Decorating – how to hang wallpaper, how to strip it and more besides…
We’re experts in everything wallpaper, from choosing the most wonderful designs to stripping back decades of wallpaper delights before you begin. Our video guides hold your hand to make decorating a breeze.
Don’t worry, we’re not going to just inspire you and leave you hanging – at least not without showing you how : )
How to hang paste-the-wall wallpaper
Paste-the-wall wallpaper saves so much time when you’re hanging, because you don’t have to wait for the paste to soak in like you do with traditional wallpapers. Our two minute video brings you expert advice and top tips to help you complete the job with confidence.
How to hang wallpaper
A simple step-by-step guide. Where to start and finish, how to match your pattern and trim to size, what paste to use and how to use it.
Take a look at our How to hang wallpaper guide for more detailed instructions.
How to strip wallpaper
Another wallpaperdirect howdoyou guide… just one minute is all it takes to show you the best way to strip wallpaper and prepare your walls for a lovely new covering.
How to cut wallpaper
A simple how to guide that shows you how to measure and cut different wallpaper patterns that will look great on the wall and keep waste (and costs) to a minimum.
How to use lining paper
A quick guide to using lining paper – the best possible surface to wallpaper on. Get the best from your lovely wallpaper by using the trade’s most affordable and best-kept secret.
How to wallpaper the tricky bits
Another short video from studio wallpaperdirect explaining how to wallpaper around door and window frames, behind radiators, around light switches – all the tricky bits on the walls of your home.
What’s Next in Wallpaper: 2026 Design trends from Wallpaperdirect
As we head into 2026, wallpaper design is embracing a return to lasting elegance, natural palettes and heritage appeal. Based on recent interior magazine coverage, Pinterest and social-media buzz and evolving consumer preferences, these are the wallpaper and decorating trends we expect to dominate next year, plus real wallpaper picks to match each look.
How to hang wallpaper: easy step-by-step guide
Transform your walls with confidence! In this video, Wallpaperdirect shows you how to hang paste-the-wall wallpaper step by step, making decorating simple, stress-free, and beautiful.
Wallpapering Toolkit: essential tools to hang wallpaper like a pro
guide, Wallpaperdirect outlines the essential wallpapering toolkit you need to achieve a flawless, professional finish every time.
How to prime walls & hang lining paper: wallpaper prep made easy
Create the ideal foundation for any decorating project. In this step-by-step guide, we demonstrate how to expertly prime your walls and hang lining paper for a flawlessly smooth, professional-grade finish.
How to wallpaper tricky areas: corners, radiators, switches and sockets
Our decorating experts tell you how to wallpaper round those tricky bits: corners, radiators, switches and sockets.
Castlecore: ruling interior trends
Ruling the realm of interiors with quiet grandeur, Castlecore is a design trend emerging from a longing for romance, history, and classic elegance. Inspired by English castles, European palaces and regal gardens of the East, this is a trend where historical gravitas meets contemporary refinement. Castlecore channels a quiet luxury, a return to permanence, patina, and a sense of place.
What’s Next in Wallpaper: 2026 Design trends from Wallpaperdirect
As we head into 2026, wallpaper design is embracing a return to lasting elegance, natural palettes and heritage appeal. Based on recent interior magazine coverage, Pinterest and social-media buzz and evolving consumer preferences, these are the wallpaper and decorating trends we expect to dominate next year, plus real wallpaper picks to match each look.
How to hang wallpaper: easy step-by-step guide
Transform your walls with confidence! In this video, Wallpaperdirect shows you how to hang paste-the-wall wallpaper step by step, making decorating simple, stress-free, and beautiful.
Wallpapering Toolkit: essential tools to hang wallpaper like a pro
guide, Wallpaperdirect outlines the essential wallpapering toolkit you need to achieve a flawless, professional finish every time.
How to prime walls & hang lining paper: wallpaper prep made easy
Create the ideal foundation for any decorating project. In this step-by-step guide, we demonstrate how to expertly prime your walls and hang lining paper for a flawlessly smooth, professional-grade finish.
How to wallpaper tricky areas: corners, radiators, switches and sockets
Our decorating experts tell you how to wallpaper round those tricky bits: corners, radiators, switches and sockets.
Castlecore: ruling interior trends
Ruling the realm of interiors with quiet grandeur, Castlecore is a design trend emerging from a longing for romance, history, and classic elegance. Inspired by English castles, European palaces and regal gardens of the East, this is a trend where historical gravitas meets contemporary refinement. Castlecore channels a quiet luxury, a return to permanence, patina, and a sense of place.