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Instructions for wallpapering
With every wallpaper we sell comes specific instructions for that particular wallpaper, but we have also gathered here some general instructions.
All wallpapers can be cleaned by wiping them carefully with a wet rag. Do not use pressure or detergents.
Hanging paper wallpapers
When purchasing wallpapers make sure that
- you have received the wallpaper you wanted
- every roll has the same product number
- every roll has the same edition number
Before hanging the wallpaper:
See that every roll is flawless and in good condition. It is important to compare the rolls with each other, as sometimes the shades may vary despite the identical edition numbers. We cannot be held responsible if the flaws are not discovered before hanging the wallpapers.
When making a reclamation it is important to include the product labels and a sample to demonstrate the flaw.
How to:
1. Remove the old wallpaper, and in case the walls are painted, wash them with soda water or paint washer. Grout any roughness and smoothen with a piece of rough sandpaper. Wipe off all dust. The surface on which you are hanging the wallpaper should be dry, clean, smooth and absorb some moisture. The colour should be monochromatic and close enough to the ground colour of the wallpaper. It is recommended that when working with dark-coloured wallpapers, you should paint a stripe in the wallpaper's colour on the wall at least where the joints come. That way the white wall beneath is not visible through the butt joints.
2. Begin by matching the pattern. In case it is a repeat pattern, match each strip carefully with one another. For this the strips should be a few inches longer than needed.
3. Apply the paste evenly, avoid getting it on the pattern side of the wallpaper. Now soak the strips for 3 to 7 minutes, depending on the thickness of the wallpaper. If the wallpaper has not been soaked for long enough, there will be air bubbles on the surface.
We recommend that you use paste made for heavier wallpapers. To prevent the joints from opening, you should also add some glue to the paste. Follow the manufacturer's instructions carefully.
4. Hang the wallpapers immediately after soaking using a brush and a trowel of some sort. Then wipe all extra paste off the edges, as it could otherwise damage the surface of the wallpaper. When hanging the first strip, pay attention to the soaking time to simplify the process with the following strips.
After hanging 2 or 3 strips it is recommended that you check them for possible flaws or shade differences once more.
5. With monochromatically coloured wallpapers as well as those that do not require pattern matching the best results are usually achieved by turning every other strip "upside down". You will find markings in those rolls that this is recommended for.
Hanging prepasted and vinyl wallpapers
The rolls are marked Prepasted /Ready Pasted or 
Follow the instructions for paper wallpapers in 1 and 2.
3. Roll the strip starting from the top end. Dip the roll in a tray of cold water. Now grab the outer end and slowly pull the strip up from the tray.
Note that wetting the strip only by using a brush is not enough.
4. Fold the strip so that the pasted sides are against each other and let it soak for 3 to 7 minutes depending on the thickness of the wallpaper. Make sure that the paste does not dry during the soaking. The easiest way is to soak the strips in a plastic bag.
5. Place the strip on the wall slightly higher than intended. Place the strips ?. Match the patterns again. After hanging 2 or 3 strips it is recommended that you check them for possible flaws or shade differences once more.
6. Press the strip with a sponge or a soft brush to get rid of any air bubbles. When the wallpaper has dried you can cut off the extra length.
7. When placing a wallpaper border on a vinyl wallpaper, you should break the surface slightly so that it absorbs the paste on the border better.
If you are unsure about anything, do not hesitate to contact us.
Feng shui
According to feng shui, the traditional Chinese practice, a person aims for harmony with his or her surrounding reality. It is, in other words, a technique of colours, materials and shapes, which is used to contribute to a person's welfare. The European version of feng shui concentrates on creating harmony in life through furnishing.
Although feng shui can be applied to almost all aspects of life, only the tiniest change in design can make a huge difference. It does not necessarily require vast financial investments, only a little bit of time and effort.
Here are some guidelines to get started:
- Be critical about your design choices. All broken things and those collecting dust should be removed, as well as those you do not like.
- Make sure your home represents the kind of life you want to live. For example, a picture of a lonely woman on the wall indicates that the resident longs for loneliness.
- The positive qi energy should be able to flow freely and evenly, so avoid sharp edges. It is also important to see how your furniture are placed and make the necessary changes, preferably one at a time to see how it affects the energy flow.
- The hallway should welcome visitors, so make sure it is clean and everything is in order.
- See that your doorbell is working and you can hear it well, so that you will not miss new opportunities.
- The living room says a lot about the residents. The design should reflect all family members to ensure everyone feels comfortable there. The television, in case there is one, should not be the main focus of attention, so avoid placing it immediately by the entrance.
- According to feng shui, you should always be able to see the door from your bed, desk and by the stove. Otherwise we are unconsciously strained all the time, not being able to see who's coming.
- Pay attention to the children's needs when designing their room. Everything should be kept in closets and boxes, where they belong.
- You should remove all excess things from the bedroom. Those are the things that could easily come to your dreams.
- The doors to the bathroom and toilets should always be kept closed. The same goes for toilet seats. To sum it up, feng shui is, most of all, about using common sense.
We provide feng shui cosultation, more information from our stores.
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Sat 10:00 am – 2:00 pm
Or by appointment. | Savonlinna
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