- Why do the walls need to be prepped?
Any bumps or imperfections you feel or see should be repaired. It's assumed that wall covering will hide imperfections in the walls surface, but nail pops, paint runs, small bumps, dents, grit, etc. can sometimes show through the wall covering, especially wide open patterns with light backgrounds such as white or beige. A shiny surface wall covering is more likely to telegraph flaws. Roller marks or brush strokes in the paint surface may also show through some wall coverings.
- Why do the walls need to be primed?
Primer is used to seal the walls and create a structurally sound surface. Hanging wall covering over a flat latex paint can sometimes cause the paint to bubble or lift because of the moisture in the paste. Also, as wall covering dries, it exerts tension on the wall surface. Glossy finish paints do not provide for good adhesion. A premium primer will both seal and promote adhesion.
- Do you do your own work?
Yes, I do all my own work. I feel that this is a very important question. A lot of people are not aware that the person that is giving them an estimate is not always the same person that will be performing the work. In some instances, it might be an employee or subcontractor.
- Why does the old wall covering need to be removed?
It is usually preferred to remove the existing wall covering. The moisture content in the paste, as the new wall covering is drying, may bubble or lift the old wall covering. In some cases where the wall covering is very tightly secured and removing it could cause considerable damage to the wall surface, an alternative might be to remove any loose areas to spackle and repair any irregularities, and to use a primer sealer over the existing wall covering.
- How difficult is it to remove wall covering?
Sometimes it can be relatively easy and other times very labor intensive. The type of wall covering material, the adhesive used to install the wall covering, and prior wall preparation, are all factors in how easily the wall covering will come off. For this reason, proper wall preparation is very important. Using a good primer sealer will make removing the wall covering easier in the future and will also promote adhesion for your new wall.
- What is the difference between washable and scrubbable wall coverings?
Washable describes a wall covering that can be cleaned with mild soap and water using a sponge or soft cloth. Scrub able describes a wall covering that is durable and can be cleaned with mild soap and water and withstand scrubbing. It is still advised to first pick an inconspicuous area to be tested.
- What is a random, straight, or drop match?
The match is where the design in the pattern at the seam aligns with the design in the adjacent strip of wall covering. An easier way to explain this is, if you have half of a bird's body at the seam of one strip of wall covering, you need to match the other half of the bird's body in the second strip of wall covering. With a random match there is no pattern to match. This leads to very little waste. With a straight across match, the location of the design is identical to the adjacent strip. It repeats horizontally from strip to strip. With a drop match, the pattern design repeats diagonally. The match point where the design meets, will be set higher or lower to the adjacent strip.
- What is Strippable or Peelable wall covering?
Strippable or Peelable wall covering is usually a paper backed vinyl designed for the top layer to be peeled off, exposing the paper backing. A wallpaper removing solution and broad knife, can than be used to strip the paper backing from the wall.
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