Setup, Compatibility & Care
Setup Instructions
- Prepare Your Walls: Ensure walls are clean, dry, smooth, and free of dust or loose paint. For best results, fill any holes or cracks and prime the walls with a suitable wallpaper primer, especially if the wall color is dark or uneven.
- Gather Tools: You'll need wallpaper paste (for non-woven wallpaper, often 'paste the wall' type), a wallpaper brush or smoother, a utility knife with sharp blades, a tape measure, a plumb line or level, a bucket for paste, and sponges.
- Measure and Cut: Measure your wall height and add a few extra inches for trimming. Cut your first strip. Pay attention to the pattern repeat if applicable, aligning subsequent strips. This wallpaper has a distinct slat pattern, so ensure alignment.
- Apply Paste: For non-woven wallpaper, apply the paste directly to the wall section where you'll hang the first strip. Ensure even coverage.
- Hang the First Strip: Align the first strip carefully using your plumb line, pressing it onto the pasted wall. Smooth out any air bubbles from the center outwards with your brush or smoother.
- Match and Continue: Hang subsequent strips, aligning the pattern precisely. Butt edges tightly together, avoiding overlaps. Trim excess at the top and bottom with your utility knife.
- Clean Up: Gently wipe away any excess paste from the wallpaper surface and seams with a damp sponge.
Compatibility
This wallpaper is compatible with most smooth, dry interior wall surfaces, including drywall, plaster, and painted walls (if properly prepared). It is generally not recommended for direct application in excessively humid areas like shower enclosures or behind sinks without additional moisture barriers or primers.
Care Instructions
To maintain the appearance of your AS Creation Black Wooden Slats Wallpaper:
- Gentle Cleaning: Wipe gently with a soft, damp cloth. Avoid harsh scrubbing or abrasive cleaners.
- Avoid Chemicals: Do not use chemical detergents or solvents, as these can damage the print or material.
- Spot Clean: For small marks, use a slightly damp sponge with mild soap if necessary, then wipe with a clean damp cloth to remove any residue.
- Avoid Direct Sunlight: While durable, prolonged exposure to intense, direct sunlight over many years can potentially cause subtle fading.