Pattern Matching
There are 4 major pattern matching options:
Random: This refers to a pattern or design that has no vertical repeat like a stripe. You must be sure to install each
strip in the same direction to ensure that two of the identical strips are placed next to each other.
Random Texture or Faux: This paper has no printed design pattern that repeats or is required to match. Often this pattern will
include instructions to reverse every other strip to enhance the 'randomness' of the over all effect.
Straight Match: This pattern or design will match up in a straight-across, horizontal layout. Every strip of wallpaper will start
with the same design position.
Drop Match: Or more correctly a 'half drop match'. This pattern or design will match up in a diagonal pattern verses the horizontal pattern of a
straight match. All even number strips will be exactly the same, and all odd number strips will be exactly the same creating the alternating - diagonal
pattern.
Working with Corners:
Inside corners require a new plumb line to be drawn on the adjacent wall to ensure that the pattern will continue straight. Hang the first corner strip and
allow it to overlap onto the new wall. Install the adjacent strip matching the pattern in the corner then cut through both strips at the corner, removing the
underlying pieces.
Ouside corners require the paper to be wrapped around the corner and not cut. The only time you would cut an outside corner is if the corner is so out of
plumb that the pattern would be far out of square. If the corner is significantly out of plumb, use a wrap and overlap method to correct (similar to handling a inside corner
where the corner is wrapped, but the adjacent wall is overlapped with the new strip and cut through both.
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Before you start
Check all your wallpaper products to ensure they are the same pattern and are in the same dye lot (look on the label for lot #s, run #s, batch #s).
Check the wallpaper for defects. Look for clarity of design, partial pattern prints, flaking, blotched, or smeared inks. If you see any defects, do not hang the
wallpaper. Call us for replacement (see our Ordering & Privacy page for handling defective products).
Make sure you have a clean table to lay your wallpaper on for measuring and cutting
Determine the seam placement for your first strip. If you are right handed, it's easier to work counterclockwise. Choose the most inconspicuous place for your
first strip as it is likely that the matching finishing stripe will not match the pattern. You can also choose to start in the middle of the room and work both sides outwards
so you end at the area that is most inconspiculous.
Create a vertical plumb line for your first strip. Corners, doors, etc, are generally not truly straight. Always start with a true straight line.
Select the dominant pattern of the paper and position where you consider it most desireable. This will determine pattern placement for the rest of the room
Measure your first strip and cut allowing a few extra inches for trimming at the top and bottom. Never cut the strip to the exact length of the wall (wall lenghts
will vary, and are rarely ever true)
Installing Borders
Remember if installing a border over wallpaper you will need to use a vinyl over vinyl paste and not the paste that is on the border (you will not wet the border but
will brush or roll this special paste on your border). When matching borders to continue, use the overlap method and cut through both sections to ensure a perfect
match (see overlapping instructions in the Inside Corners narrative).
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