Setup, Compatibility & Care
Setup Instructions
- Prepare Your Walls: Ensure walls are clean, dry, smooth, and free from any loose paint or old wallpaper. Fill any holes or cracks and sand smooth. Applying a wallpaper primer can improve adhesion and make future removal easier.
- Measure and Cut: Measure your wall height, adding 5-10cm extra at the top and bottom for trimming. Cut your first strip. For an `offset design match` (like this wallpaper's 64cm repeat), you will need to align the pattern from the previous strip when cutting subsequent strips. It's often helpful to unroll and 'dry-match' a few strips on the floor before pasting.
- Apply Paste: Using a roller or brush, apply a ready-mixed, good quality wallpaper paste directly to the wall, covering an area slightly wider than your first strip.
- Hang the First Strip: Carefully position the first strip onto the pasted wall, leaving excess at the top and bottom. Smooth out from the center outwards with a wallpaper brush or smoother to remove air bubbles.
- Match and Hang Subsequent Strips: Align the pattern of the next strip with the previous one, then apply to the pasted wall, smoothing as before. Repeat for all strips.
- Trim: Once all strips are hung, use a sharp craft knife and a straight edge to trim the excess wallpaper at the top and bottom, and around windows or doors.
- Clean Up: Gently wipe away any excess paste from the wallpaper surface and skirting boards with a damp sponge.
Compatibility
This wallpaper is compatible with most interior walls in good condition, including plaster, plasterboard, and previously painted surfaces (ensure paint is sound and not flaking). It is ideal for bedrooms, living rooms, and hallways.
Care & Maintenance
This wallpaper is `washable`. To clean, gently wipe the surface with a damp sponge and mild soapy water if necessary. Avoid abrasive cleaners or scrubbing vigorously, as this may damage the metallic finish or pattern. For spills, blot immediately with a clean, dry cloth.