OUR STORY

As a small, independent business, we keep our overheads low - a saving we are able to pass on to our customers with the competitive rates we offer. Our business has grown predominantly through word of mouth and many new customers come to us on the strength of recommendation.

On every project, we work with great care to ensure precise and neatly joined edges. Before every project, we make sure to listen to your requirements and needs and always do our best to provide results that will match your vision and expectations. 

With years of experience in wallpaper hanging we offer a bespoke but affordable luxury wallpaper hanging service which includes the installation of fine quality wall-coverings, wallpaper hand prints, silks, fabrics, metallic wallpapers, flocks & foils and more. 

Free estimates are available on all work without obligation. Before commencing work, we will visit your property to assess your individual requirements, ensuring you're completely happy.

Reasons to Use Lining Paper (Blank-stock) when Installing Wall-coverings

The majority of people are unaware of all of the benefits of using a lining paper when hanging wallpaper - when paperhangers push to have a liner installed its not because they are trying to pad the bill, its the only way to fully guarantee the job against a wallpaper failure beyond their control. The majority of wallpaper manufacturers call for it in their hanging instructions and will not warranty their product if it is not used. These are several reasons why lining paper should be used and why we only guarantee our work if lining paper is installed:-

Smooth finish - The most common reason for using a lining paper is to smooth out the wall. This is important in order to get a good flat finish on your walls. A thin lining paper can be used to disguise any hairline cracks in the wall's plastering whilst thicker grade lining papers can be used to help cover pitting and more noticeable plastering imperfections.

Reducing Shrinkage - Some wallpapers, especially woven ones, tend to expand when wet and shrink when dry. This can leave gaps between sheets of wallpaper even if you have taken every care not to let this happen whilst hanging the paper. By using lining paper you are actually helping with the drying process which in turn holds the wallpaper in its expanded shape as required for a better looking finish.

Reducing Staining - There are two ways in which staining might occur to your wallpaper. Firstly substances on the wall itself might leach into the wallpaper once hung and cause staining. The use of lining paper eliminates this risk as the wallpaper itself is not in direct contact with the wall. Secondly when paste is applied to some wallpaper the added moisture can cause colors to bleed or run. As lining paper speeds up the drying process it can help to reduce this issue.

Durability - Pulp papers expand when wet and exert a shrink tension on the wall as they dry. If they are hung on a wall that has a layer of cheap paint on it (or even a wall with a bad coat of paint several layers beneath the current one) the tension can slowly pull the bad layer off and pop the seams. Lining paper acts as a surface strengthener since the pulp paper on top bonds to the lining paper below to form an extremely strong lamination. Therefore by using lining paper your wallpaper will have increased durability and is much more likely to stay in place.

Insulation - Every layer of paper you apply to the walls of your home creates an extra layer of insulation. The trapped air in between the lining paper and the wall and subsequently the lining paper and the wallpaper will help to trap air - keeping your home warmer and saving you energy.