Self-Adhesive Peel & Stick Wallpaper Installation Instructions

PEELING, HANGING & DOUBLE CUTTING

IMPORTANT: This wallcovering is designed to be overlapped and double cut. Do not butt the factory edges together. For best results, we recommend installation by an experienced wallcovering professional.

STEP 1: CREATE A PLUMB LINE
Using a level or self-leveling laser, draw a perfectly vertical line from ceiling to floor. Position this line one panel-width minus approximately 1 inch from the starting corner. Corners are rarely straight, so always use your plumb line—not the corner—as the guide for your first panel.

STEP 2: CUT YOUR FIRST PANEL
Measure the wall height and cut the first panel, allowing approximately 2–3 extra inches at both the ceiling and floor for trimming. Use a sharp snap-off blade and a straightedge. Replace the blade frequently to prevent pulling, tearing or creating jagged edges.

STEP 3: PREPARE THE FIRST PANEL
Lay the panel face down on a clean, dry surface. Starting at the top, peel back approximately 8–12 inches of the release liner. Fold the liner back gently without creasing the wallcovering. Do not remove the entire liner at once, and do not allow the adhesive side to stick to itself.

STEP 4: POSITION & APPLY
Align the first panel with your plumb line, leaving excess material at the ceiling. Lightly tack the exposed adhesive into place. Once the panel is straight, slowly pull the release liner downward while smoothing the wallcovering from the center toward the edges with a clean, soft felt-edged smoothing tool.

Work in small sections and check your alignment frequently. Do not pull, stretch or overwork the material. If repositioning is necessary, gently lift and reset the panel—never tug it sideways while it is adhered to the wall.

STEP 5: PREPARE FOR THE DOUBLE-CUT SEAM
Before fully smoothing the seam-side edge of the first panel, place a wall-protection strip or professional double-cutting tape behind the area where the seam will be cut. The protective strip must extend from ceiling to floor and sit directly between the wall and the overlapping panels.

IMPORTANT: Never double cut directly against painted drywall. Cutting into the wall can damage the surface and may cause the seam to open or fail later.

STEP 6: POSITION THE NEXT PANEL
Cut the next panel, again allowing 2–3 extra inches at the top and bottom. Match the pattern carefully, then overlap the factory edge of the first panel by approximately 1–2 inches. Confirm that the pattern remains aligned from ceiling to floor.

Gradually remove the release liner and smooth the second panel into place, stopping before applying firm pressure over the overlapping seam. Do not stretch the material to force the pattern to match.

STEP 7: DOUBLE CUT THE SEAM
Place a straightedge down the center of the overlapped area. Using a new, extremely sharp blade, make one continuous vertical cut through both layers of wallcovering—but not through the wall-protection strip beneath them.

Keep the blade perpendicular to the wall. Do not angle the blade, saw back and forth or lift it midway through the cut. Use only enough pressure to cut through both layers.

STEP 8: REMOVE THE TRIMMED STRIPS
Carefully remove the narrow trimmed strip from the top panel. Gently lift the edge of the top panel and remove the trimmed strip from underneath, followed by the wall-protection strip or double-cutting tape.

Do not allow the exposed adhesive to fold onto itself or collect dust or debris.

STEP 9: CLOSE & SET THE SEAM
Gently lay both freshly cut edges back into place so they meet cleanly without overlapping or leaving a gap. Smooth toward the seam with a clean, soft felt-edged tool. If needed, use a clean neoprene seam roller with very light pressure.

Do not stretch the edges, press excessively or repeatedly roll the seam. Too much pressure can damage the surface, distort the material or cause the seam to open later.

STEP 10: TRIM & REPEAT
Using a straightedge and a fresh blade, carefully trim the excess wallcovering at the ceiling and baseboard. Repeat the measuring, matching, overlapping and double-cutting process for each additional panel.

Keep hands, tools and work surfaces clean and dry throughout installation.

Peel-and-stick may sound like an easy DIY, but this is a commercial-grade wallcovering that requires overlapping panels and double-cut seams. For the best, and cleanest results, we highly recommend hiring an experienced professional wallpaper installer.