Graham & Brown Paintable Pre-Pasted Beadboard Wallpaper

New to wallpapering, a total novice, sort of stumbling my way forward and found this product excellent. As other reviewers mentioned, I found that dipping the paper in water and taking it out quickly (after about 5-10 seconds) worked best--too much longer and the paper became soggy and difficult to work with. Also, probably due to it's width, it was super easy to line up each panel after I cut it. The directions said to line up the panels (not too overlap) and this also worked out well--the seams between panels blend together beautifully. I used the beadboard print on the bottom part of the wall, and peel and stick on the top. Having experienced both, I definitely would go with pre-pasted in the future as it was easier to shift around and move as I was applying it. I've included a before and after with a close up of the beadboard wallpaper. The close up is of two panels side by side, with the seam nearly invisible.

We are very happy with this product. We had never put up wallpaper before, and the first piece was kind of scary and frustrating, but we got it in place. The process became easier as we went along. It does require accurate measuring and patience! I cut a few pieces hastily, but thank goodness the trim and corner guard trim covers up my sins. It looks beautiful! Just like real wainscotting. Very happy.

I'm doing an accent wall throughout my first floor, and I'm hoping I'm not making a huge mistake. (Probably will be.) So, I didn't have anywhere near as much of an issue as other people. In fact, I didn't really have any issue with the paper at all. This was my first time ever using a pre-painted wallpaper compared to the numerous times I've used peel and stick (and feeling pretty over peel and stick). This was SUCH an easier process, even with this paper being relatively delicate. So regardless of what the instructions or anyone here says, I really don't think you should submerge this paper in water. I can see how people would have such a hard time with it ripping because of that. Maybe my process isn't the best either, but I measured and cut, then laid the paper out on my kitchen counter. I then got a new/clean sponge, and squeezed water all over the glue side, and very gently rubbed it around to spread the water evenly. Probably did 2-3 squeezes of water to make sure it hit everything. I then used a spray bottle to evenly coat the edges/corners. Booked the paper for 4.5 minutes, and then it was ready to go up. I was certainly careful, but I thought this process made it super easy. Another thing I haven't seen anyone mention here, was that the next day I used Mod Podge sealant to paint over the paper. I used the matte mod podge, and think I'm also going to get the "hard coat" to do another layer. I have two young kids and a dog, and so ... while many here said don't put this in a high traffic area, I went for it anyway. So... it really is like a foam texture and even with the first layer of sealant, this paper can indeed get easily dinged. I'm hoping with the other coat and then perhaps a layer of paint... it should be good? But I'm def worried about the lifespan of this. My big problem is that... as I had read, pre-pasted wallpaper isn't going to come off the wall like peel and stick will. I had to cut the edges the next day that had glued down to the start of the adjacent wall... and it was extremely difficult to pull off at that point (learning curve on my part). But now I'm really worried when eventually this paper gets too damaged (whether for us or a future homeowner) it's going to be impossible to take down and it will be expensive to bring someone in to repair the wall. Soooo, yeah, I'm not thrilled about that so much. I wouldn't be so worried about this if it wasn't that foam like texture.... BUT again, hopefully the sealant coats will help prevent damage. Crossing fingers.

SO, yes, it looks pretty good in the end. Especially considering what you pay for it. Lots of people have said the seems will disappear when it is painted, so I guess we will find out later. However, here are some tips for if you want to buy this stuff and install it yourself.1. Read the directions thoroughly before starting, front to back (well there is only a front, and no back)2. Don't follow the directions, throw them out.3. Yes, trim your nails and wash your hands, might not hurt to get a haircut, or pull it back, wouldn't want a hair touching this stuff or it will destroy the paper. Probably a good idea to dress in either bubble wrap or a hazmat suit if you have one handy.4. measure twice and cut once, a little longer than you need, then throw that piece out because it ripped, then measure a second piece once and then repeat the process.5. Make sure you wet this stuff down to activate the adhesive, wait for the water to penetrate 5 minutes for proper stick6. Whatever you do, DO NOT get this stuff wet.7. Before lifting it to put in place on your surface, add a wet single-ply tissue as a supportive backer so the paper doesn't tear.8. Gently rip, I mean, slide the paper into place. It will only stick where you want it to move, and move where you want it to stick, don't get roped in to the paper's psychological mind games, be the bigger person.9. Gently smooth out the bubbles. It is very satisfying when the glue ooze comes pouring out from behind the paper. Be sure to get glue all over everything in the room, including yourself (remember I said to pull your hair back), don't worry, this wont be hard to do.9. Let it dry for a little bit before trimming the excess. Still, DO NOT touch it. But use a sharp straight edge to hold it down while you attempt to cut it. If the straight edge reflects light onto the paper, it will tear, so dim the overheads.10. Only use a brand new razor blade when cutting the excess. Or use your shoe, you will get the same cut either way. Don't worry, you wont be able to predict where it will rip, or why it happens, the water you were not supposed to add earlier has turned this stuff into the Shroud of Turin.11. Gently smooth out the paper and hold down the edges firmly to ensure proper adhesion, but do this through osmosis or have a neurosurgeon friend come by to help, because this stuff is now more fragile than your family.12. All done. walk away...just walk away. When it dries up it will look better. I'm surprised it didn't shrink more and hope the coat of paint adds a more finished look to it, but I wouldn't be surprised if touching it with a paint brush would make it disintegrate.