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Wallpaper Installation and Wall Preparation
Wallpaper Murals are printed on high quality materials using state-of-the-art print equipment. They're easy to install and create dramatic impact in any room. Our “half-wall” murals are typically 53.5” high x 144” long, un-pasted, and are printed as one piece. Our “full wall” murals are typically 108” high x 144” long, pre-pasted, and are printed as several panels. All wall murals include detailed hanging instructions.
IMPORTANT:
Open and thoroughly inspect all mural panels for defects prior to installation. Stop immediately and contact your representative if any discrepancy is discovered after you begin.
PLEASE NOTE: all of our murals and accent murals are shipped with a white trim salvage along the edges that requires trimming during installation.
WARRANTY: New product will be supplied if product proves defective. Not responsible for labor charges. See below.*
Wall Preparation
Murals & Accent Murals may be applied to any dry, clean, smooth surface. Old wallpaper or other surface materials should be removed before application.
Fill cracks with a spackling compound or plaster patching and sand to a smooth surface. Glossy or enamel finish walls should be lightly sanded, then washed with a common household detergent and then allowed to dry completely. Any greasy surface should be cleaned with a strong ammonia solution and then allowed to dry completely.
For drywall preparation countersink all nail heads. Tape or repair all joints or holes using joint tape or a wall patch and joint compound and then let dry. Sand the wall to a smooth finish. Prime all new drywall with a wallpaper primer/sealer and follow primer instructions for the dry time.
Avoiding Show-through
If the walls to be covered have highly contrasted colors or white patches on dark wall, lining paper should be applied to avoid show-through. Instead of lining paper, you may also prime over the contrasting areas until the entire area has a uniform color.
Dealing with Mold or Mildew
Any area with mold or mildew should also be prepared before application. Wash any mold or mildew areas with chlorine bleach (1cup Clorox® to 3 quarts water). Rinse clean and then let dry.
Before You Apply Wallcovering!
Extreme caution should be used when trimming or hanging wallcovering around electrical outlets. Turn off ALL electrical current to room at the fuse or circuit box.
Tools You May Need
Sturdy step stool or stepladder
Razor blade knife and extra blades
Tape measure
Level or plumb bob
Yardstick or straight edge
Clean sponge or soft cloth
Clean water and a water tray
Drop cloth
Large plastic trash bags
Application
Cleaning Your Wallcovering
Open and inspect the product for defects.
Use a wallcovering adhesive that is strippable, dries clear, and cleans up with water before it dries. Recommended
brands include the following: Romans 880, Sure Grip Plus or equivalents. Also, look for an adhesive that is mold and mildew resistant if you intend to hang your wallcovering in an area susceptible to mold/mildew (basements, bathrooms, humid locations). If you accidentally apply wallcovering adhesive to the face of your wallpaper, remove it with a clean, wet sponge and then dry with a clean, lint-free towel.
Sponge-clean your wallcovering. Use a lukewarm, mild detergent solution. Do not use abrasive cleaners containing chlorine bleach, solvents, or ammonia as they may attack and damage the printed surface.
**Caution**
Plastic bag may be a
choking hazard
KEEP AWAY FROM
SMALL CHILDREN
Apply a thin coat of wallcovering adhesive to the wall. Mist the back of the wallcovering with warm water. “Book” the wallcovering by folding it without creasing it, wet side to wet
side (bring in both edges toward the middle), and allow it to relax for 5 minutes. Apply wallcovering directly to pasted wall.
Option 1: Pasting the Wall
Using a 1/2” nap roller, apply paste to the back of the wallcovering. “Book” the wallcovering by folding it without creasing it, pasted side to pasted side (bring in both edges toward the middle). Loosely roll and put into a large plastic trash bag, along with a damp cloth, again taking care not to crease folds. This maintains a humid environment to prevent the wallpaper from drying out. Allow to relax in the bag for 5 minutes.
Option 2: Pasting the Wallcovering
Wallcovering is very strong when wet; however we recommend that you do not apply a great deal of side-to-side pressure when applying the material. We also recommend using a “smoothing” brush to remove air pockets or paste lumps. Work air pockets or paste outward toward the edges. If you are using a squeegee, always us a plastic blade instead of a metal blade as metal may tear through the material or damage the printed surface.
Trim your mural or accent mural with a clean, single edge razor blade or a sharp pair of scissors. Trim your custom material with a clean, single edge razor blade or a sharp pair of scissors. Murals with multiple panels are printed with approximately 1 inch of bleed for overlapping and double-cutting the seam.
To double-cut the seam, overlap the panels to find the pattern match. Cut through both layers using a very sharp blade and peel the top strip back. Peel the bottom strip off the wall and adhere the top strip back in place on the wall for a perfectly fitted seam.
Murals & Wallborders Designed & Manufactured in the U.S.A.
*Satifaction Guaranteed
Products are guaranteed against defect, faulty workmanship and loss through shipping. We deliver only the highest quality home decorative products, and our standards are set to satisfy every customer. In the event that you believe your shipment isn't satisfactory, for any reason, you may return it to us in the original (new) packaging and condition for replacement, refund or a credit toward your next purchase. Murals are not returnable unless they are defective.
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