Wall Border Installation Guide

Easy to apply, one section at a time

Our wall border stickers are designed to give you the look of a painted or wallpapered border, without the paste, paint or commitment.

Each border strip measures 90cm wide x 40cm tall and can be applied as a single feature or repeated around the room. For the best finish, take your time measuring, apply each strip section by section, and smooth as you go.

Before you begin

Make sure your wall is clean, dry and dust-free before applying your sticker. We recommend having the following tools ready:

  • Tape measure
  • Scissors
  • Stanley knife
  • Soft cloth or smoothing tool

The best way to apply your borders

Work from one side of the wall to the other, applying one 90cm strip at a time.

Do not remove the full backing sheet straight away. Instead, peel back a small section first, position your border, then slowly remove more backing as you smooth the sticker onto the wall.

This gives you more control and helps prevent bubbles, creases or misalignment.

Step 1 — Plan your border height

Decide where you would like your border to sit on the wall.

You can apply it:

  • Above a cot or bed
  • Around the middle of the wall
  • Higher up as a decorative trim
  • Around the full room as a wallpaper-style border

Use a tape measure and pencil to lightly mark the height at several points across the wall.

Tip: Do not rely on the ceiling, skirting board or furniture being perfectly level. Always use a spirit level or laser level to create your guide line.

Step 2 — Start with your first strip

Peel back around 10–20cm of the backing paper from one side of your first border strip.

Line the top edge of the sticker up with your pencil or level guide, then gently press the first section onto the wall.

Once you are happy with the position, smooth the first section down using your hand or smoothing tool.

Step 3 — Apply section by section

Slowly peel away more of the backing paper, smoothing the sticker onto the wall as you go.

Work gradually across the strip rather than trying to apply the whole piece at once.

Smooth from the centre outwards to push out air bubbles and help the sticker sit flat against the wall.

Tip: If the strip starts to drift slightly, gently lift the last section and reposition before continuing.

Step 4: Join your next strip

To continue your border, position the next strip directly alongside the first.

Before sticking it down fully, check that:

  • The top edge is level
  • The checkerboard pattern lines up
  • There is no visible gap between strips
  • The join sits as neatly as possible

Once aligned, apply the next strip in the same way — peeling and smoothing section by section.

For a seamless look, take your time at each join before moving on.

Step 5 — Smooth as you go

After each strip is applied, rub across the full border using your smoothing tool, bank card or hand.

Pay extra attention to:

  • The edges
  • The corners
  • The joins between strips
  • Any areas with small bubbles

Most small bubbles can be pushed gently towards the edge.

Need to trim your border?

If your border reaches a corner, door frame, window frame or piece of fixed furniture, measure the space carefully before cutting.

Use scissors or a craft knife to trim the strip to size.

For the neatest finish:

  • Measure twice before cutting
  • Cut from the backing side where possible
  • Use a ruler or straight edge for a clean line

Applying around corners

If you are continuing the border around a corner, we recommend finishing one wall first, then starting the next wall with a fresh strip.

This usually gives a neater finish than trying to bend one strip around the corner, especially if your walls are not perfectly straight.

Line up the new strip using your level guide and continue applying section by section.

Cutting around plug sockets or switches

If your border overlaps a plug socket, light switch or fixture, apply the sticker carefully up to the edge first.

Make sure the power is switched off before working around electrical fittings.

Gently smooth the sticker around the area, then use a sharp craft knife to carefully cut around the socket or switch. Take your time and avoid stretching the sticker as you cut.

Final checks

Once your border is applied, step back and check the full wall.

Gently smooth over each strip again, especially at the edges and joins.

If any section needs adjusting, carefully lift and reposition it as soon as possible, before firmly smoothing it into place.

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