Proper preparation is essential for a smooth wallpaper installation. Here’s how to get everything ready step by step: 1. Move/Remove Furniture • Clear the Space: Move large furniture items like sofas, beds, and cabinets away from the walls. Ideally, place them in the center of the room. • Protect Furniture: If items cannot be removed, cover them with plastic sheets or cloth to avoid dust or adhesive stains. • Remove Wall Decor: Take down paintings, clocks, shelves, or any wall-mounted fixtures. • Switchboards & Fixtures: Unscrew switch plates, sockets, or wall-mounted light fixtures to ensure the wallpaper fits neatly behind them. 2. Covering of Floors • Floor Protection: Use dust sheets, plastic covers, or canvas drop cloths to cover the entire floor area near the wall. • Masking Tape: Secure covers with masking tape along the edges to prevent them from slipping. • Avoid Glue Stains: If using wallpaper adhesive, this will protect floors from accidental spills. • Extra Precaution: Place a smaller plastic sheet near the adhesive bucket or cutting area. Gather all necessary tools beforehand: Equipment Purpose Measuring Tape - For accurate wall measurement Wallpaper Cutter/Utility Knife - For precise trimming Smoothing Brush/Plastic Spatula - To flatten wallpaper Level/Plumb Line - For straight alignment Wallpaper Paste/Adhesive - If wallpaper isn’t peel-and-stick Roller or Paint Brush - For adhesive application Seam Roller - To press seams firmly Sponge & Water Bucket - For cleaning adhesive residue Scissors - For cutting excess wallpaper 4. Batch Numbers • Why Important? Wallpapers are produced in batches, and each batch may have slight variations in color or texture. • Check Labels: Always check the batch number on each wallpaper roll before installation. • Same Batch Only: Use wallpaper from the same batch number in one room or on one wall to maintain uniformity. • Extra Rolls: Order 10-15% extra rolls from the same batch to avoid mismatches in case of future repairs.