Take a shortcut to the border in style

Wallpaper borders add style and character to any room
in your home. Best of all, they are easier than ever to
hang, making your next decorating project a breeze.

Friday, September 16, 2005

Looking for a quick, easy, inexpensive way to add a little pizzazz to your wall d�cor? Add a wallpaper border!

Borders are available in lots of different styles and colors � from whimsical borders for kids� rooms to borders that can add style and character to any room in your home. And, thanks to new products specifically formulated for today�s pre-pasted borders, they�re easier to hang then ever before. Here�s how to incorporate a border into your next decorating project:

� Select a border that reflects your style and complements the d�cor of the room. If you�re hanging the border on a wall that already has been painted or wallpapered, bring a paint chip or wallpaper swatch for easy matching. Or, reverse the process: Select a border you really love and bring it with you when you shop for paint.

� Make sure the wall surface is free of any dirt, grease, wax, old wallpaper adhesive, mold & mildew, and other contaminants.

� If you are hanging a pre-pasted border on a painted or wallpapered surface, use a product like a one step border prep & adhesive to make border hanging quick and easy by eliminating the need for sizing, special adhesives, and messy water trays. Apply the adhesive to the back of the border, then fold the border back to itself (paste to paste) in 18-inch lengths, to create an �accordion fold,� until the entire length has been prepped for installation.

� You�re ready to hang! Hold the folded border in one hand and unfold it with the other, placing it in position on the wall. Smooth it out as you go using a plastic smoothing tool to remove air pockets and seal down edges. Remove any excess adhesive with a sponge or towel and clean water. It�s that simple!

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