0:13 peel and stick not as easy as you think 1:12 problems with peel and stick wallpaper 1:53 make sure to remove any texture on wall (must be smooth) 3:37 do not take entire plastic off at first 5:07 do not use conventional wallpaper smoother (you might ruin it) use eraser instead 6:32 start hanging with one person on one end and the other one holding other end and pulling plastic down 7:31 positing wallpaper 8:53 smoothing wallpaper as you're hanging it 9:10 double check plastic doesn't get stuck as you're smoothing paper 14:00 explanation of why you don't fully remove plastic at first 14:38 make sure to go from left to right to force air bubbles out (or right to left) 15:17 recap 16:04 corners (you can use plastic smoother for this on the edges)

Is it just me or is this guy doing the greatest Christopher Walken impression ever?

Thank you for explaining to your helper what to do and where to place his hands and not yelling!!!!! I think many of us are scarred from getting yelled at by our dads and not understanding what to do lol

Thanks to you, my walls will be primed and smooth, my installation will involve an assistant, my squeegee will be a chalkboard eraser, my pressing motions will be HORIZONTAL ONLY, my plastic will be NOT TAKEN OFF UNTIL THE LAST POSSIBLE MOMENT, and my corners will be tightly pressed. AWESOME TUTORIAL!!!!!!

I wish every profesor I had were as supportive and team player as this man.

You can use a 'chip clip' as a weight to hold the backing down as you peel it. The clip is heavy enough to fight static but won't let it spring back up and get in the way.

Thank you so much Spencer - first of all and all, for your careful, honest and objective observation and comments on self-adhesive wall papers, not for the manufacturers, resellers, or acting as a professional installer showing a DIY job is so easy! And your instruction speed and details both are good, tone is clear. Thanks again! If you know other DIY work, please do more video.

This is the best tutorial on peel and stick that I have seen. Thank you! Will help prevent problems as the peel and stick is not cheap.

This is the best low key impression of Christopher Walkin I have ever seen.

Great installation tutorial! We all need Cal to assist. He did a fantastic job! Kudos to Cal!

I just used 3 clothespins on the back to hold the plastic down smooth and pull down. The pins kept the plastic film out of the way and nobody to work around

Wow man, thank you so much, you are a business saver. I am a professional installer for about 20 years. And I’ve worked in hundreds of jobs and one thing I’m sure after this video. I learned couple of new things for sure. Keep up the good work Spencer. 🤗

This video encouraged me to buy normal wallpaper and forget about using peel and stick wallpaper ever 😂

I appreciate how he explains the reason why it doesn't stick properly and etc. So you get a better understanding how to use it and what to use it on, thanks for this!

He seems very slow to anger,, which is always a good trait...

Sooooo informative! I am planning to use peel and stick for an update in the closet, and this is one if the best instructional videos I have seen. You are an awesome teacher. Thanks again!

Spencer you are an amazing teacher. I would definitely send your video to some of these product manufacturers they would definitely hirer you as an ambassador to their products. You keep to the important stuff and you definitely explain it with perfection

Good thing I watched this before I bought removable wallpaper for my textured wall!!

Thanks for the tutorial. Instead of running to get a eraser I used both a roll of T.P and a paint roller. Worked great

This was possibly the best tutorial I’ve ever watched. Thanks for all the great tips!

Chalkboard eraser. Brilliant!

Thank you for the video. Not only did I get a good footing on how to install this type of paper, I now understand the limitations and not to expect too much from Peel and Stick. It will work well for out temporary needs, but know that it will not be permanent.

I don't think I've ever been so equally inspired and intimidated by a person on KZfaq

Nothing against Spencer, but this video was made five years ago and I do believe that in my extensive research for wall murals both peel and stick and must use wallpaper paste types of murals that things have come a long way. Like anything really you get what you pay for, so going on Amazon and finding the least expensive scene, or mural that you think you could live with is NOT the way to go unless you want to be disappointed or worse are not able to get it on the wall and have it look good and more importantly STAY on the wall! I used to do wallpapering years ago, with the traditional rolls that had to be pasted and also the walls had to be prepared well to get a good result. I always had a plumb ball with me as there is not such thing as perfectly plumb walls or perfect corners. Nowadays people use the laser tools to establish level and plumb so you know where to hang the first piece. I have looked at a large number of places online that sell wall murals and wallpaper, some are peel and stick or you have the option to choose to get the type that you use paste with. The backing that is on peel and stick that is the easiest to deal with is not this celephane type stuff he is using that gets all full of static. Good sellers have much better backing that is not a problem to work with and it is in the instructions to pull the backing down about 12" and then fold and score it out of the way. then once you have the top of the panel or roll in the right spot and have smoothed it down being sure to get all the air bubbles out, you can just reach around both sides at once (without a helper) or each of you pull the back down in approximately 12" at a time repeating the smoothing and so on. I was getting a rash watching how painfully and tedious this was!!! I would NOT by a product like he is using and I am assuming because of the age of this post that stuff like this is not made anymore for obvious reasons. One company that has a good reputation with a lot of DIY people on U tube and even designers is Wallism. they have a great selection of murals in all kinds of sizes and I think they will also custom size if that is what you want and need. They seem to back their product and offer lots of information about installation from preparing the surfaces to be covered, to keeping your delivery of product in the home or room for several days before installing similar to what you do with laminate flooring. Also, if you live in a home that is older or doesn't have the best craftsmenship you might as well plan on "framing" your mural because where your walls meet the ceiling or the corners are not going to be perfect. If you use a square you can find out if your corners are ok, you can use a level along the top where the wall meets the ceiling to see if the joinery is level, you can use an old fashioned plum line or go out and get a laser tool. You should watch as many tutorials as possible and get all the instructions you can from the business you bought from and do the prep work as boring as that may be, or else you will be at wits end and maybe even very disappointed, and worse maybe tear it all down your so upset! DIY is good but one MUST do the research and I say start off with something small before you go for a big job. I am 71 , I bought a lovely mural from Wallism and it is big, 15,5 feet wide and 9 ft in length. The back was great, the material of the mural itself was strong and because I did all the work first to determine plumb, level and surface quality, I hung it all by myself no helper and I did half one day, and the other half the next day and lived to tell about it and it is simply gorgeous and worth the $500.00 plus I paid for it on sale and the tools etc needed to do the work right and safely, safely I am referring to a new and very robust step ladder. Good luck , just remember that you get what you pay for and to DIY you need to know what your getting into.

We succeeded thanks to you. The best peel and stick installation video that I was able to find. Thanks a lot!

i really appreciate the thoroughness, very helpful

Great video very informative just saved me from making several mistakes . Thank you

Your tip on the eraser worked great! I used a high grade peel and stick with a thicker backing that did not have the same static issues that you had with the thin backing, so I was able to install it myself. Thanks for the video, B.

Seriously, best stick and peel wallpaper video, ever. Got my kitchen done in no time after watching this. THANK YOU!!

I usually never make comments. But you deserved one, you are amazing! Thanks

Him: do NOT peel this off. Do NOT Me: yes dad

I appreciate how he explains the reason why it doesn't stick properly and etc.

This video serendipitously appeared in my recommended section today. I’m hanging peel and stick wallpaper this weekend and your advice will be invaluable. I’ve also watched several other of your videos today (ok, three+ hours’ worth) and looking forward to more. I really appreciate your method of instruction and am a new subscriber. Thank you so much for your time and dedication to sharing your experience! Cheers from sunny Florida! 🌞

Hi Spencer, another great video on wallpaper installation. Lots of professional steps to learn from you. Keep doing a great job. Thank you

I am glad i watched this before installing the wallpaper on my own

Remember do not do this alone, like most videos I’ve seen today. Informative video Sir.

Great video, Spencer. At the end, I was like, no!, show us that last step of cutting those edges straight without marking the wall with a blade, etc.

Dad is giving me control freak vibes. And i am here for it ☺️

Great demonstration and explanation sir. Well done

Good tips Spencer. Getting ready to hang a self-stick mural in my grand daughter's bedroom wall 84'x144". Like the eraser idea and will try it. Was thinking a piece of 1 1/2"x1/4" wood slat cut a little longer than the sheet width might help in keeping the unstuck sections of paper off the wall and help in securing it evenly using the eraser.

Thx for the great help. I spent a lot of time getting wall flat and the bin primer is the ticket for great adhesion. I used to install window film on cars and homes . Was very similar and used my tinting tools

Eraser nice tip thanks, lovely job

Professor Spencer Colgan, you are a wonderful teacher!!!

9:43 can we just enjoy how great this accent is and comments like "You're not in the way. You're doing an important job" My wife and I might be able to stay married if we do this together with this level of respect and care.

I think you saved me a big headache lol I'm going to install some myself for an office space and I needed some solid tips. Thank you!

This was incredibly entertaining

Beautiful paper, great video and awesome teaching of how to

You done a wonderful job articulating the install. Very meticulous and descriptive, great job, wish me luck!

I had a 130 year old Victorian and hung a lot of wallpaper over the 40 years I owned it. Boy is peel and stick different! Thanks for giving me sound instructions I would have done it wrong.

I have to do peel and stick.And would of done something like this.but now I have seen it done! makes me feel that I can succeed in doing it.thanks spencer!!

This guy has his Christopher Walken voice down really well... the hair needs some work for the impression to work but so far hes on the right path!

Hello Spencer, these videos are so helpful I have a wall that needed to be primed. I painted it with killz primer and it has properly sealed. However now the paint has given it a slight texture. I know you have repeated to instal on a smooth surface. I was wonering if it is possible to simply sand it. Like others also love the “christopher walken” quality to your voice

Fantastic!! I am thinking of purchasing peel & stick wallpaper but to have a professional install it. However, my walls are standard wallboard that has matte finish paint that was applied with a roller 25 years ago. Does this mean that I cannot use peel & stick without refinishing my walls first? If so, the gorgeous wallpaper I wanted from Germany may be too much trouble.

I loved you on SNL. More cowbell, baby!

Thank you very much Spencer.

I have been applying wall covering for quite a few years, still not a fan of this peel-n-stick stuff. Did a small above the chair rail mural a few weeks ago, came out pretty good. I have a small kids bathroom to do next week with peel-n-stick, not looking forward to it. I think my OCD for perfection is going to be out of control. Thank you for the great tip with the dry erase applicator,,,,never thought of that.

His interaction with his kid was honestly the best part.

Great information and tips for installing peel and stick wallpaper! Thank you. Cal with his Christopher Walken sound demands that you pay attention! LOL

Excellent tips! Thank you for sharing. Wish I found you before I my attempt to apply peel and stick wallpaper.

Omg every tip you mentioned is true. I found out the hard way. Wish I had seen your video before installing the wallpapers 😭😂

I hope you're still replying to comments! 1. This was perfect, thank you. 2. Should I be buying vinyl or non woven wallpaper?

I used a chunk of the backing paper and a putty knife. Went over the entire mural with a 12 inch square of backing burnushing the entire strip specially around the edges. No marks, backing protects completely. I had a few timy tony bubbles. Poke with a pin and burnish. Bubbles gone. Looks great.

Will it lose its stickiness or create bubbles overtime on high temperature (eg. tropical country)?

THANK YOU FOR THE RIGHT TOOL ADVICE. LIFE SAVER

Great job, thanks!

So informative, I’m so glad I clicked on this one! Thanks!!

Very thorough!! Best video about this and realistic about how to install . Thank you!!

The eraser is genius! Thanks.

Great thank you! Luckily I’m still alive after finally learning after 4 attempts, I ended up wrapping a microfiber rag over a 2x4 and stapling to the back for it to stay.

I just partially finished wallpapering a small foyer wall with this stuff. My walls are plaster and not until I opened the instructions did I see that it's not for plaster walls. sigh. It's small enough so I can 'fix' it without too much headache, but I am definitely going back to wallpaper and paste! Old school is best.

You said the walls need to be prepped beforehand but what do you do to prep them?

I also use a rubber window squeegee to smooth it.

It's very similar to working with vinyl and transfer paper. I'm not sure if this technique will help with this but it's helpful to tape the top with painter's tape and creating a hinge to peel the plastic out from behind.

Love the wallpaper.

Great instruction, thanks! Regarding the air bubbles: say the installation is done, and you notice a bubble, could you not take a needle and make a tiny hole in the bubble to allow air to escape as you re-flatten? The hole would be almost invisible I would think.

Great one shot presentation 🙌🏼

Hey Spencer I just watched your tutorial on self adhesive wallpaper last night because believe it or not I had to apply this horrendous material to a chimney breast today! You were lucky dude just putting it on a flat wall,I had to turn 2 external corners with the damn stuff. Mine was a normal wallpaper width but yours looked somewhat wider?. Great advice about the backing removal technique it worked a treat. Also I used a soft rubber spatula to apply it and think I got away with it. I had to wrap around the corners only slightly because the angles were miles off plumb,then had to slightly overlap the next piece but the end result wasn’t as bad as I thought it would be. All I can say is “never again” Take care dude.

Awesome illustration gentleman.

Very nice!!! Love it!!! Keep them coming.

Thank you, sir, for this great instructional video. I feel confident about the shown process, but I must admit I'm anxious about trimming the excess with a scalpel. I'm afraid there's no way to avoid any contact with the underlying surface, and I wouldn't want to leave marks.

Christopher Walken! Thanks for the video!!!

This is so incredibly helpful. How many years would you say this could be expected to last? Could peel and stick wallpaper last me at least 2 years without falling off?

Thank you so much I installed my wallpaper flawlessly because of this video. It looks goregous

"I ve got fever and the only prescription is more sticky peel wallpaper" ( when u get it you will laugh)

you said it be done in a minute and it took more then a minute. Good job on explaining how stick and peel works and also how to apply the wallpaper

Thank you for the tips. I recently put some paper on my counter and have quite a few air bubbles and on another project have a wrinkle. I am going to try what you say, wish me luck!

What about trimming the wall paper edge/edges once it is up. Is it a simple X-Acto knife and a straight edge?

I've read that it's best to buy a quality, thick wallpaper to make it easier to install. How is thickness determined? Is it a weight measurement or an actual width measurement? Is this something a vendor would readily include in the product description (the thickness or weight of the paper)? Also, what is considered to be quality, thick wallpaper whether by thickness or weight?

This was very helpful. However, the real problem is alignment of more than 1 sheet so that the pattern matches up. Can you please do a follow up tutorial? Most people are using this product to do a whole accent wall, rather than panels that are separated. Great job though! Thanks!

Good tips. Good job! TY

Thank you

Thanks Spencer for the tutorial. My wall is painted with a roller and the paint became like orange peel. So it came like a texture wall. Can I use additional glue? Where do I put the glue, on the wallpaper or on the wall? And lastly, what kind of glue do I buy. Thank you very much.

Ha ha ha love the Christopher Walken comparison! I just couldn’t think who he reminded me of! I think he should say in the beginning one of the important prep features are.... know who you’re working with and maybe bring someone with you who has done this before. Poor Cal is getting snapped at and he has no idea why!

Geekwraps tools has plastic felt edge squeegees that can be used with this material also when squeegeeing I always angle my strokes so that to push the air down or up depending on where I started.

Love the eraser tip!

Very nice Cal

SPENCER THE GREAT!

Great video! But what about the trimming of the excess? Do you use an exact knife or a box cutter? Any trips or tricks to getting the right?

Very helpful - thank you 😊

Thank you!