Paste the Wall

What is 'Paste-the-wall'?

'Paste-the-wall' uses a special backing paper that does not expand when it gets wet. As it doesn't need to soak, the paste can be applied directly to the wall which saves a lot of time compared to regular wallpapers. Therefore the product can be hung quickly and easily, cutting decorating time by half. Take a look at the video to see how easily paste the wall is hung. In this clip, we used our paste the wall beadboard to demonstrate.

How do I hang 'Paste-the-wall' wallpapers?

After following the normal checks of batches and drawing a plumb line follow these 3 easy steps: Step 1: Paste the wall rather than the paper. This is the quickest, cleanest and easiest way to wallpaper as unlike conventional wallpaper you can paste the wall rather than the paper, meaning no soak time and no pasting table, cutting decorating time in half. Step 2: Hang dry straight from the roll. Because 'Paste-the-wall' products are dimensionally stable when wet there is no need to soak them. This means the product can be hung dry from the roll, with less mess. Step 3: Trim for perfect finish. Because it is hung dry 'Paste-the-wall' is easier to trim either with a knife or by running the back of your scissors along the edge of the wallpaper. This will leave a visible crease on the front and back of the wallpaper, cut along this crease and brush back into place for a perfect finish. Plus: It is easy to remove. 'Paste-the-wall' is easy to remove when you fancy a change - simply lift a corner and peel upwards to remove. RECOMMENDED: For 'Paste-the-Wall' papers we recommend priming the wall with a water based paste using a thinner consistency than what is used to hang the paper.

Do I need to prime my wall?

Before hanging any type of wallpaper you should ensure your wall is properly prepared and clean. Always first Prime (Size) the wall preferably with a wallpaper primer that can be found at your local home improvement store. Priming your wall allows the wallpaper to adhere properly to the wall and also makes it easier to remove the wallpaper later.

Decor Questions

Can I wallpaper without it sticking out like a sore thumb?

Wallpaper doesn't have to scream "look at me!" but can instead enhance what's already in the room. To keep your pattern from looking out of place, stay in the same color range as the dominant colors you already have in your space. If you want to be on the safe side, choose softer tones that don't compete with the brightest or patterns that don't clash with the busiest elements of your room. If your sofa or rug has a stripe or criss-cross pattern, for example, avoid a super-graphic print. What if your room is mostly white or beige and there isn't much color inspiration to start with? Pull in coordinating colors by matching the wallpaper tones to your accessories, whether they're rugs, vases, or lamps. This way, you can use any pattern, and it'll give the impression that it was all done together. Plus, since you already know you love those colors, it makes choosing the right hue so much easier. (Courtesy of thenest.com)

Is there one room in the home that you think is best for wallpapering?

For first-time wallpaper DIY-ers, the best place to put it up first is a small space, like a guest bathroom. Why? You'll be more likely to take a risk with a fun pattern you may not be as likely to try in a larger room that you use more often. Plus, you'll have to buy much less paper to complete the job, which will save you cash. If you love the way it looks, consider a more subtle pattern for some of the other rooms in your home. Hint: If you decide to wallpaper your master bathroom or your kitchen, make sure you buy scrubbable wallpaper so those high-traffic areas stay clean. (Courtesy of thenest.com)

What should I remember when I'm out shopping for wallpaper?

How will those designs really look inside your pad? Will they coordinate or clash with your adjoining rooms and decor? Get as many samples as you can of designs you like and tack them up to the wall at home. Then live with them for at least week and picture that design taking over the wall or room. Which ones are growing on you, and which ones are starting to drive you crazy? (Courtesy of thenest.com)

What is an offset match?

What is an offset match?

An offset match is where the right hand edge of the first strip only matches with the left hand edge of the next strip, when the second wallpaper is dropped by a specified distance.

Paintable Wallpaper

How long after I hang a Paintable Wallpaper can I paint it?

We recommend after priming the paper and hanging, waiting 36 hours for the paste to dry after hanging the paper before you begin painting. If you start painting and the paper begins to bubble, this means the paste is still wet. Give the paper another 12 hours to dry.

Wallpapering around a socket?

Wallpapering around a socket?

Always take care when wallpapering around a switch or socket. Turn off all electricity. When should I use lining paper? We would always recommend using lining paper as the perfect base on which to hang wallpaper. What is cross lining? Cross lining means hanging the lining paper horizontally to give an even more professional finish when the wallpaper is hung over it. Finishing touches: Painting If your wallpaper states it is paintable then we would advise you use a good quality matt emulsion paint and allow to dry before applying other finishes. Always test on a small piece prior to painting. What products are best if I have problem wall? Wall Doctor is the ideal product for those problem walls. Wall Doctor can cover lumps and bumps in your walls and it has also been designed to cover paneling and even woodchip. Some of our other expanded products can also be an effective remedy to problem walls, for example Superfresco Colors and Superfresco Paintables. What products are best for high traffic areas? Is wallpaper easy to remove? Our ‘Paste-the-wall’ wallpapers and Superfresco papers peel off easily when it’s time for a change, simply lift a corner at the base of the wall and peel upwards.

What does the pattern match on my wallpaper mean?

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 matches come in three different forms: free match, straight match, and offset match.

What is a pattern repeat?

What is a pattern repeat?

Wallpaper is printed using cylinders, with the design attached to the circumference of the cylinder. As a result after each revolution of the printing cylinder that pattern is printed again - or - repeats. For example, visually you may see that every now and then on a wall the same flower head appears. This is the pattern repeat. Pattern repeats are often accompanied with a measurement, for example 64cm. This would indicate (in this example) the distance between the appearance of the first flower head and the second flower head.

Looking for a professional paper hanger?

Looking for a professional paper hanger?

If you are looking for a professional paper hanger the National Guild of Professional Paperhangers is the perfect start to finding the right professional for you. Visit there website at www.ngpp.net or follow this link http://www.ngpp.org/consumers_find_paperhanger.php

How do I hang conventional wallpapers?

How do I hang conventional or ‘normal’ wallpapers?

Before hanging wallpaper you should ensure your wall is properly prepared and clean. Always first prime (size) the wall preferrable with a wallpaper primer.

Step 1: Cut lengths. Measure the drop from the coving or ceiling to the floor allowing 50mm or 2 inch at both ends for trimming.
Step 2: Applying paste. Apply the paste liberally and brush outwards to evenly dispense the paste.
Step 3: Leave the paste to soak. Leave paste to soak following the instructions on the wallpaper label. Once you have hung a length of wallpaper:
Step 4: Trim off excess paper. Trim the ends as soon as you have hung each strip. Run the back of your scissors along the edge of the wallpaper, this will leave a visible crease on the front and back of the wallpaper, cut along this crease and brush back into place for a perfect finish.
Step 5: Remove excess paste from paper. Remove excess paste with a damp sponge immediately. Apply next length making sure to match the paper.

What is a free match?

What is a free match?

A free match is the easiest to hang as no matter how the strips of wallpaper are hung next to each other the design has no match, so no visible joins or seams.

What is a straight match?

What is a straight match?

A straight match is where the left and right edge of the wallpaper matches in a straight horizontal line with the left and right edge of the next strip of wallpaper.