super fresco wallpaper

[maltaron]

I have in the past hung a considerable quantity of generally cheap wallpaper on a DIY basis. I am about to paper a large room with super fresco. Do any of the pro' decorators have any hints and tips which may be of help.

TIA

 

[Growler]

First. Check the batch numbers.
Second. Mix some paste at home saving you some time, instead of watching Fatima Whitbread.

Set off early, saves time otherwise spent sat in traffic.
Assuming the walls have already been sanded down and sized or lined...Set your boards up, Measure lengths, cut on boards, paste a couple and whilst allowing to soak, strike a vertical line down the wall for your first length and try to have it so you work towards the doorway and away from the light. Hang your first length, sponge off paste at the top and skirting, then, paste another, hang the next and that's it. Probably the easiest paper to hang.

To spice things up for myself, I write times on each wall at the end of a run before I start ( I know, i know, sad but..) i.e..first wall at the end, 10am...second wall 12-15..third..1.45 and last wall 3.30pm.
So you'll be finished for about 4.30.
Get stuck in.

 

[Robbie uk]

As Growler says, check the batch numbers. On papers to be painted, tha batch number refers to the thickness of the embossing and some can be thinner than others even though they are the same pattern. As it has a flat back it doesnt need a long soaking time, but you can paste 3 or 4 lengths then start to put the first one on. Always start the furthest corner from the door then work back to the left and the right till you get back to the door way. Make sure the edges dont dry out. Dont be afraid to put plenty of paste on, it will laways dry out but not enough and you got it falling off.

 

[Robbie uk]

As Growler says, check the batch numbers. On papers to be painted, tha batch number refers to the thickness of the embossing and some can be thinner than others even though they are the same pattern. As it has a flat back it doesnt need a long soaking time, but you can paste 3 or 4 lengths then start to put the first one on. Always start the furthest corner from the door then work back to the left and the right till you get back to the door way. Make sure the edges dont dry out. Dont be afraid to put plenty of paste on, it will laways dry out but not enough and you got it falling off.