Blog Posts

This blog is where I share my hands-on experiences and tips about wallcovering installations, in order to break down barriers in the industry. It's my way of imparting knowledge that doesn't always come up during initial project discussions, aimed at helping professionals and homeowners alike understand and succeed in their decorating projects. Much of what we find on the Internet pertaining to wallpaper are simply marketing pieces that aren't terribly accurate.

• Measuring for Wallpaper

  Paperhangers typically measure wallcoverings linearly, in yards or meters, and not by square footage. This is because wallpaper is sold as rolled goods. This walk through on estimating wallpaper explains the industry's basic measuring techniques and how to avoid common pitfalls when calculating the amount of wallpaper needed for your project.

• Peel & Stick

  A comprehensive exposé on today's Peel & Stick substrates and a discussion on their limitations. Learn why these quick-fix decor options, despite their convenience and appeal for rapid changes, may not meet professional standards for durability and quality, as evidenced by many paperhangers' unwillingness to work with them.

• Wallpaper-Specific Primers

  Wallpaper primers lay the foundation for quality wallpaper installations. Distinct from primers intended for paint, wallpaper-specific primers are crafted for greater adhesion, slide—a feature that allows wallpapers to be repositioned in place, a better seal to protect the underlying surface, and facilitate an easier removal.