Childrens wallpaper murals - Hanging Instructions
Every wonderwall comes with a set of easy to follow instructions, however, if you want to see just how easy it is to hang your wonderwall you can read the instructions here. The illustrated instruction sheet is also available as an easy to download pdf file. You will need a copy of Adobe Acrobat Reader to open the instructions, available here.
What you will need: a tape measure, a stanley or wallpaper knife, a spirit level, a plumb line, a pencil, wallpaper paste, a pasting table, a paint brush, a wallpaper brush and a sponge.
If you are at all unsure about hanging the paper, please consult a professional decorator. Wonderwalls cannot take responsibility for any damage caused to your mural after it has been delivered or during hanging.
Before you start!
Your wall should be rubbed down, sized and well prepared prior to hanging your wonderwall. If the surface of your wall is uneven or damaged use a propriatory lining paper, available from any DIY store.
Your mural has been pre-cut into wallpaper drops of equal width and length except for drop number one which is slightly wider than the rest. These instructions are designed to help you hang your wonderwall quickly and easily. Read them carefully before you make a start.
1.First, organise your wallpaper drops in the order you will need to apply them, going from left to right of your illustration. You will find all of the drops have some bleed (additional paper) to allow for trimming - at the top, bottom and along one vertical edge of the first and last drops.
2.Measure the width of the second wallpaper drop (since the first drop has extra paper for trimming). Use this measurement to draw a vertical line one drop width from the left hand edge of your wall. Use a plumb line to get this line straight.
3.Your wonderwall is designed to be hung using standard wallpaper paste. If you are new to wallpaper hanging we recommend that you use a commercially available pre mixed paste. If you are happy to use a dry mix paste, make up the wallpaper paste according to the manufacturer's instructions. Apply paste to the first wallpaper drop. Align the right hand edge of the first drop with the line you have just drawn and use your wallpaper brush to smooth the wallpaper into the edges and corners of your wall.
4.Once your first drop is correctly in place you can begin to apply each of the remaining drops so that the edges abut one another and align accurately to create your illustration. Smooth out any ripples or bubbles as you go with your wallpaper brush and wipe off any excess paste with a damp sponge.
5.When you are certain that your wallpaper drops are straight and accurately aligned, trim off the bleed from the top, sides and bottom, with your wallpaper knife. You may find it easier to wait for two or three hours before trimming your wall to allow the wallpaper to dry, making cutting easier.
6. Step back and admire your wonderwall!