Choose your wallpaper type

From box to wall

A new feeling.
One panel at a time.

The same step-by-step guide that arrives with your wallpaper, ready to follow at home.

Start the guideOpen printed guide (PDF)
Start the guideOpen printed guide (PDF)

Get everything ready

What you’ll need

Measure & cut

  • Pencil
  • Level
  • Measuring tape
  • Scissors
  • Craft knife

Mix your adhesive

  • Bucket for mixing adhesive
  • Mixing stick or stirrer

Smooth & finish

  • Wallpaper roller or smoothing spatula
  • Seam roller
  • Soft sponge or cloth

Steps 1–5

Prepare your space

  1. Step 1 of 14

    Remove old coverings

    Before applying your new wallpaper, remove any old wall coverings.

  2. Step 2 of 14

    Prepare your wall

    Clean the wall with a soft cloth and a mild, non-abrasive cleaner. Fill uneven areas with putty and apply primer. Follow the manufacturer’s recommended drying time.

  3. Step 3 of 14

    Cut, then let it settle

    Your wallpaper comes in one roll. Cut it into panels along the marked lines. Keep the service markings until after installation. The last panel is usually narrower: cut it lengthwise, leaving a small right-hand margin for alignment. After cutting, leave the panels in the room for 48 hours to acclimatise.

  4. Step 4 of 14

    Mix the adhesive

    Fill a clean bucket with cold water, using the ratio shown on the adhesive packaging. Add the adhesive powder while stirring. Mix until smooth, then let it stand for 10 minutes before use.

  5. Step 5 of 14

    Mark your starting line

    Measure the width of your first panel. Mark the same distance from the left edge of the wall, then use a level to draw a vertical guide line. Keep the pencil mark light.

Steps 6–12

Bring your wall to life

  1. Step 6 of 14

    Paste the wall

    Apply glue directly to the wall, covering an area slightly wider than the first panel.

  2. Step 7 of 14

    Hang the first panel

    Work from left to right, starting with panel 1. Align it with the vertical guide and press gently with a seam roller. Avoid getting glue on the front.

  3. Step 8 of 14

    Smooth it gently

    Use a smoothing spatula or wallpaper roller, working from the centre outwards. Remove air bubbles with gentle strokes.

  4. Step 9 of 14

    Paste the next section

    Apply glue directly to the wall, covering an area slightly wider than the next panel.

  5. Step 10 of 14

    Match the pattern

    Apply the next panel edge to edge, without overlap, following the numbered order. Carefully align the pattern and press the seams gently with a seam roller or spatula.

  6. Step 11 of 14

    Wipe away excess glue

    Gently wipe off excess adhesive with a soft sponge or cloth. Avoid rubbing, which may damage the surface.

  7. Step 12 of 14

    Continue across your wall

    Repeat steps 9–11 until all wallpaper panels are applied.

Steps 13–14

The finishing touch

  1. Step 13 of 14

    Trim the edges

    Trim excess wallpaper at the top and bottom with a craft knife.

  2. Step 14 of 14

    Let your wall dry

    Leave the wallpaper to dry for 24 hours. Avoid draughts and significant temperature changes during this time.

See the process

A little confidence
before you begin.

Watch the Tapeko installation demonstration alongside the steps above.

From the first panel to the finished wall.
Installation footage by Tapeko

Get everything ready

What you’ll need

Measure & mark

  • Spirit level
  • Measuring tape or long ruler
  • Pencil

Cut & trim

  • Scissors
  • Craft knife
  • Straightedge

Smooth gently

  • Plastic smoother or soft cloth

Steps 1–4

Prepare your space

  1. Step 1 of 10

    Clear your wall

    Completely remove old wallpaper, paint residue and other coverings. The surface must be clean and dry.

  2. Step 2 of 10

    Prepare the surface

    Fill, sand and prime the wall so the self-adhesive layer sticks properly. If you skip these steps, at least clean the surface with a mild soapy solution to remove dust and dirt, then let it dry completely.

  3. Step 3 of 10

    Cut and acclimatise

    Cut the roll into panels along the cutting lines. Lay them on the floor to check pattern alignment. Leave the wallpaper in the room for 48 hours to acclimatise and flatten.

  4. Step 4 of 10

    Mark your starting line

    Measure 50 cm, the width of the first panel, from the left corner. Use a level and pencil to draw a precise vertical line.

Steps 5–8

Bring your wall to life

  1. Step 5 of 10

    Peel back the top

    Take panel 1. Peel back approximately 30–50 cm of protective backing paper from the top edge.

  2. Step 6 of 10

    Position the first panel

    Place the top edge against the wall near the ceiling. Align the right edge of the panel precisely with your vertical guide line.

  3. Step 7 of 10

    Peel and smooth gently

    Gradually remove the backing paper from top to bottom while smoothing from the centre outwards with a plastic smoother. Do not stretch the material: this can distort the pattern and cause gaps after the adhesive sets.

  4. Step 8 of 10

    Match the next panel

    Apply the remaining panels in the same way, matching the pattern edge to edge, without overlap. Remember not to stretch the material.

Steps 9–10

The finishing touch

  1. Step 9 of 10

    Trim the edges

    Once the panel is fixed, carefully trim excess material, including the numbered margins, at the top and bottom with a craft knife and a straightedge.

  2. Step 10 of 10

    Give it time to settle

    For the first 24 hours, avoid draughts and maintain a stable room temperature so the adhesive bonds correctly.