Part I: Universal Preparation

This is the most critical stage. A perfect finish demands a perfect canvas. These steps apply to all our wallpaper types.

1. Acclimatize Your Wallpaper (48 Hours)

Wallpaper expands and contracts with temperature. To prevent bubbles or gaps after installation, let your unopened rolls rest flat in the room where they will be installed for at least 48 hours. The room should have a stable temperature between 60-80°F (15-26°C).

2. Prepare Your Wall Surface

Your wall must be Clean, Dry, Smooth, and Sound.

1. Clean the Wall: Turn off electricity and remove all outlet covers and hardware. Wash the wall with a mild cleaner to remove dust and grease, then let it dry completely (at least 24 hours).
2. Smooth Imperfections: Fill any holes or cracks with spackle, then sand until perfectly smooth. Wallpaper will not hide bumps. Textured walls must be smoothed with a "skim coat" for Peel & Stick products.
3. Prime the Wall (Mandatory): Priming is the most important step. It ensures strong adhesion and guarantees easy, damage-free removal in the future. Use a high-quality, wallpaper-specific primer and allow it to cure completely as directed.

Part II: Installing Peel & Stick Wallpaper

This method uses a special "double-cut" technique for perfectly invisible seams.

Essential Tools

• Tape Measure, Pencil, & Level
• Sharp Utility Knife (with snap-off blades)
• Plastic Wallpaper Smoother (felt-edged is best)
• Metal Straightedge or Ruler

Step-by-Step Application

1. Create a Plumb Line: Never start from a corner, as they are rarely straight. Measure 40 inches from your starting corner and use a level to draw a perfectly vertical "plumb line." Your first panel will align with this line.
2. Apply the First Panel: Peel back only the top 12 inches of the backing. Align the panel's edge with your plumb line, letting a little extra run onto the ceiling. Use your smoother to press the panel to the wall, working from the center outwards.
3. Continue Down the Wall: Slowly pull the backing down with one hand while smoothing the wallpaper with the other. Do not stretch the material, as this will distort the pattern.
4. The Double-Cut Seam: Apply the second panel, overlapping it onto the first by about 0.5 inches while perfectly aligning the pattern. Place a metal straightedge down the center of the overlap and, using a sharp blade, cut through both layers in one smooth motion.
5. Remove Waste: Gently peel away the two thin waste strips you just created (one from each panel).
6. Finalize the Seam: Press the edges together—they should meet perfectly. Use a seam roller to secure the bond.

Part III: Installing Non-Woven Wallpaper

This modern "paste-the-wall" method is fast, clean, and forgiving.

Essential Tools & Materials

• Adhesive for Non-Woven Wallpaper
• Paint Roller & Small Brush
• Wallpaper Smoother or Brush
• Sharp Utility Knife, Level, Bucket & Sponge

Step-by-Step Application

1. Paste the Wall: Use a roller to apply an even layer of adhesive directly to the wall. Only paste the area for one panel at a time to prevent the glue from drying.
2. Hang the Dry Panel: Align your first dry panel with your plumb line. Use a wallpaper brush or smoother to press it into the wet paste, pushing out any air bubbles. You can easily slide it to get the position just right.
3. Create a Butt Seam: Paste the wall for the next panel. Slide the second panel until its edge meets the first panel's edge perfectly, with no overlap.
4. Secure the Seam: Immediately use a seam roller with firm pressure along the entire seam. This is the key to preventing gaps as it dries.
5. Trim and Clean: After each panel, trim the excess at the top and bottom. Use a clean, damp sponge to immediately wipe away any paste that squeezes out.