How to wallpaper a headboard
If there’s one thing that the global pandemic has taught us, it’s that we’re self-confessed DIY enthusiasts. We love getting creative in our homes and letting our personalities truly shine. So, roll up your sleeves, because here comes your next DIY challenge. A small project with a big impact: wallpapering your headboard.
Draw a straight line
A good start is half the battle. Draw a clear straight line on your headboard using a spirit level and pencil to ensure that your wallpaper looks nice and straight. Tip: Using a patterned wallpaper? Then start in the centre of your headboard to bring the wallpaper design fully to the fore.
Apply the paste to your headboard
Prepare the wallpaper paste as directed in the instructions for use. With the paste-the-wall wallpaper (link) from Grandeco, the paste is applied directly to the walls and not the wallpaper. Apply the paste directly to your headboard and spread evenly over the surface.
Hang the first strip
Align the wallpaper to the straight line that you drew on your headboard. Leave some excess wallpaper at the top and bottom for ease of trimming. In this how-to guide, we chose to cover the top of the headboard with wallpaper as well. That way the wallpaper doesn’t stop at the edges and you can clean the headboard more easily without risking the wallpaper coming off.
Smooth down the wallpaper using a wallpaper spatula
Use a spatula to remove any air and excess paste between the headboard and wallpaper. Please note: always use an upwards and downwards motion. Working from left to right can stretch the wallpaper. Remove any excess paste with a cloth.
Trim the excess wallpaper
Cut off any excess wallpaper at the top and bottom using a spatula and a sharp knife.
Hang the next strip
Align the seams accurately to ensure a flawless continuation of your wallpaper pattern. Please refer to the instructions on the label of the wallpaper roll for guidance. Tip: is this your first wallpapering project? Then lay the pattern out on the floor. That way you can see how things fit together before using the paste. Repeat until your headboard is covered. You can then make a start on styling your bedroom!