printed on the label, below is a list of these symbols and their meanings:
        | Offset Match - The pattern 'drops' half way down the repeat (can be wasteful) Paste The Paper - Apply adhesive to wallpaper Paste the Wall - Apply the adhesive to the wall Ready Pasted - To activate the adhesive, the wallpaper needs to be soaked in water Pattern Repeat - This tells you the size of the pattern. Direction of Hanging - The open end of the roll is the top of the pattern Reverse Alternate Lengths - This prevents 'shading' when applying 'plain' papers Spongeable - A damp sponge or soft cloth can be carefully used to remove adhesive at time of hanging. Washable - When finished, some dirt and stains can be carefully removed by using a wet cloth and soapy water. Super Washable - When finished, dirt and most water based stains can be removed from the face of the paper using a wet sponge or cloth Scrubbable - A mild detergent, soft brush, sponge, cloth & mild abrasive can be carefully used to remove dirt and stains. Strippable - Can be stripped from wall when dry. Peelable - The face of the paper (the vinyl), can be peeled away from the backing paper which remains adhered to wall. Wet Removable - The paper needs to be soaked with water and/or stripping gent to re-activate adhesive. Can also be steamed. Overlap and Spliced - When hanging, instead of butt joining the paper, you must overlap the paper and use a knife to splice through both layers. Moderate Light Fastness - If subjected to direct sunlight, the paper could be quite vulnerable to fading over a period of time. Good Light Fastness - When subjected to direct sunlight, the paper should be less prone to fading until some considerable time has passed. |
