Hanging wallpaper. Meet the expert. … Prep the walls. Use a “wall size” primer/sizing product. … Roll on the paste—don’t dunk! Apply paste with a paint roller. … Seam inside corners. … Gently smooth out the paper. … Wipe down as you go. … Roll every seam. … Overlap and cut both pieces at once.

What is the best glue to use for wallpaper?

Rust-Oleum SureGrip Strippable Wallpaper Adhesive Rust-Oleum’s paper adhesive is the most durable option that can hold up even the heaviest wall covering. Each quart-size container covers up to five double rolls of standard vinyl wallpaper. Note that this paste works best on smooth, primed surfaces.

What can I use instead of wallpaper paste?

Cornstarch paste is easy to make and works well for both wallpaper and papier mâché. Make one batch at a time to avoid lumps in the paste.