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Alternatively, soft blush pink and myriad greys are safe choices for creating a softer more feminine look. If anything, we didn’t soften the contrast on this portion of the wall, we fully committed.' How do you liven up a black and white living room?Īdding an accent color is an easy way to liven up a black and white living room, and luckily, as black and white are both neutral tones, the combination works well with most shades on the color wheel.įor stark black and white schemes, adding in primary colors and bold jewel tones such as teal, emerald green, cobalt and orange can look particularly effective. However, to make it more of a design feature, rather than just a mere black wall, we added black millwork and decorative shelving.

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'Black was used as the natural concealer of the TV stand – hidden in plain sight.

Once all the panels have been hung, trim off any excess paper using a trim guide and a sharp knife.In this scheme, NYC designer Fanny Abbes from The New Design Project (opens in new tab) has cleverly used a paint idea to trick the eye. If there are any spots of paste on the front of the wallpaper, use a damp cloth or sponge to remove them, but avoid rubbing. Any small bubbles and folds will disappear once the wall mural has dried. Use your hands or a wallpaper brush, starting from the middle and smoothing out towards the edges. Smooth down the panels from the ceiling to floor Note: Avoid harsh folds as this may cause cracks in the print.ĥ. Be careful to match up the pattern with the next panel, and avoid getting wallpaper paste on the front of the mural as this will show when it dries. Take care to press the panels together firmly at the seams – use a seam roller for the best results. Apply the paste approximately one panel width in advance. It’s important to cover the whole area with paste – an unpasted spot will create a blister in the wall mural. Make sure the markings are faint so they don’t show through the wall mural. Use the markings as a guide to hang the rst panel. It is a good idea to draw vertical markings one panel width (50 cm) in from the corner usingĪ spirit level, a measuring tool and a pencil. It is vital that the first panel is hung straight. The panels are numbered at the top in the order they should be hung. If you are using ready-mixed wallpaper paste, use a paste for non-woven wallpaper or one for woven wallpaper with <20% dry content.īefore hanging, make sure no panels are missing and none have any defects or damage. If you do add more, the wallpaper may not fix properly. The paste should be nice and thick, so don’t use more than 4 litres (1 US gallon) of water when mixing. Leave the paste to stand for 5 minutes and stir again. You should also prime the surface if it has bright colours that could show through the wall mural.įill a clean bucket with 4 litres (1 US gallon) of lukewarm water and slowly add the paste powder while stirring briskly. If you hang our premium murals on a dense surface that does not absorb moisture, it may take several days for the paste to dry, as our premium papers are not as breathable as our standard ones. Porous surfaces include skimmed walls, walls with old wallpaper, particle board or similar. If the surface is porous, please apply a primer/mist coat or prepaste before papering. Clean the surface and apply filler where necessary. Remove any old paint or wallpaper that is coming off. Make sure the surface is smooth and clean

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