HOW TO STICK WALLPAPER
Before starting the installation, make sure that the wall is properly prepared – smooth, clean, dry, and primed. The color should be uniform, and fresh plasters or paints must dry for at least 3 weeks.
Below you will find the installation instructions for two types of wallpapers: PRO-VINYL (non-woven wallpaper) and ECO (non-woven wallpaper).
Tools and Equipment
- Primer
- Heavy-duty adhesive for non-woven wallpapers
- Adhesive mixer
- Brush and roller for adhesive
- Clean, damp cloth
- Wallpaper seam roller
- Wallpaper smoother
- Pencil
- Utility knife
- Measuring tape
- Level or laser level
1. Wall Preparation (for both types)
The wall must be smooth, dry, clean, and primed with an appropriate preparation. The wall color should be uniform, without strongly contrasting areas. It is necessary to remove any remnants of old paints, varnishes, and wallpapers. Freshly applied plasters or freshly painted walls should be left to dry for about three weeks. Ceramic, latex paints, and any poorly adhering surfaces should be sanded before priming the wall. To achieve the perfect effect, eliminate all imperfections. Remember to remove all sockets, baseboards, and other elements from the wall. An improperly prepared wall may prevent the correct installation of wallpaper.
Note: No claims on defects after installation!
2. Plan the wallpaper on the wall (for both types)
To accurately install the wallpaper, measure and draw a vertical line on the wall or mark the line using a laser level. The line marked on the wall should correspond to the width of the first strip of your wallpaper. Remember that the wallpaper should have a 2.5cm / 1in allowance, and wallpapering always starts from the left side, so the line indicating the width of the first strip should be shifted to the left by 2.5cm / 1in.
3. Applying Glue
Glue is applied only to the wall. For wallpaper installation, use ready-made glue designed for heavy non-woven wallpapers. Apply a thin, even layer of glue to the wall using a paint roller or brush. The glue should be applied to the wall only in the area where the current strip is being glued, extending about 5cm / 2in beyond the strip area, do not cover the entire wall with glue at once.
4. Installing the Wallpaper
Unroll the wallpaper from bottom to top and press it against the wall with a smoothing tool or roller, removing air. Install each subsequent strip using the edge to edge method, carefully matching the pattern. After sticking, press the edges with a rubber roller. If you get glue on the wallpaper during installation, immediately wipe it off with a damp, soft cloth without scrubbing.
Excess wallpaper (waste) should be cut off with a utility knife after installation, pressing the edge of the wallpaper to avoid tearing it while cutting.
