What It’s Like To Attend The’ How To Wallpaper A Feature Wall’ Course

September 30th, 2026

Have you ever wanted to learn how to wallpaper? If you fancy giving your living room, bedroom or hallway a proper feature wall, this is the course for you. No experience is necessary; this course is aimed at beginners looking to learn the basics.

With 20% off all courses until the end of the year at our Decorator Academies in Guildford and Wolverhampton, now's the perfect time to upskill. Here's what a day on the course looks like.

Course delegate pasting wallpaper to a wall

What Will I Learn On The Course?

By the end of the day, you'll be able to:

· Identify different types of wallpaper and know which one is right for your project.

· Select and safely use the right tools and equipment.

· Measure your wall accurately and work out exactly how many rolls you need.

· Prepare a wall properly before you even open a roll.

· Set out and mark plumb lines so your first length goes up dead straight.

· Confidently match patterns so the joins are invisible.

· Cut cleanly around light switches, sockets and into corners.

What Happens On the Day?

Step One: The Theory

The day starts in our training classroom where we cover why a feature wall can transform a room, basic safety around tools and equipment, and different types of wallpaper.

You'll learn how to read the label on a roll and understand the symbols printed on it, plus how pattern matching works, how to calculate roll quantities and how to approach the trickiest part of the job: papering around light switches.

A group listening to the course leader in the training classroom

Step Two: Preparing The Wall

We now move to the practical rooms where we’ll talk you through sanding away lumps and bumps and filling any holes in the wall before you start applying wallpaper.

On this course, we work with non-woven paper, a paste-the-wall product that lasts longer and won’t shrink when it’s dry.

Step Three: Mix Your Wallpaper Paste

You'll learn to mix wallpaper paste with water, or work with ready-mixed paste.

A group being shown how to use a spirit level

Step Four: Applying The Wallpaper To The Wall

You'll learn three different ways to apply paper to the wall — with a decorator's brush, and with a wallpaper smoother or spatula in both metal and plastic. Metal gives a sharper edge but risks damaging the paper; plastic is wider and more forgiving but doesn't cut quite as fine a line.

We also cover using a roller pole and spirit level correctly and demonstrate how to apply paper smoothly and squarely to the wall.

You’ll then get hands-on practice with a cutting knife and shown how to trim the wallpaper.

A group watching a roll of wallpaper being demonstrated

Step Five: How To Wallpaper Round A Socket And Switch

The bit that catches most people out. You'll get guided, hands-on practice with cutting and folding paper neatly around switches and sockets.

Step Six: How To Cut Wallpaper Into An Internal Corner

You’ll learn how to cut paper into an internal corner so the pattern keeps running and the finish stays sharp.

A course delegate finishing wallpapering a wall

What Do Delegates Say About The Course?

Shar: ‘I wanted to learn how to wallpaper round a fireplace, so it's been great to learn the right techniques and work with others on the course.’

Paul: ‘I was keen to learn how to give my hallway a feature wall but wasn’t sure how to start. This course has shown me the basics and given me the confidence to give it a go.’

FAQs

Do I need any experience to attend?

No, this course is designed for those who are new to decorating or avid DIYers looking to up their game.

How long is the How to Wallpaper a Feature Wall course?

It's a one-day course, starting at 9am and finishing at 3pm.

Is lunch provided?

We provide lunch and refreshments as part of this course.

Where is the course held?

At our Decorator Academies in Guildford and Wolverhampton.

How much does the course cost?

All courses are currently available with 20% off. The course is usually £50 but we’re currently offering it for £40.Course prices are increasing in 2027, so be quick to attend the course at its lowest price!

What will I be able to do after the course?

You'll be able to measure, prepare and paper a feature wall from start to finish, including pattern matching and cutting around sockets and into corners.

Do I need to bring my own tools or wallpaper?

No, everything you need to take part in the course is provided.

Book a place on Wallpapering a Feature Wall Course

Book your place at the Brewers Decorator Academy in Guildford or Wolverhampton and take advantage of 20% off all courses.