Wallpaper Application for Interior Spaces
A course by Carol Botin Fernandez, Decorator
Discover different types of paper and how to apply them on your walls to fill any room with life and personality
Wallpaper is a quick and easy way to transform any space and infuse it with personality. For decorator Carol Botín, whose passion for interior design and DIY has led her to work for brands like Ikea, Leroy Merlin, and El Corte Inglés, wallpaper is her secret weapon for adding colors, textures,
designs, and patterns to any room and even furniture.
In this course, learn how to decorate with wallpaper by discovering the different types of paper, their properties, and how to correctly apply them. Carol shows you her hands-on approach and professional tricks to spruce up your home decor and fall in love with DIY.
What will you learn in this online course?
17 lessons & 19 downloads
- 96% positive reviews (48)
- 1,301 students
- 17 lessons (2h 32m)
- 19 additional resources (5 files)
- Online and at your own pace
- Available on the app
- Audio: Spanish
- Spanish · English · Portuguese · German · French · Italian · Polish · Dutch · Turkish · Romanian · Indonesian
- Level: Beginner
- Unlimited access forever
What is this course's project?
Decorate a room using wallpaper as the primary decorative element.
Who is this online course for?
Anyone who wants to enhance their home decor using wallpaper and learn how to apply it in different areas like bathrooms, kitchens, bedrooms, or even on furniture.
Requirements and materials
You don't need any prior knowledge to take this course, just be a bit handy and come ready to learn.
As for materials, you need some basic tools like a new sharpened cutter, a level, a large metal ruler, wallpaper paste, a brush to apply the paste, a smoothing brush, and a small hard roller for the seams.
Reviews
Carol Botin Fernandez
A course by Carol Botin Fernandez
As a DIY and decoration lover with a passion for all things creative, Carol Botín has spent years becoming an expert in wallpaper. She started out working in fashion and window displays, but currently creates content for brands on social media and collaborates with the interior design studio Creación de Espacios.
Since 2010, she has also been spreading her passion for DIY through her website where she shares tips, tricks, and inspiration to help people get started in the art of wallpapering. Carol takes a very hands-on approach to the decorating process and enjoys each step involved, from developing the design to choosing the right paper and applying it herself.
Content
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U1
Introduction
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Presentation
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Influences
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U2
The wallpaper
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Types of wallpaper
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Wallpapers according to where they are applied
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Materials
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U3
Preparation
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Space measurements
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Mood board and space simulation
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Choice of paper
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U4
Wallpaper
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Surface preparation: primer
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Installing the wallpaper 1
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Installing the wallpaper 2
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Installing the wallpaper avoiding obstacles 1
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Installing the wallpaper avoiding obstacles 2
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How to finish off
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U5
Last details
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Decoration and accessories
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How to remove the wallpaper
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Last tips
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FP
Final project
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Wallpaper Application for Interior Spaces
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What to expect from a Domestika course
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Learn valuable methods and techniques explained by top experts in the creative sector.
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Ask questions, request feedback, or offer solutions. Share your learning experience with other students in the community who are as passionate about creativity as you are.
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FAQs
You’ll learn how to select, install, and mix wallpaper in different spaces, prepare surfaces, calculate materials, create digital design previews, and apply creative techniques to personalize both homes and professional projects.
The course is designed for people with basic DIY or decorating skills, but no prior wallpapering experience is needed. It covers everything from essential concepts to intermediate techniques and professional tips.
You’ll need wallpaper, a utility knife, roller, brush, the right glue or adhesive, painter’s tape, a ruler, level, primer, and access to a computer with Photoshop for the digital simulations.
You should choose vinyl or self-adhesive wallpaper that’s moisture-resistant and easy to clean. The course explains how to identify and pick the right wallpaper based on the room and surface.
Yes, the course teaches specific methods to prep and wallpaper uneven surfaces like textured walls, tiles, or wood, including priming, leveling, and choosing the right adhesive.
Yes, you’ll learn how to remove wallpaper depending on its type, treat the surface afterward, and options for efficiently and sustainably reusing leftover material.
The course shows you how to measure walls, account for pattern repeats and obstacles, and calculate the exact number of rolls using square meters and digital tools.
Un curso muy completo. He comprado un nivel laser muy económico para asegurarme bien de que voy recto en las superficies a empapelar, y me sale de 10.
Muy bueno para quienes no sabemos nada de papel pintado. Es básico, pero sirve para iniciarse en el tema.
I really like this course - clear instructions, fun examples, helpful tips and tricks.
Si bien esta muy bien explicado le faltan algunos datos sobre los que no habla.
Cours recommandé bien structurée et claire avec des exemples pratiques sur chaque étape.
Juste que la traduction en français peut être améliorée.