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Installation: Pattern Premium
If you experience any issues or have any product concerns while installing your wallpaper then please contact us with photos at the earliest possible chance. We recommend that you do not continue installing the wallpaper if there are issues.
Before installing, we would recommend allowing the wallpaper to aclimatise to your room temperature to avoid shrinkage. We recommend the following tools for installing your wallpaper;
- ‘Paste the wall’ adhesive
- A bucket
- A pasting brush or roller
- A sharp knife
- A straight edge
- A clean microfibre cloth
- A spirit level
- A wallpaper smoother tool
![Step 1](https://www.datocms-assets.com/54048/1633351636-step-1.jpg?auto=format&dpr=0.25&w=2800)
Initial preparation
Before applying wallpaper, your wall needs to be smooth and clean. Remove old loose wallpaper, cracking and peeling paint, nails, and screws. Make sure to sand down surfaces and fill holes and cracks on your wall.
![Step 1](https://www.datocms-assets.com/54048/1633351640-step-2.jpg?auto=format&dpr=0.25&w=2800)
Measure & cut
Measure the height of your wall, then mark the measurements on the back of the wallpaper. Cut your first strip by keeping 100 mm (4in) vertical excess for variations in the height of your wall. Refer to the specific product page to determine the match type and pattern repeats before matching the design up.
![Step 3](https://www.datocms-assets.com/54048/1721728424-step-3.jpg?auto=format&dpr=0.25&w=2800)
Paste the wall & begin hanging
After you have mixed your paste according to its instructions, paste the wall and begin hanging your wallpaper from the top downwards. Be careful when cleaning away excess paste so inks aren't rubbed off the paper. Make sure to do this only with a dry cloth.
To improve accuracy you can measure the strip width, then mark it on the wall lightly with a pencil. Use a spirit level to draw a vertical line from the ceiling to the floor by keeping the mark as a guide.
![Step 4](https://www.datocms-assets.com/54048/1721728447-step-4.jpg?auto=format&dpr=0.25&w=2800)
Continue hanging
As you hang the wallpaper, smooth away all the ripples or bubbles using a soft, dry cloth or smoothing tool. When hanging other strips, make sure to avoid overlapping them. Match the images or patterns, and paste the wallpaper edge to edge. If you press the strips firmly, the seams will not be visible. While wallpapering, be careful with the paste, and if it gets on your wallpaper’s surface, wipe it with a clean dry cloth.
Once installed ensure the wallpaper dries at room temperature for at least 24 hours and doesn't suffer any major changes in temperature or humidity.