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Meeting your wallpaper installer: How to be prepared

Preparing for a wallpaper installation is essential to ensure the process goes smoothly and efficiently. This guide outlines key steps to create an ideal environment for your installer, making the entire experience as seamless as possible.

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Providing a parking space

Start by arranging a convenient parking spot for the installer. They often carry heavy tools and materials that are difficult to transport over long distances. A nearby parking space will allow them to move equipment quickly and begin work without delays.

Parking space Denver

Preparing the room

For accent walls

If wallpaper will cover a single accent wall, move furniture and items at least 6-8 feet away from the wall. This setup provides enough room for the installer to maneuver, use a ladder, and work efficiently.
Traditional wallpaper

For entire rooms

When wallpapering an entire room, remove all furniture and personal belongings. A completely empty room ensures that the installer has ample space to work. 

 

 

In both cases, clear additional space for preparing wallpaper strips, as they may need to use a worktable or floor space.

Managing drafts

Preparing for the wallpaper installer, keep the installation area draft-free by closing all doors and windows. Air currents can interfere with the adhesive setting process, so maintaining a stable environment is critical.

Peel and Stick wallpaper. Wallpaper installation

Timing with other contractors

Setting up for your wallpaper installer, schedule wallpaper installation as one of the final steps in your decoration process. Avoid overlapping schedules with painters or carpenters to prevent disruptions and ensure ideal conditions for applying wallpaper.

 

Work with plaster

Electrical fixtures

Address electrical fixtures on the walls beforehand:

 

  • Remove wall sconces, chandeliers, outlet covers, and switch plates.
  • Hire a qualified electrician to handle electrical work if needed.

Taking these steps ensures safety and proper preparation of the walls.

 

Non woven wallpaper. Bathroom.

Wall preparation

Prepare the walls thoroughly to ensure the wallpaper adheres properly:

  • Prime the walls in advance, allowing at least an hour for the primer to dry before installation.
  • If walls have been freshly painted, wait two weeks for the paint to cure fully.
    Skipping these steps can lead to issues like peeling or bubbling due to improper adhesion.
Example of a prepared surface for wallpaper installation

Access to water

Make sure the installer has access to a nearby water source. They will need water for cleaning tools and washing cloths throughout the installation process.

Non woven wallpaper

Material and manufacturer

A good sign is what materials the company is working with. Our company works with various manufacturers and suppliers, among them York,  Farrow&ball,  Brewster,  ThibautWallquest. After many years of experience, we can confidently say: that materials and experience are the two main keys to high-quality workmanship!

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Conclusion

By taking these steps, you’ll create an optimal environment for your wallpaper installer, resulting in a smoother and more efficient process. If your project has unique requirements, discuss them with your installer in advance to ensure everything is ready for their arrival.