Setup, Compatibility & Care
Setup & Application
- Preparation is Key: Ensure walls are clean, dry, and smooth. Fill any large holes or cracks, and sand down any rough patches. Apply a primer if walls are highly absorbent, new plaster, or have very dark existing colors.
- Gather Tools: You will need wallpaper paste, a pasting brush or roller, a plumb line, a spirit level, a smoothing brush or plastic smoother, a craft knife with sharp blades, a tape measure, and a clean sponge.
- Mix Paste: Follow the manufacturer's instructions for your chosen wallpaper paste to achieve the correct consistency.
- Cut Strips: Measure the height of your wall from skirting to ceiling, adding 5-10cm for trimming at the top and bottom of each strip. Cut wallpaper strips to size.
- Paste the Paper: Apply paste evenly to the back of the wallpaper strip. Fold it (paste-to-paste) and allow it to 'book' for a few minutes as per paste instructions. This allows the paper to expand before hanging.
- Hang Wallpaper: Use a plumb line to ensure your first strip is perfectly straight. Apply the pasted strip to the wall, smoothing out air bubbles from the center outwards using a smoothing brush or plastic smoother.
- Trim: Carefully trim any excess wallpaper at the top and bottom using a sharp craft knife and a straight edge.
- Seamless Finish: Since this wallpaper has a free design match, subsequent strips can be hung edge-to-edge without worrying about pattern alignment, ensuring a continuous wood slat effect.
- Painting: Allow the wallpaper to fully dry (usually 24-48 hours, depending on paste and conditions) before applying any paint. Use a high-quality interior paint for best results.
Compatibility
This wallpaper is compatible with most standard interior wall surfaces that are clean, dry, and properly prepared. Its paintable nature makes it compatible with a wide range of interior emulsion and acrylic paints. Avoid use in excessively damp or unventilated areas where moisture build-up is constant.
Care
Once painted and fully dry, the wallpaper can be gently wiped clean with a damp, soft cloth if needed. Avoid abrasive cleaners, harsh chemicals, or excessive scrubbing, which could damage the paint or the wallpaper surface. Regularly dust the surface to maintain its appearance.