Wallpaper Guide
Our wallpapers are designed to be both practical and considered. Below you’ll find everything you need to know, from specification through to hanging and care.
- SPECIFICATION
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All our Wide Width Wallpapers:
- Are printed on non-woven paper made of cellulose and polyester
- Have a tear-off selvedge on both sides
- Are joined by overlap and splicing
- Are sold by the metre, like fabric
The printed width varies between 51 3/4" and 55"
- PANELS & BESPOKE PRINTING
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Certain designs are printed as tailor-made panels to suit your room height:
- Force 9
- Petra
- Sika
- Turner's Texture
We can print our other wide width wallpapers as panels to save on wastage. Particularly economical for designs with a straight repeat.
Panels are not suitable for staircases.
- ALTERNATIVE SUBSTRATES
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All Wide Width Wallpapers are also available on:
METALLIC
- A semi-gloss, pearl finish.
- Slightly deeper colour than our standard wide width wallpaper so colourways come out a little darker and creamier.
VINYL
- Fine, woven texture.
- Achieves highest fire ratings so ideal for the contract market.
- Narrower than our standard non-woven paper.
- Printing on vinyl results in approximately a 10% reduction in width and vertical repeat.
- There may also be a slight colour variation.
For bespoke orders, please contact: studioservice@lewisandwood.co.uk
- CALCULATING QUANTITIES
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To calculate the amount required:
We recommend consulting your decorator to calculate wallpaper quantities.
Measurements for wallpaper designs are listed on their product pages.
Our online calculator can assist you.
If you are matching a previous order, please let us know when ordering.
- WALLPAPER PASTE
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We recommend a good quality, pre-mixed, heavy-duty paste such as Solvite, Polycell or Halls B-Line.
Hanging Wallpaper
- Pattern Repeats
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Straight Repeat
Two similar units of pattern match side by side.
All drops are the same and can be cut in sequence.
Half Drop Repeat
Each unit matches halfway down the next.
There are two alternating drops, which can be cut in sequence or alternately.
- Damp Environments
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For use in areas with higher humidity:
- Ensure the surface is clean and dust-free
- Apply a thin coat of Polyvine Acrylic Varnish (Satin finish)
- If preferred, follow with a Matt finish
- Several thin coats are better than one thick coat
Allow each coat to dry fully before applying the next.
- Cleaning & Care
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- Use a soft brush to remove dust, working from top to bottom
- Avoid excessive water or detergent
- Baby wipes can be useful for light marks
- Always test a small, inconspicuous area first
- Avoid soaking the paper or letting water reach the seams
- Do not use abrasive materials
A soft cloth or sponge is best for cleaning.
