10 Easy Steps to Wallpaper a Dollhouse - Life in a Dollhouse

My shop is filled with new Life in a Dollhouse Exclusive digital download wallpapers, but once you have purchased the file, what do you do next? Read this post for all the tips, tricks, tools, and materials I recommend to successfully adorn your mini room with the most beautiful wallpaper!

1. Shop Life in a Dollhouse Wallpaper Digital Downloads

Browse all the beautiful designs and color ways of wallpaper on lifeinadollhouseshop.com! Once you choose, purchase the digital download like you would any physical item. Once purchased, you will be emailed a file with instructions on how to print the file.

2. Print the Wallpaper

I like to use heavy duty paper for my wallpaper so it looks and feels high quality. I especially like this paper because it is durable, but still easy to install and print on. If you are printing tile, use a satin paper (not super glossy, but not matte).

3. Cut Templates

Wallpapering can be an intensive process, so after wallpapering so many mini walls, I’ve discovered that creating templates of each wall makes it much easier to cut your piece of wallpaper correct the first time (this way, you don't waste your high quality printed paper too!). Templates are especially helpful if the room has any dormers, slanted ceilings, or cutouts. I like to use either scrap printer paper or lined paper from a notebook to create the template. Begin by finding the straight edge of the template paper and place that on the floor up against the wall you would like to make a template of. Then, using your finger, push the paper into each corner and edge of the wall. Then, carefully take the template out and cut out where your finger made the creases. Put the template back on the wall and ensure everything fits tight. Keep cutting away edges if they are too long, and make a new template if you incorrectly cut an edge. 

Another useful tip for the templates, is you should overlap the edges of certain pieces so that the wallpaper looks continuous at the corners and there are no white pieces of the wall peeking through. 

4. Windows and Doors

If there is a window or doorway on the wall, I don't like to cut out the door/window until the wallpaper is glued on the wall.

5. Repeat Steps 3-4

Repeat the 3rd and 4th step for each wall. I like to create each template and make sure they fit well together before cutting the real wallpaper to size.

6. Transferring Templates

Once your templates are ready, trace each one onto your nice, printed piece of wallpaper. Using a strait edge, make sure all the edges are cut straight to create a nice finish. I like to use a Rotary cutting board to make straight cuts. It is also important that your blade is sharp so that your cuts are neat. Once your price is cut, fit it onto the wall and ensure everything fits perfectly.  

7. Gluing Wallpaper

Now is time for what might seem like the scary part–gluing the wallpaper to the wall. I like to use a thick wallpaper glue. I like to apply the thick glue to the back of the piece of wallpaper using a large brush (please note, the wallpaper glue is nearly impossible to get out of the paintbrush because of how thick and sticky it is, so expect to dispose of the brush after use). Place the wallpaper printed side down, and carefully apply the wallpaper glue, making sure to not get any glue on the face of the wallpaper.  

8. Install Wallpaper

Once your wallpaper has an even layer of glue, place it on the wall. Work carefully to smooth the surface and not get glue on the face (that might be on your fingers) (the wallpaper is not waterproof, so any dampness will smudge the design).

 

9. Cut out Doorways and Windows

Once all the wallpaper is installed and has dried, I like to go in with a sharp X-Acto knife to cut out any windows or doorways that are covered.

10. Install Moulding

Now, you can install any window/door moulding and crown and base moulding. If you are using moulding, it is great because there is a larger room for error on the ceiling and floor edges of the wallpaper if there is a small gap. 

11. Enjoy!

Finally, enjoy your newly wallpapered room, and send a photo to @lifeinadollhouse on instagram or via email at lifeinadollhouse.shop@gmail.com to be featured on my instagram story!

Thank you for reading! I hope this made your wallpaper-journey just a bit easier!

🩷,

Ella

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