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Scaffolding needed for wallpapering

• Step ladder
• Short ladder if you are going to work on staircase
• Two scaffolding planks, one long, one short
• Trestles needed if you are doing ceilings.
• Paste-table
• Hop-up; can be an old plastic milk crate

Keep safety in mind at all times when wallpapering. Remember that hanging wallpaper takes both hands even when you are up a ladder or on a scaffolding plank. Makes sure there is no movement in any of the scaffolding that you use. Indoors there should be no need to tie scaffolding and ladders to secure points as is often necessary outdoors.