Preparing Your Wall
Prior to installing your wallpaper, careful wall preparation must be done – it’s key to getting great results! Proper preparation will make installation easier and ensure your wallpaper has a long and healthy life. It will also make removal easier, in the event that you choose to switch up your wallpaper in the future.
Preparing Your Wall
Prior to installing your mural, careful wall preparation must be done – it’s key to getting great results! Proper preparation will make installation easier and ensure your mural has a long and healthy life. It will also make removal easier, in the event that you choose to switch up your mural in the future.
Wall Preparation Check-List
Remove old wall covering
Remove any loose, chipped or flaking paint
Patch any defects in the wall surface and sand to a smooth, flat finish
Remove picture hooks, light fixtures, and switch & outlet covers
Clean wall with a warm, mild detergent solution to remove any contaminants such as dust, dirt and oil
Important Notes
- Never install your wallpaper over existing wallpaper or on raw drywall.
- Your wall must be finished with primer/paint in order to ensure proper adhesion.
- Surfaces painted with a high gloss/sheen finish should be sanded to dull the surface, and dust removed prior to installation.
- Any areas that have been patched and repaired should be finished with a coat of primer/paint.
- For freshly painted walls, allow 2 to 3 weeks of drying time to ensure the paint is thoroughly cured and off-gassed before installing your wallpaper. Or you can use a quick curing primer such as Kilz® which will only require waiting a minimum of 4 days.
