Use the right products for the right results when you are hanging wallpaper. First, read the instructions on the label of the wallpaper you have purchased, and on the packaging of the accessory product; then follow the recommended mix ratios and the directions carefully.
Look for the HALLS-BEELINE, SHUR-STIK and METYLAN products at your decorating store. Our METYLAN Wallpaper remover will make the job of removing old wallpaper quicker; our SHUR-STIK size and wallpaper adhesives (pastes), and our HALLS-BEELINE and METYLAN SPECIAL adhesives make it easy to prepare the surface properly and successfully hang the wallpaper of your choice.
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Check the roll label
Washing guide
Stains and marks
Avoid abrasive cleaning
Care instructions depend upon the type of wallcovering you have. This information is on the roll label, using words such as ‘washable’, ‘scrubbable’ or ‘delicate’.
Most modern wallcoverings have an easy-care vinyl coating which is designed to withstand normal day-to-day activities, but some are designed for their aesthetic value only and need to be treated accordingly.
Delicate or non-washable wallpaper
Clean, when necessary, with a drycleaning sponge or a drycleaning eraser; test a small inconspicuous piece first
‘Paintable’ wallcoverings
When painted, clean, when necessary, according to the paint manufacturer’s instructions
For best results:
1. Wash from the bottom of the paper up to avoid dirty water running down the face of the wallpaper. Take care not to over-wet the surface of the paper.
2. Rinse thoroughly with clean warm water.
3. Blot dry with a soft lint-free cloth.
Do not use abrasive cleansers or scrubbers, products containing bleach, or solvents of any kind.
Any stains and marks should be removed as soon as possible to avoid any possible reaction between the stain and the wallpaper. If a mark remains on the wallpaper too long, permanent discoloration may result.
Dirt spots
Ordinary dirt spots can be removed with a mild soap and warm water. Rinse thoroughly with clean water. Blot wallpaper dry with a soft lint-free towel.
Difficult stains
For more difficult stains that are only surface deep, using a stronger detergent is recommended. However, try an inconspicuous spot first before attempting the entire wall. Always rinse carefully with a clean sponge after applying a detergent.
Crayon, felt pen, lipstick and biro marks
One old-and-tried tip to remove crayon, felt pen, lipstick and ballpoint pen – but only from smooth-surfaced papers – is to lightly spray the mark with an aerosol hairspray, and then gently wipe off, with a soft toothbrush.
Rinse with clean warm water – be careful not to over-wet the surface of the paper – and blot dry with a soft cloth.
Take care not to over-wet the surface of the paper. Avoid abrasive rubbing of spots so discoloration cannot appear.
Do not use steel wool or powdered cleaners, or active solvent-type preparations, such as nail polish remover, tar and bug removers, because they may damage the wallpaper.
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