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Installation of scenic and background wallpaper

Installation of the background wallpaper Affresco Colore, Ethno, Fabrika.

Installation's technique of the background wallpaper is the same as for non-woven wallpaper or frescoes. There is only one exception: the joint of background wallpaper has to be strictly in the corner  between walls with an overlap of 3-5 cm.

Preparation

  • Requirement for a perfect end result is a smooth, dry, primed and white painted wall. Preferably to use an acryl prime coating or paint of light shades (better white paint), in order to avoid a color visibility through the wall.

  • To start the work you should determine a vertical line with a plummet on the wall that will serve you like an applying reference.

  • If your fresco/wallpaper of a big size, make sure that you have enough space to place it on the floor.

  • We recommend doing installation using the same lighting as will be used further. Use an additional lighting to check places of possible wrinkles.

  • Prepare the glue for heavy non-woven wallpaper in accordance with the instructions.

1. Apply the wallpaper glue to the back of the canvas with a paint-roller and wait 3 min.2. Apply the wallpaper glue to the wall and hang the canvas to the wall.3. Carefully push any bubbles and wrinkles out toward the borders with a paint-roller.
4. Trim away excess using a sharp knife and a liner as a guide. Change the blade on your knife every panel for better results.5. Panels have to be joined strictly in the corner between walls with an overlap of 3-5 cm. 6. The result will be perfect if the installation is made carefully and correctly.

Installation of scenic wallpaper (single canvas and in rolls)

Installation technique is the same as for Affresco frescoes

1. Apply the wallpaper glue to the back of the fresco with a paint-roller and wait 3-7 min.2. Apply the wallpaper glue to the wall and hang the canvas to the wall.3. Carefully push any bubbles and wrinkles out toward the borders with a paint-roller.
4. *installation of a panel in roll. Next panel you should apply edge-to-edge to the previous. The pattern and texture have to be matched with the one in the previous strip. 5. Trim away excess using a sharp knife and a liner as a guide. Change the blade on your knife every panel for better results.6. The result will be perfect if the installation is made carefully and correctly.

Attention

  • It’s not possible to apply our products over existing wallpaper

  • Frescoes and photo wallpaper in rolls can be stored for 6 months saving all its characteristics

  • After transportation under the low temperatures, products must be stored packed in a room for 24 h. 

  • If you are going to install products in high moisture locations (bathroom, swimming pool) you should previously apply an antifungal mixture to the wall to avoid a mold. 

  • It’s necessary to apply a wallpaper glue to the wall as well as to the back of wallpaper/fresco

  • After applying the glue to the back of wallpaper you should hang it within 5-7 min.

  • During product installation and its drying all windows and doors have to be closed.