How to get Perfect Result
Prepare your wall before pasting Wallpaper
Preparations of the wall is the key to get perfect result when using wallpaper. It requires lot of time and effort to get the required result, there are no shortcuts if you want a good result. The basic rule is the wall should be smooth, clear and dry for pasting wallpaper.
It is important to ensure that your wall is ready for a wallpaper. Proper preparation will means that your wallpaper will correctly adhere to the wall and not detract. Proper preparation will also mean that in the future, removing your wallpaper will be as trouble free as possible.
The basic steps that we suggest are:
- The surface must be clean and smooth. Feel free to slightly smooth your wall with sandpaper to remove small imperfections (small grains of paint).
- To remove any existing wall coverings / wallpaper.
- Remove and repair flaky paint areas, other defects in the wall surface, nail holes etc, ensuring your wall is flat and in an ideal condition to carry your wall mural.
- Remove any protruding fixings, hooks, fixtures and switches.
- Remove any old residues that are left on your wall. Warm water with mild detergents can help this.
- Paint your wall with new emulsion white paint. Applying at least 2 coats will give a more consistent finish. It is important to give any new painted surfaces enough time to dry thoroughly.
- This material has a small amount of transparency so different wall colours may show through, depending on the colours contained within your mural print itself. We recommend that these murals are installed on smooth wall surfaces that are painted white.
Depending on your level of experience, you may wish to seek professional help for the suitable preparation of your wall in readiness for a new wallpaper