What type of wallpaper should I buy? Your first decision when choosing wallpaper is how you want to apply it to the wall. The two main methods are pasting the paper – the traditional way, which requires soaking the paper on a pasting table before hanging – or pasting the wall, which allows you to hang the paper directly from the dry roll. There’s also the option of peel and stick wallpaper, which comes with a self-adhesive backing and eliminates the need for paste altogether. Depending on your hanging choices, the most common paper types include: Lining paper: The most basic wallpaper w...