Feature fireplace

Step one
Apply one coat of Resene Sureseal to the prepped wall and allow to dry. Lightly sand and wipe off any sanding dust with a clean cloth.

Step two
Following the manufacturer’s recommendations, mix the Latex size and apply one coat to the wall and allow to dry.

Step three
Mix the wallpaper paste following manufacturer’s recommendations and stir well. Using a tape measure, plumb line and pencil, make a series of light pencil marks vertically on the wall to use as a guide when hanging the first central drop.

Step four
Using the craft knife and metal straight edge, cut the first drop of Resene wallpaper to size allowing 50mm overhang at either end. Apply an even coat of wallpaper paste to the back of the wallpaper and allow it to rest for 8-10 minutes.

Step five
Position the first central drop of wallpaper, aligning the edge to the pencil line. Gently smooth the paper flat using the wallpaper smoother, working from the centre of the drop outwards. Wipe off any excess wallpaper paste from the wallpaper using a damp cloth.

Step six
Carefully trim any excess paper from the top and bottom using the craft knife and metal straight edge.

Step seven
In the same way, measure, mark and cut the second drop of wallpaper and repeat the process, carefully aligning the pattern.

Step eight
Hang the third drop of wallpaper in the same way, once again ensuring the pattern correctly aligns. Repeat for the remaining drops and then allow the wallpaper to dry naturally.