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Overcome your wall nightmares with lining paper

Gallery February 12, 2014 Rachel Venables

If you’re decorating your home for the first time, it can be a scary proposition, especially if it involves stripping wallpaper. It has gone in and out of fashion over the years, but it’s often been used to cover over all sorts of imperfections on walls. So when you take it off and see the true condition of you wall it can be a shock. In newer homes you’ll be likely to see smooth plasters, but into older ones it’s not always the case. Let’s look at how some common wall problems can be sorted out with lining paper.

Uneven Walls – This is a common problem especially in older homes. The initial plastering process may have left bubbles or pitting, or deterioration of the plaster over the years may have led to other imperfections. Uneven walls can make wallpapering or painting difficult. Using lining paper can help solve the problem. The alternative, which is much more expensive, is replastering. If that’s not desirable then using a relatively heavyweight liner such as Anaglypta’s 1000 grade lining paper you should be able to create a smooth surface that’s ready to be painted or wallpapered over.

Cracked Walls – When you strip wallpaper, it sometimes reveals cracks in the plaster beneath. There are two reasons this happens – first is the plaster having dried too quickly when it was initially applied. The second is due to the constant, imperceptible movements in the earth beneath your feet. It’s nothing to worry about, but it can make painting or wallpapering difficult. Use a liner such as Erfurt May’s 1000 lining paper which is strong enough not to tear due to minute house movements and will also create a smooth later to apply paint or wallpaper to.

Marked Walls – Sometimes wallpaper has been used to cover over paint or stains. If it’s be done the disguise the latter, you may already have a clue as stains can show through wallpaper or even leach into them. Heavy staining should always be covered with a sealer first to stop it leaching, but Erfurt Mav’s lining paper 1000 grade will cover over marks, old paint jobs or light stains no problem. It’s also easy to hang and pretty durable.

So make sure to prepare yourself by purchasing some lining paper before you next start redecorating.

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Get the Debona Wallpaper look this Summer

Gallery February 12, 2014 Rachel Venables

Just like in the world of fashion, new trends emerge with each new season in interior design. The height of fashion right now will be old hat come next season. This can make redecorating your home seem like a catch-22 situation. You want it to look more fashionable than it does now, but you don’t want to redecorate only for it to become out of fashion by the next season. We think we’ve found the solution in Debona Wallpaper. Their stylish and, importantly, timeless designs will look great in your room this Summer and for many to come.

Stripes – Stripes are perhaps the best example of a look that rarely, if ever, goes out of fashion. Although different colours will go in and out of fashion, the concept of stripes is timeless. Play it safe by choosing core colours that are seen in most seasonal trends. One such example from the collection of Debona wallpaper designs is the pink, lime and silver stripes. Pink in this shade is a classic, timeless colour while grey/silver is multi seasonal, great for all year round. And lime green is the perfect accent colour for the coming season, yet it’s subtle enough to not look out of place in coming seasons. Stripes can work in any room in a house, and are especially popular in the living room, bedroom or study.

Damask Prints – In you fancy something a little more detailed than stripes, then Damask patterns are another timeless, classic design. They can work across all seasons and are great for creating a bold focal wall in a room. Again, think carefully about what colours to use if you want to create a really timeless look. One of the Debona patterns we recommend uses black, white and grey. The elegance of damask prints makes them ideal for living rooms, dining rooms and master bedrooms.

Retro Designs – It may sound counter-intuitive, but using a design from a bygone era can be a great way to create a stylish, timeless look in your home. The key here is to avoid going for the look from the era your house was built. So if you have a modern home that’s less than 10 years old, it could look wonderful with Debona’s Art Deco range or brown and beige 70s inspired designs. Generally, the bigger designs are the longest lasting so we’d recommend plumping for big bold patterns.

To see the full range of timeless looks available from Debona, check out their full wallpaper range

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Muriva Wallpaper For The Female Touch

Gallery February 4, 2014 Rachel Venables

When redecorating a bedroom, it can be difficult to know where to start. You could go for a glamorous, girly, fun room, something elegant and timeless, or any number of other styles. Below we look at three options for creating an on trend, great looking bedroom using Muriva Wallpaper designs.

Timeless Elegance With Floral Prints

The wide range of floral prints available from Muriva have helped make it famous for elegance. There are many different patterns and shades within the range that are great for creating a tranquil, feminine bedroom. Smaller prints and pastel shades can give your room a country cottage feel, while larger, more colourful prints will create a more modern feel. For a small bedroom, apply Muriva patterns to one feature wall and paint the other walls in colours that match the shades in the wallpaper. This will stop the wallpaper from feeling overpowering. The furniture that to use are traditional, and made from pale wood like pine and birch. Match the soft furnishings like curtains and bedding to one or two shades from the wallpaper to complete the wood.

A Touch of Fun

Your bedroom is a great space in your house to have a bit of fun with. You can opt for a design that doesn’t necessarily fit with the rest of your home, or be a bit braver and show your quirky style. Muriva wallpaper have a lot of different designs that can help you add a real stamp of personality to your room. There are travel wallpaper designs based on iconic locations like London, New York and Las Vegas, or retro vehicle designs like Classic Mini and VW Camper. Use these designs across the whole wall for a modern feel, with accessories in matching shades.

Girly Glamour

As we touched on in the previous section, the bedroom is a great place to really go for it design wise with no need for the caution shown in the more public rooms in your house. Another option to give it a dose of girly glamour. The shimmering Dazzle range is the part of Muriva’s wallpaper collection best suited to creating this look. It’s available in a range of colours from eye-catching silver and pink to more subtle grey. You can use a Dazzle design in the whole room, or on one feature wall more a less in-your-face look. Accessorize with crystal lamps, mirrors and other sparkling objects for a completely glamorous look.

To create these three lovely looks, and many others, check out the Muriva wallpaper range.

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Textured Wallpaper – New Wave for Design

Gallery February 4, 2014 Rachel Venables

In the 1980s and 1990s there was a move away from using wallpaper. People opted to create a modern, clean look with painted walls. This worked well with all the new build homes that were growing up. But times change and this minimal, clean look is now looking a little outdated itself. There aren’t so many new homes being built at the moment so many people are instead buying and renovating older properties. And simply painting these old walls won’t always hide the imperfections in them.

For anyone considering using textured wallpaper in their homes, they’ll be glad to know that wallpaper manufacturers have noticed the move away from painted walls and have developed more modern textured wallpaper designs in recent years. Textured wallpaper does not mean wood chip anymore!

Anaglypta

Anaglypta are probably the brand most associated with painted textured wallpaper. They have been making it for 125 years – but don’t be put off by the heritage. they do produce some traditional textured wallpaper (see their Vintage range), but Anaglypta also offer new ranges such as Superglypta and Anaglypta Luxury. Superglypta is designed to be more hard wearing and is good to use on plaster that has a lot of imperfections, or in high traffic rooms. The Luxury range is at the other end of the spectrum and houses many modern, trendy patterns that are designed to be painted.

For the whole range of Anaglypta products and great ideas, why not visit GoWallpaper to see for yourself.

Wallrock

Wallrock has made a name for itself by producing specialist wall coverings. Two of their best products have been soundproof and insulating lining papers. And they’ve now gone into the textured wallpaper market with the Wallrock Texture range. The range runs the whole of designs from modern to retro to classic looking patterns. So whatever kind of home look you’re going for, there’ll be something to suit.

So if you think your bare painted walls are looking a bit old hat, or just feel like a change, think about using textured wallpaper to add depth and comfort to your home.

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Lining Paper Grades Explained

Gallery February 4, 2014 Rachel Venables

There are a whole range of specialist tools and also a range of lining paper grades. But how do you know which grades are the best for you to use?

Lining paper? 600 grade? These terms can be pretty baffling to a novice DIY-er. Paint is available in different types relating to the finish and intended usage.

Below we go through the uses and different lining paper grades from 600 to 2000 lining paper.

What is lining paper?

Before we talk about grades we’re just going to establish, for anyone who’s unsure, what lining paper is. It’s a wall covering, similar to wallpaper, but designed to be hung before putting up wallpaper. Doing this will make a smoother surface to hang wallpaper on. It can be used on relatively smooth walls (600 grade) or to cover over more serious wall imperfections (2000 grade lining paper).

600-1000 Grade

These are the thinnest lining paper grades available. They’re designed to be used on walls that are relatively smooth, with the aim of providing a better surface to hang wallpaper or apply paint to. You can use it to cover hairline crack or very minor imperfections.

1200-1400 Grade

These are thicker lining papers that can be used to cover more pronounced imperfections. That might mean pits, dents, bubbles or mark that would show through wallpaper if you didn’t use lining paper to smooth over. As well as being thicker to 600-1000 grade papers, they are also stronger, meaning they’re more durable and hard wearing.

1700-2000 Grade

The thickest lining papers are 1700-2000 grade. These are more specialist liners designed to cover over more serious dents, scratches and stains. If you have walls with stains such as nicotine, smoke staining or graffiti, then lining paper 2000 grade is the lining paper to use. It’s also used in many period houses to smooth over older plaster jobs.

So that’s our guide to the different lining paper grades and what situations to use different ones in. And one final thing to remember, lining paper can be used on ceilings as well as walls.

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Rasch Wallpaper – Achieve A Colourful Design

Gallery February 4, 2014 Rachel Venables

Trends move with the seasons in interior design just like they do in fashion. Neutral colour schemes and magnolia were all the rage a few years ago, but now it’s all about colourful wallpaper that gets across more of the home owner’s personality and tells a story about them. The Rasch wallpaper collection has a number of designs that are part of this trend. Below we take a look at three Rasch wallpaper designs that can help you achieve the look.

Tired of London, tired of life.

Amongst Brits and visitors alike, London with it’s rich history, iconic buildings and strong sense of identity, is much loved. Rasch have commemorated this with a series of designs based on London including one based on the London Underground map and another featuring iconic red Routemaster buses and phone boxes. With designs based on such timeless icons, the result is a look of sophistication and charm.

New York, New York

NYC is one of those places that’s on virtually everyone’s ‘to visit’ list, if they haven’t done so already. Just like with London, Rasch have designed a series of wallpapers based on the Big Apple. There’s one based on the iconic skyscraper littered NYC skyline, and another based on the New York Subway map. Both use striking yet subtle colours to create non-overwhelming designs that work well in modern homes. We recommend using it on a feature wall to add a big city feeling to any room in your home.

Urban Poetry

Recents years have seen an increasing acceptance and interest in graffiti as an artform. While at first covering your walls in brightly coloured stencil designs and mock brickwork might seem a bit OTT, consider that these designs are no more colourful than many traditional floral wallpaper designs, just a modern, urban take on them.

We hope reading about these Rasch wallpaper designs has helped you decide to look beyond the conventional next time you decide to redecorate your home. Let your inner style show itself!

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Meet the trend-setting wallpaper brands

Gallery February 3, 2014 Rachel Venables

Meet the trend-setting wallpaper brands

In the world of fashion, what certain trend setting designers and celebs are wearing can be responsible for the trends seen on the high street. The same thing happens in the world of wallpaper. So today we take a look at the brands whose’ designs are setting the trends for the coming season.

Anaglypta

The Anaglypta is mainly known for its textured wallpaper designs. These are very good at adding a sense of depth to a room, as well as giving your walls a tactile element. Their designs range from the subtly textured to the more elaborately patterned, and they are all designed to look great when painted. Textured wallpaper is great at covering up wall imperfections such as cracks, bubbles and pits. Anaglypta have now added dado panel designs to their range to help create an elegant, classic look in your home.

Debona

Debona are loved for their sophisticated and colourful designs. Their range this season takes in floral prints, stripes and elaborate damask. What Debona do especially well is select the colours that are most ‘in’ at that moment. This season it’s lime green and teal.

Fine Décor

Think of Fine Decor as being the wallpaper equivalent to Lady Gaga. Their style is bold, risqué and attention grabbing. Designs include their bright pink leopard print, a London street signs design as well as an illustrative ghetto blasters design.

Muriva

If you want to be a trend setting brand, one route to go is to be completely unconventional. This is what Muriva have done with their wallpaper range. We’ll bet that whatever wallpaper designs you’ve envisaged having in your home, it probably won’t have been one inspired by pencil crayons, glittery sequins or the Beano. So if you want something totally out of the ordinary then Muriva are your people.

Walltastic

When it comes to children’s bedrooms, Walltastic have got it pretty well covered. They do a great range of CGI wall murals with a similar look to Pixar films like Toy Story and Monsters Inc. They also produce designs based on Disney films, as well as their own designs.

Zissner

Unlike the other brands we’ve looked at in this article, Zinsser are specialists in designing products to help you with all your DIY needs, including wallpapering. Their products, such as wallpaper scrapers and stain blocking paint have made them trend-setters in interior design preparation.

If you’re planning to do some redecorating, now you know they trend setting brands who are worth checking out.

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Let kids’ imaginations run wild with Walltastic Wallpaper and Murals

Gallery February 3, 2014 Rachel Venables

In a child’s imagination anything is possible so let your kids’ imagination run wild with Walltastic Wallpaper and Murals. They can be a superhero, a pirate, a princess or an astronaut, given the slightest encouragement. And that is where Walltastic wallpaper designs can help. Their wallpaper and murals are designed with their aim of fuelling a child’s imagination and turning their bedroom into a fun and colourful environment. Let’s have a look at a few of the Walltastic designs that can bring your child’s room to life.

Knights, dragons and dinosaurs

Lots of little boys have imagined themselves as heroic knights out to defeat the dragon, or as intrepid explorers in a prehistoric world of dinosaurs. The Walltastic collection has designs to bring both of these fantasies to life. There’s the CGI design Mike the Knight wall mural featuring the Disney character Mike, his side kicks, and castle. There’s also the Baby Dino mural if you fancy a more illustrative look. The pastel colours and adorable illustrations work for boy or girl. Finally, Land of the Knights is a more graphic, cartoon design featuring ferocious fire breathing monsters.

Princesses and fairytales

Dreaming of being a princess in a beautiful dress and living in a grand castle like Snow White, Cindarella or Rapunzel has long been a little girls’ fantasy. Walltastic Murals offer a range of designs in this ilk. There’s Disney’s Fairy Princesses, the Barbie Wall Mural and a whole host of other designs.

Superheroes

If your kid loves to pretend they have super powers that they use to save the world, then take a look at some of Walltastic’s superhero wall murals. All these designs are full of colour and adventure.

So when it comes to decorating your kids’ bedrooms, think outside of primary colours and stoke their imaginations with Walltastic wallpaper and murals.

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A Few Ways of Dealing With Damp Proofing Walls

Gallery January 23, 2014 Go Decorating

Many homes in the UK suffer from damp walls at some time or other. It may be a minor issue with the main problem being unsightliness, but can be more severe and cause damage to the wall itself. Whatever the scale of the problem, it’s important not to leave damp untreated. Today we’re going to talk about the reasons walls become damp and how damp proofing walls can prevent or stop mould developing.

The Cause of Damp Walls

There can be a number of external and internal causes of damp walls. The most common reason for internal damp is that a room, typically a bathroom or laundry room, is poorly ventilated so steam cannot escape and forms into condensation on the walls. Although simply opening a window can combat it to some extent, it’s often an ongoing problem. External damp is usually more serious and comes down to issues such as rising damp and leaking roofs or gutters.

How Damp Proofing Can Help

Damp Proofing walls is just one of the ways to solve the problem of damp in your house. If you have a more serious external damp problem then a damp proofing course is probably what’s needed. It’s quite costly and intrusive to set up as it involves applying sheets of felt, made from polymer modified bituminous membranes, to your wall. It will prevent damp penetrating the wall. But if you have internal damp caused by condensation then using damp proofing wallpaper might be a good option. Doric Anderton sell Three In One Damp Proof Foil Paper. You can apply it directly to the wall and then cover over with standard wallpaper. It stops damp penetrating the walls, similar to a damp proofing course. The other option is to use damp proof paint. They are usually labeled as anti-mould or anti-mildew paint and can be applied directly to walls. You can then paint or apply wallpaper over it if you wish. They are generally long lasting so you shouldn’t see mould spots forming there again.

So now you know the options available, no need to worry if you spot mould in your house.

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Saarpor Lining Paper – The Five Liners

Gallery January 17, 2014 Go Decorating

A lot has changed in the world of home decorating since people used to line their walls with newspaper to soak up the damp and provide an extra layer of insulation. Since then, things have progressed rapidly in the field of insulating wallpaper and lining papers. One company leading the way in the innovation and design of insulating wallpaper is Saarpor. We’ll take a look at their range of five liners below.

Graphite Insulating Lining Paper

Saarpor’s most well known lining paper is Saarpor Graphite Insulating Lining Paper. Saarpor graphite utilizes the natural reflectivity of graphite to bounce heat back into your room. Saarpor Graphite Insulating Lining Paper is made from polystyrene that has been infused with graphite particles then laminated onto high quality lining paper. Its insulating effects are equivalent to 26cm of concrete.The savings on your energy costs are twofold as it not only reflects the heat already in the room, it also prevents heat escaping.

Heat Saving Insulation Polystyrene

Saarpor’s Heat Saving Insulation Polystyrene is designed to keep your home warm. It’s made from 2mm of polystyrene, which not only prevents heat loss but also insulates about noise by reflecting soundwaves. The thickness of the insulation also means that the paper will cover over minor cracks and plastering imperfections.

Sound Proof Insulating Liner

For homes that require more thorough sound protection Saarpor have developed Sound Proof Insulating Liner. It’s made from a 6mm thick combination of sound absorbing foam laminated to heavy lining paper.

The foam will absorb as much sound as 10cm of concrete.

The end result is a product that will block out everything from noisy neighbours, to screaming kids, to loud music.

Red Label Insulating Lining Paper

Saarpor’s Red Label Insulating Lining Paper is a moderate insulating lining paper made from 4mm of polystyrene and a high quality lining paper. It’s halfway between the lighter 2mm Insulating Polystyrene and the heavier Graphite Insulating Lining Paper.

Red Label Insulating Lining Paper has a double benefit when it comes to heating your home – It not only enables you to heat a room more quickly, it also traps heat in the room for longer.

It also has the added benefit of providing protection from mould and condensation so is the ideal product for homes in areas prone to dampness.

Latex Sound Proof Wall Liner

Latex Sound Proof Wall Liner’s made from 5mm thick latex foam – a modern and innovative material that provides impressive sound insulation, especially compare to thicker products.

That concludes our look at Saarpor Lining Paper – an impressive range with something to suit all types of home and budget.

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Category Archives: Featured Brands

Overcome your wall nightmares with lining paper

Get the Debona Wallpaper look this Summer

Muriva Wallpaper For The Female Touch

Textured Wallpaper – New Wave for Design

Lining Paper Grades Explained

Rasch Wallpaper – Achieve A Colourful Design

Meet the trend-setting wallpaper brands

Let kids’ imaginations run wild with Walltastic Wallpaper and Murals

A Few Ways of Dealing With Damp Proofing Walls

Saarpor Lining Paper – The Five Liners

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