Setup, Compatibility & Care
Setup Instructions
- Wall Preparation: Ensure your walls are clean, dry, smooth, and free from any loose paint or old wallpaper. For porous surfaces, priming is recommended to ensure optimal adhesion.
- Gather Tools: You will need a good quality 'Paste the Wall' adhesive, a paste brush or roller, a wallpaper brush or smoother, a plumb line, a tape measure, a sharp utility knife, and a straight edge.
- Application Method: This wallpaper uses the `Paste the Wall` method. Apply a generous, even layer of a high-quality, ready-mixed wallpaper paste directly to the wall section where you plan to hang the first strip.
- Cutting Strips: Measure the height of your wall, then add approximately 5-10cm to the top and bottom of each strip for trimming. For the subsequent strips, consider the `Offset Design Match` and `64cm` `design repeat` before cutting.
- Hanging the First Strip: Align the first strip vertically using a plumb line. Press it firmly onto the pasted wall. Smooth out any air bubbles or wrinkles using a wallpaper brush, working from the center outwards to the edges.
- Offset Design Match: For the second strip, you will need to `offset` the pattern. This means dropping the pattern by half of the `design repeat` (which is 32cm) relative to the first strip to ensure a continuous pattern. Carefully butt joint the edges of each strip, avoiding any overlaps.
- Trimming: Once a strip is smoothed, use your sharp utility knife and a straight edge to trim any excess paper at the ceiling and skirting board.
Compatibility
This wallpaper is compatible with most standard interior wall surfaces. Proper surface preparation is crucial for ensuring optimal adhesion and a professional finish.
Care Instructions
This Superfresco Easy Innocence Wallpaper is `washable` for your convenience. To clean, gently wipe the surface with a soft, damp cloth or sponge. For minor marks, a mild, diluted detergent can be used. Avoid using abrasive cleaners, harsh chemicals, or vigorous scrubbing, as these can damage the delicate metallic finish and texture of the wallpaper.