What does design repeat mean?

What does the pattern match on my wallpaper mean?

What is free match?

What is a straight match?

What is an offset match?

What do the other symbols on the label mean?

What type of wallpaper can I use in a bathroom?

What type of wallpaper can I use in the Kitchen?

There is a fault with my wallpaper, what should I do next?

Can you forward a catalogue of all your wallcoverings?

What paste and paint would you recommend for my wallpaper?

Does my wallpaper have a border or coordinating paper to go with it?

Does my wallpaper come in any other colours?

I have seen a wallpaper in a magazine, can you tell me where I can buy it?

I have a fault with my wallpaper, do you have a representative that come and view it?

Can I hang new wallpaper over existing wallpaper?

When should I use lining paper?

What is cross lining?

What is a vinyl to vinyl adhesive, and when do I use one?

Why can't the 'Paste-the-wall' method be used for traditional papers?

How much quicker and easier is 'Paste-the-wall' to hang?

Do I need a pasting table to hang 'Paste-the-wall' product?

How much of the wall should I paste, when hanging 'Paste-the-wall' product?

What if I've never done any wallpapering before and I am going to use a new 'Paste-the-wall' product?

What happens if, over time, a piece of my 'Paste-the-wall' wallpaper gets damaged?

Can I hang a border over a 'Paste-the-wall' product?

Can Expanded Whites be painted?

Can I paste the back of 'Paste-the-wall' wallpaper?

Would I be able to see the paste on the wall, when hanging 'Paste-the-wall' wallpaper?

How quickly do I need to hang the wallpaper, when hanging 'Paste-the-wall' wallpapers - will the paste dry too fast?

Will 'Paste-the-wall' wallpapers slide enough, i.e. to match pattern, etc. ?

Will the 'Paste-the-wall' process work when pasting on top of lining paper?

Wouldn't it be quicker to paint, than wallpaper?

What happens when I want to redecorate?

1. What does design repeat mean?

Wallpapers are printed using cylindrical rollers, so as such the design on the printed wallpaper will repeat each time the roller turns. The largest design repeats will be in-line with the circumference of the biggest rollers - 64cm or 25". However some designs repeat several times on the roller so create a much shorter design repeat, for example from as little as 2cm or 1"

2. What does the pattern match on my wallpaper mean?

As wallpaper is hung in strips, it is important that where two pieces join, that the pattern on the roll matches. The pattern match can come in three different forms, free match, straight match, and offset match.

3. What is free match?

Free match is the easiest product to hang, as no matter how the strips of wallpaper are hung, next to each other, the design has no match, so no visible join or therefore seams. This can mean there is less waste also. The symbol for free match is

4. What is a straight match?

This means that the left and right edge of the wallpaper match in a straight horizontal line with the left and right edge of the next strip of paper. If you are not sure layout two strips next to each other, and you will see the match is straight. The symbol for straight match is:

5. What is an offset match?

This is where the right hand edge of the first strip only matches with the left hand strip of the next strip, when the second wallpaper is dropped by a specified distance. For example a label will state a 64/32cm offset match. This means the design repeats every 64cmand the point at which they match from left to right is every 32cm.

6. What do the other symbols on the label mean?

Some relate to how easy the products are to clean, others relate to the method of application, and others relate to hanging direction (reverse hang alternate lengths is used only rarely to create a seamless effect on certain designs).

Good light fastness	Moderate light fastness	Paste the Paper	Paste the Wall
Scrubbable	Spongeable	Strippable	Washable
Pre-pasted	Wet removal	Reverse hang alternate lengths

7. What type of wallpaper can I use in a bathroom?

A vinyl wallpaper is suitable for use in the bathroom, although no wallpaper is recommend for use in direct contact with water (such as to line a shower). Vinyl papers resist moisture, and are splash-proof. Our range called Contour is specifically designed for Kitchens and Bathrooms, but Super Fresco and Super Fresco Texture could also be used.

8. What type of wallpaper can I use in the Kitchen?

A vinyl wallpaper is suitable for use in the kitchen, although no wallpaper is recommend for use in direct contact with water. Vinyl papers resist moisture, and are splash-proof. Our range called Contour is specifically designed for Kitchens and Bathrooms, but Super Fresco and Super Fresco Texture could also be used.

9. There is a fault with my wallpaper, what should I do next?

You can either return to your original place of purchase with samples/labels and your receipt or if this is not convenient please forward us some unused pieces of the wallpaper with the labels from the rolls and a covering letter, where we will aim to respond as soon as possible.

FAO – Customer Services
Graham & Brown Ltd
PO Box 39
Harwood Street
Blackburn
Lancashire
BB1 3DB

10. Can you forward a catalogue of all your wallcoverings?

Unfortunately we do not have a catalogue as our range is so vast and the available products are visually represented on the website. Contact our customer service department via the contact form if you are looking for something in particular or call us free on 0800 3288452

11. What paste and paint would you recommend for my wallpaper?

If your wallpaper states it is paintable then we would advise to use a good quality matt emulsion paint and allow to dry before applying other finishes, i.e. silk emulsion or satin/gloss oil paints and always test on a small piece prior to emulsioning. Most commercially available pastes are of equal quality, but please read manufacturers instructions carefully before use.

12. Does my wallpaper have a border or coordinating paper to go with it?

Try clicking on the related product button, when viewing the sample you are seeking.

13. Does my wallpaper come in any other colours?

Try clicking on the related product button, when viewing the sample you are seeking.

14. I have seen a wallpaper in a magazine, can you tell me where I can buy it?

Have you checked the website, and used it’s search facility – wherever products such current products should be available on line. If not call us free on 0800 3288452

15. I have a fault with my wallpaper, do you have a representative that come and view it?

Unfortunately we do not have a representative that can view your wallpaper and would kindly ask that samples/labels be forwarded for testing, direct to our customer services department.

16. Can I hang new wallpaper over existing wallpaper?

We do not recommend it - It can be done if you are hanging over a flat paper product, but it is not possible to hang over textured or vinyl products, as the new paper will not adhere. It is always better to remove the existing paper as it will give better finished results.

17. When should I use lining paper?

We would always recommend using a lining paper as the perfect base on which to hang wallpaper, or indeed paint.

18. What is cross lining?

This means hanging lining paper horizontally to give an even more professional finish when the wallpaper is hung over it.

19. What is a vinyl to vinyl adhesive, and when do I use one?

This is commonly used for hanging a border on top of a flat, or lightly textured vinyl wallpaper. Regular paste will not adhere to vinyl, hence the development of vinyl to vinyl adhesives.

20. Why can't the 'Paste-the-wall' method be used for traditional papers?

Most traditional wallpapers expand when wet, which means they must be left to soak before hanging. Straight Up has a specially developed backing which does not expand, allowing it to be hung dry. . . straight from the roll.

21. How much quicker and easier is 'Paste-the-wall' to hang?

Most people reckon that papering straight from the roll cuts decorating time by about a half. . . and because the pasting table process is eliminated, it's a lot cleaner and less messy too.

22. Do I need a pasting table to hang 'Paste-the-wall' product?

No - unless you find a flat surface helps when you're measuring out your lengths prior to hanging.

23. How much of the wall should I paste, when hanging 'Paste-the-wall' product?

Don't paste the entire wall before starting to hang your wallpaper. Simply paste one section of the wall at a time so that the paste doesn't dry out. Allow some overlap.

24. What if I've never done any wallpapering before and I am going to use a new 'Paste-the-wall' product?

You couldn't find a better paper to learn on! Wallpaper is easier to work with when dry - it weighs less, for instance, which means there's less chance of it tearing.

25. What happens if, over time, a piece of my 'Paste-the-wall' wallpaper gets damaged?

Simply lift the damaged sheet and it will peel off the wall. Then using a spare roll, 'Paste-the-wall' and hang the new piece in the gap.

26. Can I hang a border over a 'Paste-the-wall' product?

Yes, for best results 'butt-join' on textured product, use a vinyl to vinyl adhesive. If hanging over a wallcovering, paste the border first.

27. Can Expanded Whites be painted?

Yes.

28. Can I paste the back of 'Paste-the-wall' wallpaper?

If you find it easier to hang conventionally then you can paste the product. It's still quicker as there is no 'soaking time'.

29. Would I be able to see the paste on the wall, when hanging 'Paste-the-wall' wallpaper?

In normal lighting conditions the paste and 'wet area' should be visible.

30. How quickly do I need to hang the wallpaper, when hanging 'Paste-the-wall' wallpapers - will the paste dry too fast?

Paste as you need to hang. Dependent on heating conditions, you will have plenty of time to hang the roll.

31. Will 'Paste-the-wall' wallpapers slide enough, i.e. to match pattern, etc. ?

The product slides into place easily.

32. Will the 'Paste-the-wall' process work when pasting on top of lining paper?

Will the 'Paste-the-wall' process work when pasting on top of lining paper?
Yes. Some bubbling to the lining paper may occur when it is pasted, this is normal, but the decorated wall will dry flat.

33. Wouldn't it be quicker to paint, than wallpaper?

With our 'Paste-the-wall' products, and indeed our regular wallpapers you don't have that awful moment when you realise you've got to go around the whole room again with a second coat, and heaven forbid in some cases third coat!

34. What happens when I want to redecorate?

Our 'Paste-the-wall' wallpapers, and Super Fresco papers peel off easily when it's time for a change,. Simply lift a corner at the base of the wall and peel upwards!