How should I apply the wallpaper paste?Updated a month ago

Digitally Printed 'Panel System' Wallpaper:

• Our digitally printed 'Panel System' wallpaper is best applied using the paste-the-wall method with a non-woven adhesive. You can find our recommended paste options here.

• Apply the paste evenly to the wall using a roller. Pasting between one and a maximum of three roll panels at a time is recommended. 

• The adhesive must not dry before the wallpaper panel is hung. 

• This wallcovering requires a smaller quantity of adhesive than a traditional paper wallpaper. Using too much paste can cause shrinkage.

Traditional Wallpaper:

• Our traditional wallpaper is best applied using the paste-the-paper method.

• Use a roller to apply an even coat of paste to the back of the paper, working from the centre outwards to the edges.

• Allow the wallpaper to 'soak' for the time recommended by the paste manufacturer.

• Paste one strip at a time to avoid the paste drying out.

Paste Application Tips:

• If you’re working on a newly plastered wall, you’ll need to seal the wall with primer to prevent the paste from being absorbed by the plaster, which could cause the paper to shrink.
  

• Make sure that the adhesive is not forced out from between the joint and onto the front surface as this can damage the wallpaper. 

• Tip: Use a brush along cornices and skirtings to minimise excess adhesive.

• Wallpaper paste is sensitive to heat, so it's important to turn off central heating and keep the room well-aired before, during, and after application and drying. Do your best to wait 48 hours before turning the heating back on.