@cicerone imposter,
Some years ago, we took the old wallpaper down in the living room/dining
room. (By "we", I mean "I".) The wall was riddled with nail holes. The area
across from the fireplace looked like it had been used by a firing squad.
Since we were going to paint, not paper, I spent a lot of time prepping the
wall. After much careful work, I had it smooth as a baby's bottom.
That's when the Lovely Bride showed me the wallpaper she had found and
absolutely loved.
We're still married.