Diy Wallpaper?

[samsontok 0]

Hi all,

I would like to DIY wallpaper for my hall. Do you think is possible? Where to buy wall paper? Is only one portion of the hall only.

Best regards.

[coolerpod 0]

Hi all,

I would like to DIY wallpaper for my hall. Do you think is possible? Where to buy wall paper? Is only one portion of the hall only.

Best regards.

Hi,can go to www.gmarket.com.sg, key in "wall decals OR wall stickers",they have a whole lot of different designs and you can purchase them online.

[samsontok 0]

Hi,can go to www.gmarket.com.sg, key in "wall decals OR wall stickers",they have a whole lot of different designs and you can purchase them online.

Sure, thx.

Best regards.

[samsontok 0]

Hi coolerpod,

I am refering to wallpaper instead of sticker.

Best regards.

[red_devil 0]

Hi coolerpod,

I am refering to wallpaper instead of sticker.

Best regards.

Hi Samsontok,

I chat with some wallpaper suppliers before. Hmm...it is not advisable to do it yourself. There are some considerations.

1. Wall have to be smooth...If not, you might need to plaster, air it, paint a white coat of paint (*they have a term for it...can't remember*). Air it...before applying the wallpaper. - hard - depending on your wall condition.

2. Matching the pattern of the wallpaper if there are running patterns. - medium skill

3. You will have to measure your wall also...in order to determine how many rolls u need. This should be easy.

4. Glue use is important...although I do not know the difference either...which is good glue or bad.

5. depending on the shape of your wall..if is flat..is much more easy...but if there is beam on the top or left/right...and u intend to cover the beams with wallpaper also..then... I think u need to tactically match them and also hide the edge of the adjoining paper. - tough.

Hmm...u still can DIY. Get the correct glue...perhaps, goodrich? perhaps they sell? just paste it. Is just that whether u want to take the risk. :-)

[samsontok 0]

Hi Samsontok,

I chat with some wallpaper suppliers before. Hmm...it is not advisable to do it yourself. There are some considerations.

1. Wall have to be smooth...If not, you might need to plaster, air it, paint a white coat of paint (*they have a term for it...can't remember*). Air it...before applying the wallpaper. - hard - depending on your wall condition.

2. Matching the pattern of the wallpaper if there are running patterns. - medium skill

3. You will have to measure your wall also...in order to determine how many rolls u need. This should be easy.

4. Glue use is important...although I do not know the difference either...which is good glue or bad.

5. depending on the shape of your wall..if is flat..is much more easy...but if there is beam on the top or left/right...and u intend to cover the beams with wallpaper also..then... I think u need to tactically match them and also hide the edge of the adjoining paper. - tough.

Hmm...u still can DIY. Get the correct glue...perhaps, goodrich? perhaps they sell? just paste it. Is just that whether u want to take the risk. :-)

Sure, thx for the reply. Where should i shop for wallpaper?

Best regards.

[red_devil 0]

Most of the contractors recommended

http://www.goodrichglobal.com/english.htm

Hmm...but I think there could be other channels thou.

Hope it helps.

[samsontok 0]

Most of the contractors recommended

http://www.goodrichglobal.com/english.htm

Hmm...but I think there could be other channels thou.

Hope it helps.

Sure, thx.

Best regards.

[sherwinsm 1]

i wanted to do diy wallpaper also, but wondering if how expensive it can be. been sourcing for books on how to diy wallpaper, will share some info if i find one.

[fierydragon 1]

The easiest wall paper to stick on is the vinyl ones with adhesive on the back already.

The trick is to spray a little soapy water on to the smooth surface and peel off the protective paper at the back and paste it on the target surface. If for any reasons like misalignment or air bubbles, slide the wall paper straight and use a credit card to push out all the air bubbles. When the soap solution dries, Voila, it"s done to perfection. I did mine this way, and the finishing looks pretty professional.

[melvin 0]

The easiest wall paper to stick on is the vinyl ones with adhesive on the back already.

The trick is to spray a little soapy water on to the smooth surface and peel off the protective paper at the back and paste it on the target surface. If for any reasons like misalignment or air bubbles, slide the wall paper straight and use a credit card to push out all the air bubbles. When the soap solution dries, Voila, it"s done to perfection. I did mine this way, and the finishing looks pretty professional.

where did you get the wallpaper? how much is it?

[ahwong 0]

The easiest wall paper to stick on is the vinyl ones with adhesive on the back already.

The trick is to spray a little soapy water on to the smooth surface and peel off the protective paper at the back and paste it on the target surface. If for any reasons like misalignment or air bubbles, slide the wall paper straight and use a credit card to push out all the air bubbles. When the soap solution dries, Voila, it"s done to perfection. I did mine this way, and the finishing looks pretty professional.

I did this on my bath room using the white vinyl.

The vinyl is about 4' (cant remember exact dimension) and it is quite challenging initially. Now quite good at it...

I didnt apply the soap solution, may be I should try next time.. Thanks for the tips.

BTW the vinyl is not cheap. I paid about $8 for 4' (?) x 1M

[fierydragon 1]

where did you get the wallpaper? how much is it?

At a hardware shop in 18 Marsilling Lane. #01-257. Actually, it is not difficult to find, as it is a big hardware shop situated at the ground floor at the entrance to the car park. I bought only about 3/4 roll as I only needed to do a small wall. It cost me about $65. The shop 's name is Yong Teck Hardware and the tel is 63675519

Edited June 2, 2010 by fierydragon

[qun66 0]

I also need do some wallpaper patching aganist the old broken ones (vinyl wallpaper, not heavy) in my bedroom, where can I get the wallpaper adhesives/glues? is it available in NTUC Fairprices? which brand's glue is more safe (less harmful to healthy)? thanks.

[fierydragon 1]

Thanks for the report on bad vendors. We should not support them.