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Common Wallpaper Characteristics   (created at May 15, 2009)   44  

Below is a listing of the most important or common characteristics and definitions for wallpaper: Scrubbable means that the wallpaper can withstand scrubbing with a brush and a prescribed detergent solution. (An attribute that would be useful for wallpaper...

Is it true that some patterns and colors can actually make us feel better?   (created at May 15, 2009)   51  

Yes, the key is to recognize your personality traits and complement them with the right color and pattern. If you find yourself feeling stressed out at the end of the day - then decorate your resting space, i.e. your reading room, bedroom, or den, in paler...

When and where can textured wallpaper be used?   (created at May 15, 2009)   46  

Textured patterns can be used almost anywhere in the home. A textured pattern is a wonderful color carrier to bring together a study or den.

How can wallpaper make a small room look bigger? What are the best patterns?   (created at May 15, 2009)   48  

In general, light colors add a feeling of spaciousness. In particular, striped wallcoverings are a sure bet for adding height to a room. Stripes visually raise the height of the ceiling by drawing the eye upward. At the same time, pastel colors broaden the...

Types of Wallpaper   (created at May 15, 2009)   40  

The most popular types of wallpaper you will find at your local wallpaper retailer or home improvement store are: Vinyl Coated Paper - this wallpaper has a paper substrate on which the decorative surface has been sprayed or coated with an acrylic type viny...

International Wallcovering Symbols   (created at May 15, 2009)   48  

Here’s the international wallcovering symbols used as standard.
International Wallcovering Symbols

Wallpaper Pattern Matching   (created at May 15, 2009)   64  

All wallpapers, except some textures and murals, have a pattern repeat. The repeat is the vertical distance between one point on the pattern to the identical point vertically. This pattern repeat is an integral part of the design. The repeat can range anyw...

Wallpaper packing and sizes   (created at May 15, 2009)   42  

Wallpaper comes in different lengths and widths and, although usually priced by the single roll, it is packaged either as double or triple rolls. People may find this packaging versus pricing situation hard to understand. However, wallpaper is packaged thi...

Wallpaper pattern and run numbers   (created at May 15, 2009)   87  

A pattern number and dye-lot or "run number" is printed on each roll. A pattern number identifies a particular design and color way of a pattern. The dye-lot number represents a particular group of rolls that are printed on the same print run. Different dy...

What about feature walls—are they still allowed by the ‘design police’?   (created at May 13, 2009)   63  

Yes, it is still a very good way to make a focal point in a room. Using an interesting wallcovering can highlight an important area of a room such as around a fireplace, or create a positive first impression in an entrance hall, for example. You could pape...

What are the latest trends in wallpaper design?   (created at May 13, 2009)   49  

Every year there are new colours and designs in every product area responding to global and local influences, cultural and lifestyle trends and changes. Wallcovering manufacturers regularly bring out new colours and designs too; sometimes subtle variations...

Has wallpaper moved on from those scary florals that my nana had?   (created at May 13, 2009)   51  

Absolutely yes, and to be honest, not completely! Wallpaper has had a bad rap in recent years—many thought it as just being the stuff your gran used to have in the lounge. It’s come a long way since then. Homeowners shown contemporary wallpaper collections...

How do I work out how much paper I need in a room?   (created at May 13, 2009)   58  

Most wallpaper rolls are about half a metre wide and 10 metres long, so that will give you about 3 drops given the standard wall height of 2.4 metres—about 5 square metres per roll. A normal-sized living room would take around 7 rolls, generally speaking b...

Are there ‘test-pots’ for wallpaper?   (created at May 13, 2009)   45  

Yes, in a way—your retailer will provide you with a good-sized sample piece of the wallpaper you like so you can try it at home. Just tape or pin the sample on the wall and see how it looks.

Can I wallpaper a room myself or is it too difficult for a beginner?   (created at May 13, 2009)   49  

Yes you can and no, it isn’t.  It’s much easier now, with pre-pasted papers and new technologies like non-woven backings. Retailers will advise you; they have instruction leaflets and videos/DVDs that show you how.  A great place to start is our ...

Is it true that if I wallpaper it will be hard to remove when I want to change the look of the room?   (created at May 13, 2009)   53  

It used to be, but that was then—now there are papers that can be easily stripped and replaced. We make a very effective wallpaper stripper (Metylan Special Wallpaper Remover) that will make the job simple and quick. And if you make sure that the walls are...