaper that wall (it is very common to paper only some walls), but if you do, don't even try to do the inside edge, just paper up to the edge and paint the entire inside. Paneling would be tough too as there is no trim and you would see the cut edge of the chair rail!
How to hang wallpaper on an archway?
Hang strips of wallpaper around and above the archway. Leave excess wall paper hanging from above the archway and on the sides of the archway. Cut the excess paper, leaving only 5 cm (2 inches) on the sides and above the archway. Wrap the extra paper to the inside of the archway and smooth the paper down to avoid air bubbles.
How to make an archway with wallpaper?
Cover the inside of the arch. Place one sheet of wallpaper on top of another sheet that matches the design pattern. Cut down the two sheets, making two strips that are equal to the height and width of the archway. Hang the two strips of wall paper on the sides of the arch and smooth them out.
How to make a curved arch wall?
Measure the length of the curved arch and cut a strip of wall paper 6 mm (1/4 inch) narrower than the arch depth and 2.5 cm (1 inch) longer than the length. Try to line up the matching pattern and apply the strip to the top curve of the arch, smoothing as you go. Try to align the patterns on the wallpaper where they overlap.
What is wallpapering a room?
Wallpaper can dramatically transform the appearance of any room, adding character and interest to your walls. Wallpapering a wall takes a little patience and preparation. Design patterns on the wallpaper need to be lined up perfectly for a flawless, professional look. However, rooms with unusually shaped entryways, such as archways, can pose a challenge.
