Preparing your walls

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Please make sure your wall is clean, dry, and smooth. Remove any old wallpaper, flaking paint, or dust, and avoid applying to damp or humid surfaces. Fill and sand any cracks, allowing them to completely dry before starting.

​Roughen any painted surfaces with sandpaper to achieve a good key, and on walls with powdery or flaky areas, scrape clean and paint with an oil-based primer, allowing it to dry completely. If your walls are freshly plastered, please ensure they are suitably sealed. If you're using lining paper, hang it horizontally and let it dry fully.

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Before hanging your paper, please take a moment to check that all your rolls are in perfect condition and ensure the batch numbers and colours are consistent throughout. If you notice any imperfections, please return the roll with its label to your place of purchase. We are unable to compensate install fees for tradesmen or third parties, or take responsibility for any installation errors.

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All our wallpapers are 'Paste The Wall' - this means the decorator should paste the wall and NOT the paper. 

We recommend a premium quality tub adhesive, or an equivalent good quality pH-neutral, solvent-free, fungicide-protected, light grade adhesive should not be used. 

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Do NOT use self-mix adhesives. All-purpose and heavy-duty pastes are not suitable. If you're in the UK, Albany is a trusted brand, and for our US customers, please check out Roman. Try to avoid getting adhesive on the printed surface of the wallpaper. If you do, gently wipe off with a clean dry sponge and then use clean water only with no soap or cleaning liquids.

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Cut your lengths allowing for pattern matching and for final trimming top and bottom. Inspect all lengths to ensure there are no faults present, and contact us if you encounter any problems before you begin installation. Check that all paper is the right way up and, if unsure, consult our website or get in touch.

 

For plain wallpapers, all wallpaper panels should be hung in the same direction to avoid potential variations in the surface. Establish a consistent top edge when cutting and applying each panel, and note this clearly during installation.It may be helpful to mark the top edge of each panel with painter’s tape or a pencil mark on the reverse side.

 

Cut lengths according to the height of your walls and the pattern repeat, allowing a couple of inches at the top and bottom for trimming. Use a plumb line or spirit level to make a straight vertical line when hanging the first length. Using a roller, apply the paste evenly to the wall, covering slightly more surface area than needed for one length.

 

To prevent white edges showing at the seams, darker wallpapers may need their edges coloured with a slightly lighter chalk or pastel.

 

Washing/Care instructions.

 

Apply your cut length of wallpaper to the top of the wall and gently smooth the paper to the wall using a clean, dry decorator’s brush. Gently smooth out air bubbles, working from the centre towards the edges. Ensure each length of paper butt up together and avoid overlapping edges.

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All of our wallpapers are classed as washable. Water-soluble stains and dirt may be removed with a damp cloth or sponge. Do not scrub the surface.

 

If you wish to add an extra layer of protection to your wallpaper in high-traffic or a bathroom area we recommend sealing it with Decorators Varnish in Dead Flat. This varnish will protect your wallpaper from stains, algae, mildew, fungi and colour fading.

 

​Once your wallpaper is up, allow it to dry naturally - avoiding central heating or rapid drying to ensure a beautiful, even finish.

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