You may have seen the Peel & Stick wallpaper on a few renovation shows and you may want to give it a try in your own home. It seems like a great idea — makes your garage door less ugly with this new, stylish wallpaper! But is it possible? If yes, then how do you do that?
Some people love their garages, but the state of your garage door makes you want to throw it away. The problem is that it can be hard to find a good contractor because this is a specialty. However, if you have any knowledge in construction, there are a few things that you can do yourself to generate a beautiful garage door.
Can peel and stick wallpaper be used in a garage?
Yes, many people use stick and peel wallpaper on their garages. However, we should keep in mind that the wall must be clean and dry before you start to apply the wallpaper. There are several other things that you should be sure about before you start to apply the removable wallpaper in your garage. You will equally need to follow the instructions carefully and make sure that you are using the right kind of paper and method of application.
How to hang peel and stick wallpaper in your garage (Guide)
Step 1: Clean the walls
Firstly, clean the surface with a damp cloth or sponge to remove any dirt or dust that may have accumulated on it over time. If there is no dirt present, then you will need to remove any oil stains from it first before applying the wallpaper on top of it. This is the first step regardless of whether you want to alter the looks in your garage or trying to welcome modern wallpaper designs for living room.
Step 2: Create a Guide Line
Next, create a guide line along one side of your wall using painter’s tape or masking tape. Follow this line when installing the wallpaper along the entire length of your wall. You should make sure that there is enough space between each strip so that they can be applied easily without overlapping each other or getting stuck anywhere else. This is very important because it shows you the lines that you can follow them while applying the strips of peel and stick wallpaper. You can also use masking tape or painter’s tape to create this line as well as measure how wide or tall the strip will be before cutting pieces of paper into strips with scissors or kitchen shears.
Step 3: Apply the first strip
When you’re ready, apply a strip of peel-and-stick wallpaper to your garage door. Use a level to make sure that all edges are straight before moving on to step 4. After applying one strip, cut off any excess so that there is no longer any overlap where two pieces meet up against each other. Make sure that both sides are perfectly smooth before moving on.
Step 4: Apply other strips
Peel off the backing paper from one side (the adhesive side) of the wallpaper and press firmly against the wall with your hand until you feel it stick firmly. Smooth out any wrinkles with a roller and leave it to dry for 10 minutes before applying other strips of necessary(i.e., if you have not covered enough space). Repeat steps 4 until you’ve covered all areas of your garage door with wallpaper.
Conclusion
Peel and stick wallpaper is a good choice for renters and home owners that wants to enhance the looks in their garages. The biggest benefit to this is flexibility and easy application process. In this guide, we have explained to you how to try peelable wallpapers in your garage door.
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