repapering

Covering walls again

Repapering is putting up new wallpaper, typically after removing the old.

The term applies to walls and rooms: We spent the weekend repapering the nursery.

Figuratively, repapering can mean superficial renewal—covering over problems rather than fixing them: The treaty was just repapering old disagreements.

technique

paste

Thick sticky substance

brushBristled cleaning tool
rollerRotating cylindrical tool
sandingFriction-smoothing a surface

spackle · primer · stripping · scraping · soaking · scoring · sizing · trimming · cutting · measuring

wallcovering

wallpaper

Ornamental wall covering

pasteThick sticky substance
patternRecurring arrangement or template
stripesParallel linear markings

floral · damask · geometric · vinyl · lining · paperhanging · flock · toile · murals · prepasted

renovation

remodel

Reconstruct or redesign

restoreReturn to earlier state
redecorateUpdate interior design
refurbishRestore worn items

refresh · update · makeover · redo · resurface · refinish · spruce up · facelift · improvement · redecorating

Opposites

wall covering method

repaperingpainting

Pigment on canvas

repainting · whitewashing · plastering · tiling · paneling

action direction

repaperingstripping

Removing outer layers

scraping · peeling off · tearing down · exposing

Family

paper, papered, papering, papery, repaper, papermaking, papermaker, repapered

Familiarity: Top 500,000
Profile: Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Everyday, not technical · Rated G