Grasscloth Wallpaper Hanging Instructions

SPECIAL WALLCOVERING HANGING INSTRUCTIONS: GRASSCLOTH

DO NOT CUT THIS MATERIAL UNTIL YOU HAVE READ THESE INSTRUCTIONS.
This is a handmade product. It is woven with natural plant fibers that give the finished product a certainunevenness. Beinghandmadeandhandstained,itiscommonthatshadeswillvaryfrom roll to roll, and from end to end ofasjngleroll. For these reasons we urge you to take extra care in examining the grasscloth as you plan to hang and during the act of installation.

WALL PREPARATION:

Remove all old wallpaper and adhesive and repair damaged wall areas to a smooth finish. All walls mustbesmooth,clean,andfreeofmold,mildewandstains. Ifnecessary,applyastainkilling
primer to prevent impurities from transferring to the wallpaper.
Wash newly plastered walls with a zinc sulfate solution. Follow with a primer such as Roman's Ultra Premium Pro 977.

On all drywall, we recommend using a pigmented wallcovering primer such as Zinsser's Shicldz Primer or Roman's Ultra Premium Pro 977.
Theprimer should betinted to the same color as the background color of your wallpaper.

HANGING YOUR NEW WALLCOVERING:

Draw a vertical line from ceiling to floor by using a plumb line or straight edge with level. This will be yourguideforpositioningoneedgeofthefirststrip. Cutthestriptotheheightofthewall,allowingan extra 2" on both the top and bottom ends for trimming.
Thismaterjal is pre-trimmed at the factorv. The installer may, at bis/her discretion, table-trim each edge as required to achieve a better seam or consistent panel width due to site conditions or unique circumstances. Werecommendapremixedclearadhesive-Roman'sUltraPremiumClearPro880. Apply adhesive evenly to the back of the strip, being careful not to get adhesive on the face of the material.

Paste and bang only one strip at a time. Book by folding each end of the strip toward the middle, pasted sides together, aligning the edges carefully so they do not dry out. Roll the folded strip as you would a loose newspaper, again being careful to keep the edges aligned. Allow the folded and rolled strip to "rest" for 3 minutes. Bring to the wall and hang. Carefully smooth all air pockets, wrinkles or excess paste from the center of the strip to the edges. Trim excess at the floor and ceiling using a sharp utility knife, changing blades after each cut.

Do not use a seam roller as this can flatten the fabric's "nap" and discolor the surface.

Repeat this procedure with the next strip, sliding it into position with the edge butted up against the preceding strip. Do not overlap the seams. Do not reverse strips.
Install 3 strips, stop and inspect the installation. If the installation is not satisfactory, stop hanging and call your distributor for assistance. No labor claims will be accepted. Continue inspecting the installation as it progresses - if a problem develops, stop and call your distributor.

WARNING: Care should be taken not to allow adhesive or water on-the wallcovering surface.. Any pas.te or water on the surface of the wallcovering will discolor the wallcovcrina Ami cause staining or disc-0loration to tbe product.

ALTERNATE PROCEDURE:

Applytheadhesivetothewallsurface. Usingadampsponge,moistenthebackofthestripbeing careful not to over-soak. Book and roll the strip, and allow to "rest'' for 3 minutes. Bring to the wall andbangasdescribedabove. Extremecaremustbetakentopreventwaterfromcontactingthe face of the material or over-soaking the backing paper.

PLEASE NOTE: THIS IS NOT A WASHABLE WALLCOVERING. TO CLEAN -USE VACUUM ONLY.