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Check for depressions in wall and fill in with drywall compound.
Blemishes will show up through wallpaper,check by using a flaslight. Using the beam of a flashlight directed along the wall check for blemishes. Paint spatters and uneven wall textures should be sanded with a light weight sandpaper.
To eliminate dark shadows paint the top corners of the wall with ceiling paint.
Prime walls with a high quality oil based primer. Especially untreated drywall because it has a tendency to absorb the moisture from the wall paper adhesive.
Apply sizing to the walls so that the wallpaper will be easier to remove and install.
Important note : Make sure you buy more wallpaper than you need so you will have plenty to patch holes and tears.
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Remove furniture from room if possible and cover room with a drop cloth. For safety reasons turn off power to room before removing outlet covers or switch plates.
