Preparing Wall Surfaces

You can successfully apply wallpaper to a variety of surfaces if you take the necessary steps to prepare the surface. You need smooth, crack free, hole free walls with nails popped and any bumps smoothed out.

In most cases you will apply wallpaper over painted drywall or plaster walls or over existing wallpaper however you may want to apply the wallpaper over problem surfaces like plywood metal concrete or ceramic tile. If you wish to apply wallpaper over any of these surfaces you should get detailed instructions from your wallpaper dealer.

Rate This Article From 1 (Lowest) to 5 (Highest)

Average

Related Articles

Gluing it Down

Texture and Touch

Masking

Last Minute preparations

Bathroom Remodel: Questions to Ask a Contractor

1 Week Before Your Move

Apartment Decorating Tips: Cheap Ways to Spruce Up Your Pad

10 Questions to Ask Before Hiring a Cleaning Service

Auto Insurance: What You Need to Know

After the Offer: What You Should Ask Yourself

Relocation.com
In the Press

A Moving Company's Moving Story
June, 2012

Relocation.com's survey was recently featured on the front page of USA Today. The headline entitled "Moving in Hard Times" highlighted our results that moving and relocating behaviors were only moderately influenced by the economy.

Our lifestyle survey found that Americans are seeking smaller homes and a suburban lifestyle. These riveting results were recently featured on USAToday.com in an article entitled "American dream shrinks as smaller homes gain favor."

"This user-friendly site includes a blog and a subscription-only newsletter, too"

"Relocation.com provides you with all the tools you need to get quotes quickly from movers in your area."

Preparing Wall Surfaces

Relocation.comIn the Press

Relocation.com Resources

Relocation.com
In the Press