14 RV INTERIOR DECORATING IDEAS
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Replace Your RV Wallpaper
Is your RV wallpaper showing its age ? Why not wallpaper over it ? You can do it in just a few easy steps .
Measure all of the walls in your RV that you plan on recovering . You want to make sure you buy enough wallpaper of the same lot and manufacture date so there are no color variations .
Selecting your new wallpaper
Consider the pattern and whether you will need to match up the pattern for each sheet ( that requires much more wallpaper and can be harder to do )! Don ’ t forget your new wall coverings will need to coordinate with your floor and cabinets unless you plan on replacing them too !
Tip : Using wallpaper that does not already have glue on the back makes it easier to install .
Prepare Before You Begin
• Move everything away from the walls . Clean your walls thoroughly with TSP and allow them to dry completely .
Wallpaper Application
Tools You Will Need To Replace Your RV Wallpaper
• Wallpaper ( it ’ s easier to use wallpaper without glue on it already — especially in small spaces !)
• Wallpapering tool
• Clear wallpaper adhesive
• Paintbrush to apply adhesive
• Razor knife
• Measuring tape
• Scissors
• Pencil
• TSP to clean walls
• Damp cloth for cleanup
• Starting at the top of a wall in a corner ( to use the corner line as a guide ) measure each piece of wallpaper and cut to fit allowing an extra inch or two so you don ’ t risk it being too short .
• Brush the wallpaper adhesive onto the wall in a thin coat .
• Apply the wallpaper from the top down and then smooth it in a downward motion with the wallpaper tool , smoothing it as you go .
• Rub your hands across it to check for air bubbles and smooth them out .
• Repeat across the rest of the wall overlapping very slightly and applying extra glue as needed .
Trim Excess Wallpaper
• Once all the wallpaper is up use the wallpapering tool as a straight edge and trim the excess wallpaper from the bottom with the razor knife .
• Wipe any excess glue off with your damp cloth .
• Stand back and enjoy your new wallpaper !
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