Common Mistakes Hanging Peel & Stick Wallpaper

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Mistake #2: Not marking a plumb line to get the first piece level.

Mistake #3: Forgetting to check for the seam allowance before cutting.

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Mistake #7: Not using a sharp enough blade when cutting.

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Common Mistakes Hanging Peel & Stick Wallpaper

Mistake #2: Not marking a plumb line to get the first piece level.

Mistake #3: Forgetting to check for the seam allowance before cutting.

Mistake #7: Not using a sharp enough blade when cutting.

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