The Last Wall Paper…for now

Today, Susan is working on the last wall papering project for the kitchen.

Above is a picture of the wall as she gets started. I have the laser level aimed at the wall for her to help get the first piece square as it is glued to the wall.

This wall paper is especially difficult to work with because it has no self adhesive. She has to apply the glue to each piece. The reason it doesn’t have its own adhesive is an indication of how old it is.

2:35 PM: The first piece is up and it took three hours. This is actually the second piece because the first one ripped. Susan is presently researching if she can apply the glue to the wall and then put the paper up. She is considering it.

While this is going on, I’ve been watching a crew take down a tree down the street. The have bunch a guys, a chipper and a special little Bobcat that carries large branches around. Plus, it’s pouring down rain. It looks like a lot of fun!

4:44PM: She ended up applying the glue to the wall. We determined it didn’t seem to make a difference. In any event, she got those first two panels up and those were the critical ones as far as matching the seams. The third, fourth and fifth panels will have the cabinets in front so matching the seam all the way down the wall isn’t as critical.

5:45PM: The third panel is up and went much faster. She’s done for the day. Once it’s finished, I will have to get to work getting the cabinets in place.