Use your hands or a wallpaper brush, starting from the middle and smoothing out towards the edges. Smooth down the panels from the ceiling to floor Note: Avoid harsh folds as this may cause cracks in the print.ĥ. Be careful to match up the pattern with the next panel, and avoid getting wallpaper paste on the front of the mural as this will show when it dries. Take care to press the panels together firmly at the seams – use a seam roller for the best results. Apply the paste approximately one panel width in advance. It’s important to cover the whole area with paste – an unpasted spot will create a blister in the wall mural. Make sure the markings are faint so they don’t show through the wall mural. Use the markings as a guide to hang the rst panel. It is a good idea to draw vertical markings one panel width (50 cm) in from the corner usingĪ spirit level, a measuring tool and a pencil. It is vital that the first panel is hung straight. The panels are numbered at the top in the order they should be hung.

If you are using ready-mixed wallpaper paste, use a paste for non-woven wallpaper or one for woven wallpaper with <20% dry content.īefore hanging, make sure no panels are missing and none have any defects or damage. If you do add more, the wallpaper may not fix properly. The paste should be nice and thick, so don’t use more than 4 litres (1 US gallon) of water when mixing. Leave the paste to stand for 5 minutes and stir again. You should also prime the surface if it has bright colours that could show through the wall mural.įill a clean bucket with 4 litres (1 US gallon) of lukewarm water and slowly add the paste powder while stirring briskly. If you hang our premium murals on a dense surface that does not absorb moisture, it may take several days for the paste to dry, as our premium papers are not as breathable as our standard ones. Porous surfaces include skimmed walls, walls with old wallpaper, particle board or similar. If the surface is porous, please apply a primer/mist coat or prepaste before papering. Clean the surface and apply filler where necessary.

Remove any old paint or wallpaper that is coming off. Make sure the surface is smooth and clean

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