PAINTING Newcastle
WHAT IS WALLPAPER BOOKING ?
Dec 28, 2020
What is Wallpaper Booking?
Booking Pre-glued Wallpaper
• Fill a water tray 2/3 full with water at room temperature.
• Roll the cut strip from bottom to top, paste side out (you should not see the pattern).
• Submerge rolled strip into the water tray.
• Soak for the amount of time recommended in the manufacturer’s hanging instructions, usually 30 seconds*.
• Slowly lift and unroll the paper onto a work table, making sure the paste is completely wet.
• Gently fold both ends, paste side in, towards the center of the strip, without creasing the folds.
This is known as "booking"*. You should see the pattern.
• Let the strip rest for the amount of time recommended in the manufacturer’s hanging instructions, usually about 2-5 minutes.
IMPORTANT:
For Fine Décor prepasted wallpaper, refer to packaging for exact soak times (usually between 5-10 seconds).
Fine Décor prepasted wallpaper does not require booking.
Booking Unpasted Wallpaper
If needed, mix the paste according to the manufacturer's instructions.
• Lay the strip of wallpaper or mural face down on a clean work surface.
• Brush paste on to the top half of the strip. Gently fold that section back to meet the middle.
• Brush paste on the remaining half of the strip. Fold the bottom end in to meet the middle.
• Allow the paper to rest in this "booked" position for 10 minutes.
Before you start, you’ll need to research which paint to use, buy all the right brushes, ladder, drop sheets and cleaning materials.
Then there's the constant scrutiny of your spouse or partner.
You'll need to consider how much is your time worth!
In the end, that amazing home magazine photo which inspired you, looks very little like your end result.
In the end your home will look better, and the job will be guaranteed.
In Sydney, Australia, the average cost to paint a house can vary widely. Many factors need to be considered including the design of the house, type of paint, interior design and raw materials.
The cost of a painting project can range from $2,500 for a small house to $20,000 for a three bedroom home.
Throughout my career as a plasterer in Sydney I have been lucky to work with people who really knew what they were doing. I’ve been shown the right plastering tools to use, the correct ways to prepare a job, and more importantly, I’ve been shown how to put the plaster onto the wall!
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