I find the really long huge metal ruler WITH CORK BACKING, to be far superb to the short tools like you are using for this kind of cut only. Because a STRAIGHT long fresh crisp line cut looks so much better than a hand drawn one. No matter how skilled I am, this tool reallllly does the job. The cork backing is essential though. Otherwise yes, any straight edge tool will slip too easily.
This is very helpful and seems exactly what I was looking for. Thank you!! Does it (especially the watering part) also work with thin overlaps of vinyl wallpaper which already has dried out? I thought I had done my bedroom wall perfectly till I installed a lamp (sheer light) and I now see some edges "arising"
Hmmm it’s hard to know without being there. My instinct is that the vinyl would act as a water barrier, so it wouldn’t penetrate. If you have scraps of the wallpaper, you could do a test in a closet or in the basement on a wall that doesn’t matter to you. Is it a vinyl peel and stick or did you use paste to install it?
You shouldnt push really hard, youre cutting into the drywall causing the paper to recess a bit, you will see the seam at angles on certain colours especially. You need adequate pressure to do your best to only cut the two paper. The cut does not need to be perfectly straight either, if youre using a straight edge I suggest using something much longer like a 6ft level for example. That's just my advice it's not written in stone or anything. I think your work looks great there. 🤘
@@theardentarcher for paste the wall, you wouldn’t usually let the paste dry first. Use the same method, except make the double cut as soon as the second panel is on the wall.
When making a double cut as shown the cutting blade will not only cut the wallpaper it will also cut into the substrate which in turn will alter the "surface tension" of the substrate causing a weak spot which in turn could cause the wallpaper seam / joint to break open.
@user-ug7yw9oo7v Hi, over the years of hanging wallpapers, certain techniques have to be applied double cutting, with respect to the video shown to eliminate all chances of the wallpaper seams breaking loose some sort of removalable barrier will be needed, I'm based in Australia I use a 50mm wide x 1.5mm thick clear PVC product
@user-ug7yw9oo7v this is placed directly on the wall to where the double cut will take place, once the double cut has taken place remove the trimmed wallpaper, remove the PVC strip with a half dry paint brush apply a thin layer of adhesive to the substrate ( wall ) gently lay the wallpapers together.
In all honesty we cannot see what lies under paint systems, as mentioned the cutting blade alters the surface tension of the substrate thus causing a weak spot, as the wallpaper dries pressure on the substrate is enormous this pressure finds the weak spots and bang go the wallpaper seams, ad mentioned we cannot see what lies under paint systems so to safe guard our wallpapering work I place this 50mm x 1.5mm PVC strip on the substrate to where the double cut will be applied --- hope all this makes sense .
That's not a putty knife. It's a six inch filling blade. The more you use it the more flexable it will become, it makes filling a lot easier. Don't leave it wet after you clean it,
Haha I’m just a wallpaper girl…to me, it’s a straight edge. I’ll try to remember to call it by the right name next time! 😝 And definitely, I learned the hard way to not leave it wet. What a rusty mess! Thanks for sharing that tip!
Thanks! This is actually a video from the 2020 archives. Between home schooling and pivoting for work, I totally dropped the ball on my videos. I’m just getting some older ones posted now. 😅 I figured they’re still helpful, so better to get them out there and look weird (😷) than not at all! BTW I’ve lined up a room to create a video on how to measure/calculate wallpaper. I’ll keep you posted!
Awesome can't wait!!! I'm an in-house painter at a hotel and I suck at hanging. My boss is retiring in a few years and he's really good at it. So I've got to step my game up because the only person that knows I suck is my boss. So that's why I really appreciate your videos.
Thanks for the video.
It’s my pleasure!
Omg….thank you!
@@user-iq9cn2hf2x you’re very welcome!
Awesome video. Hats off to you. Super informative and great little tips!
Thanks, I'm glad it helped!
I find the really long huge metal ruler WITH CORK BACKING, to be far superb to the short tools like you are using for this kind of cut only. Because a STRAIGHT long fresh crisp line cut looks so much better than a hand drawn one. No matter how skilled I am, this tool reallllly does the job. The cork backing is essential though. Otherwise yes, any straight edge tool will slip too easily.
Omg what a tip…thank you! I’ve never seen a cork backed ruler. I’m totally looking for one now! 🙏🏻
Good work 👍 👌
Thanks! 🤗
This is very helpful and seems exactly what I was looking for. Thank you!!
Does it (especially the watering part) also work with thin overlaps of vinyl wallpaper which already has dried out? I thought I had done my bedroom wall perfectly till I installed a lamp (sheer light) and I now see some edges "arising"
Hmmm it’s hard to know without being there. My instinct is that the vinyl would act as a water barrier, so it wouldn’t penetrate. If you have scraps of the wallpaper, you could do a test in a closet or in the basement on a wall that doesn’t matter to you.
Is it a vinyl peel and stick or did you use paste to install it?
@@aboutmurals Mocking up & testing is a great idea. Thank you!
I used paste.
@@AdindaQ the water might work then, if you used paste. Good luck with the test patch. Let me know how it goes!
You shouldnt push really hard, youre cutting into the drywall causing the paper to recess a bit, you will see the seam at angles on certain colours especially. You need adequate pressure to do your best to only cut the two paper.
The cut does not need to be perfectly straight either, if youre using a straight edge I suggest using something much longer like a 6ft level for example.
That's just my advice it's not written in stone or anything. I think your work looks great there. 🤘
Thanks for the tips Matt! 🙌🏻
Does this same method work on paste wall wallpaper?
@@theardentarcher for paste the wall, you wouldn’t usually let the paste dry first. Use the same method, except make the double cut as soon as the second panel is on the wall.
When making a double cut as shown the cutting blade will not only cut the wallpaper it will also cut into the substrate which in turn will alter the "surface tension" of the substrate causing a weak spot which in turn could cause the wallpaper seam / joint to break open.
So what's the best way to do it?
@user-ug7yw9oo7v Hi, over the years of hanging wallpapers, certain techniques have to be applied double cutting, with respect to the video shown to eliminate all chances of the wallpaper seams breaking loose some sort of removalable barrier will be needed, I'm based in Australia I use a 50mm wide x 1.5mm thick clear PVC product
@user-ug7yw9oo7v this is placed directly on the wall to where the double cut will take place, once the double cut has taken place remove the trimmed wallpaper, remove the PVC strip with a half dry paint brush apply a thin layer of adhesive to the substrate ( wall ) gently lay the wallpapers together.
In all honesty we cannot see what lies under paint systems, as mentioned the cutting blade alters the surface tension of the substrate thus causing a weak spot, as the wallpaper dries pressure on the substrate is enormous this pressure finds the weak spots and bang go the wallpaper seams, ad mentioned we cannot see what lies under paint systems so to safe guard our wallpapering work I place this 50mm x 1.5mm PVC strip on the substrate to where the double cut will be applied --- hope all this makes sense .
@@rogerbeilby1795 I see, and how's your method stand out so far compared to traditional one?
That's not a putty knife.
It's a six inch filling blade.
The more you use it the more flexable it will become, it makes filling a lot easier.
Don't leave it wet after you clean it,
Haha I’m just a wallpaper girl…to me, it’s a straight edge. I’ll try to remember to call it by the right name next time! 😝 And definitely, I learned the hard way to not leave it wet. What a rusty mess! Thanks for sharing that tip!
Great video!! I haven't seen anyone wearing a mask for a while. Oh boy do you have covid? Take care of yourself.
Thanks! This is actually a video from the 2020 archives. Between home schooling and pivoting for work, I totally dropped the ball on my videos. I’m just getting some older ones posted now. 😅 I figured they’re still helpful, so better to get them out there and look weird (😷) than not at all!
BTW I’ve lined up a room to create a video on how to measure/calculate wallpaper. I’ll keep you posted!
Awesome can't wait!!! I'm an in-house painter at a hotel and I suck at hanging. My boss is retiring in a few years and he's really good at it. So I've got to step my game up because the only person that knows I suck is my boss. So that's why I really appreciate your videos.
@@poofypoopy8838 I'm sure you wouldn't have a job if you sucked! lol! But I'm glad you find my videos helpful.