If you’ve ever stood in a room with unpasted wallpaper and thought, “Umm… I don’t want to do this. Same friend. 😂 Today I’m sharing exactly how we’re hanging wallpaper in our 1860 dining room without losing our minds (or the pattern repeat). Here’s the quick step-by-step: Measure twice… maybe three times Old houses like ours = nothing is straight. Walls lean. Floors tilt. Spirits test you. That first roll? Give yourself a few inches at the top. You’ll thank me later. Apply paste to the wall - this is where ChatGPT is your friend. Check the emojis! Unpasted wallpaper means the wall gets the paste, not the roll. Smooth, even coverage is key so it doesn’t dry patchy. Don’t go overboard though! Work top to bottom Start at the plumb line, line up your pattern, and let gravity be your coworker. Press and smooth as you go. I admit… sometimes I do a little bit of both! Use a smoothing tool + sharp blade Air bubbles? We don’t know her. Trim the excess at the ceiling and baseboard with confidence (or at least fake it like me). Constantly snap the blade! Don’t try to be cheap here. You’ll hate yourself for it. Wipe down as you go A damp cloth cleans off any paste on the seams so everything dries crisp and gorgeous. ALWAYS. Keep it handy. We’re not doing a full before-and-after today (coming soon!) this is more of a “here’s how we do it in a 165-year-old home where nothing is square” kind of moment. I’ll share the tools + products in Stories (LTK link in our Bio) If you’ve wallpapered an old home… tell me: Did your walls fight you too or is it just us? 😂 PoundHomeAndGardens HotMessAndIronman OldHomeRenovation WallpaperDIY UnpastedWallpaper DIYHomeProjects HistoricHomeRestoration WallpaperTips MoodyHomeVibes DIYDecor PatternRepeatProblems RenovationJourney BeforeItsBeautiful