How-to-guides
Our how-to guides help you plan, prepare, and complete wallpaper and wall decal projects with confidence. Find step-by-step information for measuring walls, choosing materials, ordering the correct amount, installing wallpaper, applying wall decals, preparing wall surfaces, and caring for your finished wall decor.
Wallpaper Measuring and Planning Guides
Accurate measurements and careful planning are the first steps toward a successful wallpaper installation. Learn how to measure your wall, determine the coverage you need, understand wallpaper panels and pattern scale, and prepare your project before ordering.
How to Measure Your Wall for Wallpaper
Wallpaper Materials and Selection Guides
Different rooms, wall surfaces, and installation preferences may require different wallpaper materials. Compare removable peel and stick wallpaper, prepasted wallpaper, traditional unpasted wallpaper, and other available options to determine which material is best for your project.
Wallpaper Installation Guides
Installation techniques vary depending on the wallpaper material you select. Follow the guide created for your wallpaper type to learn about wall preparation, panel alignment, overlap, trimming, and installation.
Wall Decal How-To Guides
Wall decals require their own measuring, positioning, surface preparation, and application techniques. Our wall decal guides help you prepare the wall, plan placement, apply decals correctly, and achieve a smooth finished installation. Guidance may vary depending on the decal size, material, design, and wall surface.
Explore the wall decal installation and planning guides below for step-by-step help with your project.
Wall Preparation and Installation Help
Proper wall preparation is important for both wallpaper and wall decals. Paint condition, texture, cleanliness, curing time, and wall surface can all affect installation. Review the appropriate guide for your product before beginning your project.
Planning Before You Order
Before placing an order, review your measurements, material selection, wall condition, product size, and installation requirements. American Decals wallpaper and wall decor products are made to order, so planning these details in advance can help you select the appropriate product and avoid ordering problems.
For additional information about production times, shipping, returns, and ordering policies, visit our Shipping & Returns Policies and Frequently Asked Questions.
Need Help With Your Project?
If you are unsure how to measure, which material to choose, or how to prepare your wall for wallpaper or wall decals, our team can help you plan before ordering.
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