Staircase Wallpapering: Tips To Work By
When working on stairwells you need to adjust the platform to make it safe. It should be prepared in a way so that you can cover all areas that need to be papered. The layout of the staircase determines the measurements of the wallpapers. While papering a staircase you should remember the lengths of the papers you would use will be longer and weighty than wall papering a normal room. So you will need someone to help you who will make it easier to handle the longer drops. The longer drops are where you will begin. Remember to cover the floor if you don’t want to get glue all over, use a drop cloth, old bedsheet, or a extra large beach towel.
In order to measure the required length of the papers you will need to plumb line, vertically. This is the most crucial part of staircase wallpapering as you will have to ensure the angle at the bottom of each stair is taken into consideration.
Cut and paste the papers smoothly. It may be easier for you to use concertina folded paper. These are heavier than the usual ones.
It would be highly risky if you stand a ladder to one side on a staircase. The base of the ladder should always be positioned at the tread to prevent it from slipping. The ladder should be positioned properly so that you can hang the top half portion of the wallpaper. Cut and trim the corresponding length of the wallpaper. Continue this with the longest drop of the wallpaper until it is fully done. While you paste the top half of the paper your assistant will support the lower portion of the wallpaper. Continue pasting the wallpaper onto the stair.
Your assistant is to get the pasted wallpaper up to you when you are on the platform. Arrange the top portion of the wallpaper that is folded against the wall and evenly place it. Get down from the work platform to unfurl the bottom half of the wall paper and paste it where you want it to be.
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