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Vinyl Wallpaper Paste-The-Wall installation
Premium Wall-covering
Learn more about vinyl wallpaper and why it is the premium and best choice when it comes to wallpaper.
Ordering
All orders are custom printed. Learn more about the ordering process.
Installation
Read the below sections to learn more about the installation process.
Vinyl Wallpaper Facts and Properties
Revolutionary Premium Material
Will o’ The Wisp only prints on premium vinyl wallpaper which is the highest quality of wall-covering available. Installation is straight forward and relatively easy for a qualified installer. It is highly resistant to moisture, extremely durable and very easy to clean, making it the premium option for commercial spaces, kids rooms, ventilated bathrooms, living areas, kitchen, hallways and bedrooms. You can simply wipe down with a wet cloth to remove any marks.
Our commercial grade type II vinyl wallpaper is suitable for both commercial and residential walls. It is exceptional wallpaper that excels in the digital printing industry’s standard for materials that enhance image, colour, depth, dimension and durability. This product also have a class “A” fire rating.
Traditional Wallpaper
Traditional wallpaper made from paper absorbs moisture, is hard to install, hard to clean and VERY hard to remove hence why we do not use this type of wallpaper. We are committed to producing luxurious wall coverings that not only look beautiful but also protect the wall behind. When installed properly, vinyl wallpaper is easy to remove with no damage to the dry wall and the use of a specific primer and adhesive prevents mould or mildew from growing behind your wall-covering.
Wallpaper Specifications
- Premium vinyl wallpaper material
- Luxury textures (such as Pearl and Suede)
- Built for traffic. Scuff & tear resistant
- Mould, mildew & fungal resistant
- Fire retardant
- Non woven backing (provides easy hanging)
- To be installed using heavy duty removable adhesive with in built mould, mildew & fungal inhibitors
- Customisable printing (design, scale and colour)
- Suitable for super-fine-art printing
- Durable UV & waterproof Ink
- Type 11 certified for scrubbability and cleanable using water
- Heavy duty commercial grade for long term decoration
- Easy removal
Download more Suede specifications here.
Different Types Of Wallpaper
In general these are the three types of wallpapers available on the market today and how they stick on the wall. We have also included brief advice on the positives and negatives of such wall coverings.
Pre-pasted – this means that the adhesive is already on the back of the paper. Suited for wall decals or temporary wallpaper. Easy to install (beginners welcome) but only suitable for short term decoration. Glue can be flimsy and will require maintenance as they tend to peel a lot. Be aware that areas which do stick well will pull off the gyprock when you remove.
Un-pasted paper – which means that the paste (also called adhesive) needs to be applied to the paper. Qualified installer required. Suited for long term decoration. No maintenance required.
We use un-pasted commercial wallpaper!
UN-PASTED WALLPAPER & BRIEF INSTALLATION METHOD
Our panels are 130cm wide to reduce seam visibility for a flawless feature wall. A qualified commercial wallpaper installer is recommended to install our wall-covering material.
1. Prime the wall with the recommended primer, wait for the wall to fully cure before installing.
2. Install from left to right. Apply the recommended adhesive to the back of the first panel using either a pasting machine or a paint roller. Work the adhesive in, to cover the back completely, especially near the edges. Fold each end toward the middle, pasted sides together, aligning the edges carefully so they do not dry out. CAUTION: Do not crease wallcovering. Allow to “relax” for ten minutes (booking). This will allow the adhesive to penetrate the wallcovering fabric, which is important to a successful installation.
3. Use a laser level line as guidance when installing the first wallpaper panel only. As wallpaper panels have 5cm waste on left side of the first panel your laser level line will be roughly 125cm from the edge of the wall. Allow 5cm overhang at the top and bottom
4. Repeat the above steps for additional panels. The panels join using an overlap double cut method. Line up the design, panels will overlap by 5cm and should be double cut through the middle of the overlap.
5. Once panels are installed trim off the excess at the sides. Always ensure you use a new cutting blade for every cut.
View the official installation instructions here.
Wall Preparation
Wallpaper is actually easy to hang if you and the walls are well prepared. Proper preparation of the intended wall surface is critical to the performance of our wallpaper.
Your walls must have good ventilation and you shouldn’t have any mould issues if you intend to use wallpaper.
1. Remove any old paper. This must be done for the best results – if not, the new wallpaper may not stick down properly. Metylan wallpaper remover is a great product to use to do this.
2. Repair any imperfections in the wall or plaster, and sand it smooth with 80 grit sandpaper. Remove the dust with a soft brush or wet cloth.
3. We strongly recommend prior to installation that the intended wall be primed with the recommended primer. The use of a quality wall covering primer will greatly facilitate sliding abilities during installation when you need to slide the wallpaper panel into place. The primer also allows the wallpaper to bond well to the wall but also prevents the paste from absorbing too much into a drywall surface which could make removal difficult.
After priming the wall wait the designated time for the wall to cure (usually 24 hours but can be up to 7 days) before you install the wallpaper. Make sure you do two coats of primer covering every section of the wall.
Recommended top coat for high traffic commercial areas
For optimal durability we recommend top coating with DreamGuard Protex3 or Universal Digi Clear from Viponds AUSTRALIA to help protect the surface of the wallcovering pattern from stain and abrasion. This can be very important for high traffic commercial areas. Top coating can be applied with paint roller on top of the wallpaper.
WALL-COVERING CARE
Premium vinyl wallpaper is the most easiest to clean and maintain of all wallpapers on the market. It is highly washable and perfect for high-traffic areas.
You can remove ordinary dirt and smudges simply with a mild soap and warm water. Clean from bottom of wall upward. Rinse thoroughly with clean water from the top down using a sponge. Dry wallpaper with a soft lint free cloth or towel.
For more difficult stains that are only surface deep, the use of a stronger detergent is recommended. Firstly test on an inconspicuous area to make sure that the surface and ink are not damaged.
DO NOT USE steel wool or powdered abrasive because they can damage the image and textured surface.
DO NOT USE solvents, alcohol, pine oil, or cleaners that contain these kinds of products as they can remove the image and damage the textured surface.
When cleaning, always take measures to prevent water from dripping behind molding.
VINYL WALLPAPER REMOVAL
Start by lifting the wallpaper off at a corner and then stripping the panel off completely. The bond should be tight and will require pulling with force but the panel will release. The wallpaper will come off as large pieces or full panels if the wall has been properly primed beforehand. A primed wall (with the recommended primer) prior to installation will ensure protection of the wall and gyprock. Some sections of paint and/or gyprock may come off the wall when removing the wallpaper, this may happen for the following known reasons: small sections of the wall were accidentally missed with the primer, you did not complete two wall coats of primer or use enough primer for each coat.
After removing the wallpaper the wall will need sanding due to the glue used to adhere the wallpaper to the wall.
If you are having complications removing the wallpaper you may need to hire a professional grade wallpaper steamer.
Due to many different wall types and factors we cannot guarantee easy removal of our wallpaper for every wall.
RECOMMENDED WALL ADHESIVE
You will also need quality paste-the-wall wallpaper adhesive suitable for heavy type 2 vinyl wallpaper. It will need to assist in the following…
- Installation: quality adhesive will not clump leaving lumps under your wallpaper. It will also be strong enough to hold heavy duty vinyl wallpaper up and prevent edge curling over time.
- Removable: quality ‘strippable’ adhesive that will help ensure that the gyprock wont stick to the adhesive and rip off the wall when removing the wallpaper.
- Mould & Mildew: help prevent mould and mildew from growing behind your wallpaper.
Our recommended adhesive product containing those properties:
- Roman Pro-880 Ultra Clear Strippable Wallpaper Adhesive (Paint Place)
- Roman ECO-888 (Amazon)
- SureGrip Heavy Duty Adhesive (Paint World)
These adhesives are suited to this type of heavy duty, type 11, commercial vinyl wall coverings and are removable as well as having mould and mildew inhibitors.
Recommended WALL PRIMER
A good quality wall primer is strongly advised for protection of the intended wall. It will assist in the following…
Installation: to help with sliding abilities during installation.
Removal: will help ensure that the gyprock wont stick to the adhesive and rip off the wall when removing the wallpaper.
Mould & Mildew: help prevent mould and mildew from growing behind your wallpaper.
Our recommended primer products:
- Roman ECO-988 primer which can be found at Amazon AUS.
- Shieldz® Universal Wallcovering Primer which can be found at Paint World and also at multiple stores using this store locator. It is also available online from Wallpaper Brokers. (4L of ‘Shieldz® Universal Wallcovering Primer’ will do a double coat covering a wall up to 12m2).