Wallpapers & Wallcoverings

Wallpaper is a kind of material used to cover and decorate the interior walls of homes, offices, and other buildings, and may be made of paper or a number of other materials.

Wallpaper is usually sold in rolls and is put onto a wall using wallpaper paste, in a process known as hanging. Wallpaper is popular for a number of reasons, both decorative and practical; including providing an artistic or decorative finish to a wall or surface, disguising uneven walls, and providing additional insulation. Paintable wallpaper is printed a special granulate material onto the untreated white pattern, so individual effects appear when it is painted over. The most suitable paints to make walls, halls and stairways gleam in fresh colourful splendour are high-quality emulsion, latex or acrylic colours.

Wallpaper murals are an increasing popular way to liven up a room and are very popular for children’s room and feature walls. Most murals are printed in hypoallergenic, odour free ink on high-quality, non-woven backing making them both safe and hardwearing. Murals are generally available in four standard sizes (M, L, XL, XXL) to suit varying wall sizes and uses.

Like painting, the application of wallpaper requires that the surface be properly prepared before application. Pre-application preparation includes the repair of any defects in the drywall or plaster surface and the removal of loose material or old adhesives. Wallpaper removal can be done using one of three principal methods; steam, water or chemicals are all commonly used depending on the age and nature of the original wallpaper.