Surface Checklist

• Clean and dry.
• Smooth and free from heavy texture.
• No loose paint, dust, grease, or wallpaper residue.
• Primed or painted with a suitable finish.

Timing

If the wall has been freshly painted, wait until the paint is fully cured before installing wallpaper.

Textured Walls

Light texture may work depending on the material, but heavy orange peel, knockdown texture, brick, and rough plaster usually need smoothing first.