Excellent Resource Books

If you really want to get the facts on wallpaper, removal techniques, the facts of primers, sealers, sizing, adhesives, and installation you need to obtain the following books. Quite possibly both are available at your local library. If not, you will have to contact the publisher or your local bookstore. They were both written by a second generation paperhanger. They are invaluable.

• Encyclopedia of Wallpapering

• The Complete Guide to Wallpapering
  

  Both of these books are written by David M. Groff

• Publisher Wallpapering Instructional Resources
  P.O. Box 308 Kinston, NC 28502-0308

With the explosion of new video content on the Internet, you can find free wallpapering videos as well. There are also detailed DVDs that show you all aspects of wallpaper installation. It really pays to hunt around for different sources of information. It also pays to read multiple authors as one may do a much better job of explaining a process.

Also, be aware of the National Guild of Wallpaper Hangers. This is a fantastic professional association of those craftspeople who do really fantastic wallpaper work each and every day. They have all sorts of past newsletters that contain all sorts of wonderful tips.