CAN I USE WALLPAPER ANYWHERE ?

You can use wallpaper over just about any absorbent surface such as drywall, concrete, paneling, masonry, new and old plaster, and even tile or laminate. For uneven, newly repaired, or slick surfaces, you will need to apply lining paper which provides a smooth surface for the wallpaper to adhere without blemishes. The key to a successful project is correctly preparing the walls and choosing the right kind of wallpaper.

WHAT ARE THE ADVANTAGES TO USE WALLPAPER OVER PAINT?

There are many advantages to using wallpaper over paint to decorate your space. For instance, wallpaper can cover up imperfect or damaged walls as well as add texture and dimension in way’s paint simply cannot do. Wallpaper also offers a wide range of colors, designs and complex patterns that would be difficult to create with wall painting

WHY IT IS IMPORTANT TO PREPARE THE WALL FOR USING WALLPAPERS?

Ensure your walls are in their best condition prior to wallpapering. Be sure to remove all old paste residues and if the wall is new it should be checked for leveling by using primer and putty. The old paste can stop the new paste from adhering to the wall properly. The wall must be roughened with sandpaper too. Emulsion paint can also result in application errors, as again the paste cannot penetrate into the wall.

WHAT IS THE STANDARD SIZE OF WALLPAPER /ROLL?

The standard size for a single roll of wallpaper is approximately 53 cm X 10m (57 sqft). Depending on the wallpaper manufacturer, some rolls can be wider and also shorten in length. Before placing the order, make sure you check the size of the wallpapers as if there is difference in length of wallpaper you might need more or less of rolls to cover the entire wall

HOW DO I GET TO KNOW HOW MANY WALLPAPER ROLLS I NEED?

Generally, in order to calculate how much wallpaper you need, use the following steps: First, calculate the wall area by multiplying the height of the wall by the width. Second, calculate the area of the wall you will not be papering (i.e. windows and doors) by multiplying the height by the width of each area you will not paper. Third, subtract the unpapered area from the area of the wall. This will give you the wallpapering area. Fourth, divide the wallpapering area by the square footage of the wallpaper you would like to purchase. This will give you the total number of rolls needed to complete your project. However, you will need to consider extra paper for the pattern repeat and extra trimmings.

A 10ft *10ft wall will require 2 rolls of general size as there will be some wastage while application of the wall paper

DO I NEED TO ORDER MULTIPLE ROLLS OF SAME WALLPAPER TO COMPLETE THE DESIGN PATTERN?

Yes, you will need to consider the size of the wall  (the amount of each roll that is usable). The design will depend on the length of your repeating pattern. You will need to order additional rolls of wallpaper to match your designs horizontal sequence.

WHAT TYPES OF ADHESIVES SHOULD BE USED FOR WALLPAPER?

In the market multiple options and available and the installation team will make sure that the best adhesive is used for application of wallpaper

Ex: Wall fix, Bartoline, Alpha adhesives

HOW TO DEAL WITH BUBBLES AND CREASING AFTER APPLICATION OF WALLPAPER?

There are generally two types of bubbles associated with pasting wall coverings, which are either due to trapped air or more seriously, continued expansion.

Air bubbles can generally be identified by their shape and will show themselves as a relatively ’round’ type bubble. These are caused when the paper is smoothed unevenly. The best way to avoid air bubbles is to gently brush the paper down the center and then out to the edges as you work down the sheet. If bubbles are immediately identified as the wall covering is being hung then simply lift the wall covering from the bottom and re-brush/smooth it back down. Air bubbles will reduce slightly upon drying, but will not disappear completely. Pricking them with a needle and then attempting to brush them out after they have dried will almost certainly result in creasing.

Expansion bubbles or creases are caused by continual expansion of the wall covering. This occurs when the paper has not been left to soak for the recommended time. They normally present themselves as short elongated bubbles, running parallel to the length of the wall covering and tend to look staggered across the sheet. It is highly unlikely that these type of bubbles will reduce upon drying or be removable once dry.

WHAT CAUSES JOINTS TO DROP OPEN OR SHRINK BACK?

There are several reasons why wallpaper may shrink; the soaking time was not adhered to. It is absolutely necessary that the pasted lengths be left to soak for the time advised on the wallpaper label. Shrinkage occurs when the wall covering does not adhere to the wall properly before drying. Most wall coverings expand when wet and will try to shrink back on drying if the wall adhesion is poor or the paper is over-stretched.

If the wall surface has been correctly prepared, the paper will soon adhere to the wall and should not shrink back whilst drying. Poor wall adhesion can be caused by poor wall preparation or by too little/too weak adhesive and the wall covering starting to dry out before the hanging commences.

Shrink back also occurs when the room temperature is too high during the drying period. We always recommend that radiators be turned off to allow the wall covering to dry naturally. If the room temperature is too high, the rate of contraction (shrink back) will be accelerated and will exceed that rate of adhesion.

HOW LONG WILL IT TAKE FOR WALLPAPERS TO DRY GENERALLY?

For wall coverings to fully dry out it could take from 3 to 6 days, dependent upon the type of wall covering and other factors, such as wall surface, adhesive and atmospheric condition etc.

DOES ABODEMART PROVIDE INSTALLATION SERVICE ALSO?

 Yes, we provide installation service free in Bangalore based on the location; there might be some extra charges if the location is far from the city center

CAN I SEE THE CATALOGUES PHYSICALLY?

Yes, you can see up to 4-5 selected catalog at your home after selecting from the online catalogue and if you want to see all our catalogues then you will have to come down to our office to see the catalogues physically.

DO YOU CHARGE FOR HOME VISIT TO SEE PHYSICAL CATALOGUES?

With in the city Rs.100, if the location is far than 20kms from the city center then yes we charge a minimum fees of Rs.150 for the home visit

ONCE THE ORDER IS PLACED WHEN CAN THE WALLPAPER BE INSTALLED?

Within 14 working days the wallpapers will be installed depending upon the site situation and the preparation of the wall, which is handed over to us and our site supervisor will do an inspection and see the readiness of the wall for application of wallpaper

WHAT ARE THE CONDITIONS FOR INSTALLATION OR PER WHICH YOU WOULD LIKE US TO HAVE BEFORE APPLICATION OF WALLPAPER?

The condition is very basic that the wall should be ready to use for pasting the wallpaper or else you have to get it done from the contractor or builder before the application of wallpaper, if our team has to do it then it will cost extra.