How to Hang Anaglypta Wallpaper

• Surfaces painted prior to 1960 may contain lead pigments – special precautions should be taken during preparation.
• To minimise the hazard in the event of fire, do not hang wallcoverings over polystyrene veneers.
• Keep the room warm and well ventilated.
• Turn electricity off at the main fuse box when working around switches, sockets, light fittings, etc.
• Remove any existing loose wallcoverings or linings. – Surfaces must be clean, smooth, and dry.
• Treat any areas affected by damp or mould at the source.
• Pre-treat new plaster or other absorbent surfaces with a fungicidally protected adhesive or “size.”
• Roughen gloss-painted surfaces with glass paper. Lining paper is recommended for uneven or contrasting surfaces.
• Freshly painted surfaces should be left for at least 3 days before application.

Before hanging, check all rolls are undamaged and share the same batch number. After hanging your first 2–3 lengths, check the result before continuing — claims can’t be accepted for paper hung beyond one roll where a defect was visible before hanging. Keep your labels until decorating is complete.

1. Measure 50cm (20″) out from a corner. Avoid an area with windows or other details for the first strip if possible. Using a plumbline as a guide, mark a vertical line from ceiling to floor. *Always check the roll width will be wide enough to fill the gap between the line and the corner – especially important in older properties, where corners may not be perpendicular.*
2. Cut strips to length, allowing extra for pattern match and trimming. Apply adhesive, making sure the entire reverse is well covered, including the edges.
3. **If paste-the-wall**, apply adhesive over an area large enough for one full length, making sure the pasted area exceeds the width required. **If paste-the-paper**, fold the pasted sides inwards and leave to soak for the time given in the table above – if soaking longer, make sure the paste doesn’t dry out before application; apply extra paste if needed.
4. Position the paper following your guide line. Brush down starting at the centre, brushing out towards the edges. *Apply only very light pressure when smoothing – a good-quality brush is best, since rollers or spatulas can permanently flatten the surface.*
5. Crease and mark with a pencil before trimming to size at the top and bottom, or around features like door frames.
6. Remove any excess adhesive immediately with a damp sponge.
7. Apply subsequent lengths in the correct direction, using butt joints and matching patterns as needed. *For Armadillo, Armadillo Contract, Armadillo PTW Collection, PTW Colour, and Brick Collection: avoid overlapping at corners – trim accurately with a decorator’s knife and straight edge instead. For Brick Collection specifically, take extra care not to reverse-hang any lengths.* Ensure all lengths are firmly adhered.
8. This product can be painted once fully dry – normally 24-48 hours.