Installation
We understand it can be overwhelming to install new wallpaper, especially if you’ve never done it before.
Luckily we have a simple step by step guide for you as well as a downloadable PDF for installing so it’s always on hand . If there are still parts that don’t make sense, do get in contact with us and we’ll help where we can.
Measurement Advice
Careful measurement of the install area prior to designing your wallpaper is essential. 50mm+ bleed should be added to the artwork to accommodate imperfect right angled walls. For printing and trimming, divide your wall area into equal width rolls for "butt joining", leaving 50mm bleed only on the top, bottom and on each side of any end rolls.
How it works
Wallpapering is a lot easier with ready pasted products and all you need in your toolkit is a sponge, a soft felt squeegee, a water sprayer, a large water tray, and the usual straight edge, pencil and sharp knife!
You might also need some sort of waterproof, floor protection that can deal with the water based installation process.
Digimura-RP is a new, ‘greener’, simple, fire certified, ready-pasted wallpaper that can be installed by anyone!
1) Walls need to be smooth and free from dirt. dust and grease - uneven surfaces will show!
Prepare the work-space as you will be working with quite a bit of water so protect the floor with a waterproof drop-sheet and ensure that there are no electrical hazards.
2) When you are ready to install, it is worth
noting the best place to start wallpapering.
There is usually an obvious first drop dictated by the design of the image (such as a logo panel), or a corner in the space that is less prominent when the finished installation is viewed.
Once you've chosen your first drop location, start by measuring that part of the wall using the first wallpaper drop as a guide and draw a "plumb line" to ensure that every wallpaper drop from there on is aligned vertically .
3) Wet the paper with either a trough or a water sprayer
Fill a bucket with tepid tap-water and pour it into a plastic sealed 'box trough' with enough water to cover a single roll. You can just use a water sprayer to wet the paper, but we recommend using both as it is quicker and offers more control.
Immerse the first drop into the trough and move it around so that the whole surface is covered.
Once sufficiently wet, slowly pull the drop up from the water (letting the excess water run off) and then lay it (image side down) onto your protective drop sheet.
4) Take the top and gently fold it into the centre with pasted sides together
Then do the same to the bottom of the drop. Allow the wallpaper to relax and (book) for a short time while you prepare and measure up the next drop.
By allowing the paper to relax (booking), there is less likelihood of air bubbles and seams shrinking once the wallpaper dries on the wall - it also helps with positioning the design on the wall.
5) Unfold the top half of your “booked” paper to begin applying
Leave that extra 50mm bleed you added to the artwork overlapping the top and bottom of the wall for trimming. When positioned correctly, smooth out gently from the centre to remove any air bubbles.
Do not over work whilst smoothing, but ensure that the edges are stuck firmly to the wall ... this is where the water sprayer can come in handy if you need to re-wet the edges!
6) Trim and clean
Trim off the excess 50mm of wallpaper overlap on the top and bottom and rinse away any excess glue.