supplied pasted and some are unpasted but many today are paste-the-wall. Prepasted and unpasted wallpapers need to be soaked so they can relax and expand before being hung. This cannot be rushed, so take your time. Paste the wall A large selection of non-woven wallpaper is now available, which is suitable for the paste the wall method of hanging. Only use this method for non-woven papers. Consult your Resene ColorShop before you start if in doubt. Preparation of the wall remains the same as when hanging any wallpaper the traditional way. Preparation is the most important part of decorating interior walls. Wallpaper paste Resene recommend Halls Beeline paste diluted to the instructions on the packet for paste-the-wall products. The coverage is approximately 3 litres of mixed paste per 25 metres of wallpaper. Pasting the wall Apply the paste to the wall using a 8mm Dacron roller or brush. Use a brush to get the paste into corners and edges. Paste the equivalent area of the wall for the number of drops that can be hung within 10-20 minutes, or simply paste for one drop at a time depending on the wall absorbing the moisture or drying conditions in general. If the paste dries too quickly, simply re-paste the wall before hanging the next drop. Hanging non-woven wallcoverings 1. Apply directly from the roll onto the wall and trim, leaving approximately an extra 5cm on the top and bottom. The same allowance applies when hanging a pre-cut strip or drop. 2. Once positioned correctly, smooth out from the centre to the edges using a smoother. Smooth out all bubbles and ensure the edges are firmly in contact with the wall. Do not use a seam roller. 3. Continue the wallcoverings onto the ceiling and skirting then trim any excess at top and bottom with a straight edge and snap-off knife. Use a sharp blade at all times to avoid ripping of wallcoverings. 4. Inside corners are rarely true and should be hung in two strips. When vinyl overlaps vinyl Shurstik Stick Down adhesive must be used. Shurstik Stick Down adhesive must be used. Use a straight edge and a sharp craft knife when trimming excess. Resene Alabaster | 37