Wallpaper symbols - Discover the meaning of wallpaper symbols for your project
Are you planning to design the children's room with new wallpaper and are unsure what the symbols on the wallpaper inserts in the wallpaper rolls mean? On this page we explain the most important wallpaper symbols such as seamless, straight seam, washable and wall adhesive technique. This way you know exactly which wallpaper suits your needs and how to apply it correctly. Discover our helpful tips now and make wallpapering child's play!
Seamless
Here you don't have to pay attention to the patterns when gluing.
Straight seam
The same pattern must be glued next to each other at the same height.
Offset seam
The pattern on the next strip must be shifted by the specified repeat in the pattern height.
Gluing upside down
Every second strip is turned upside down and wallpapered.
Attaching horizontally
Attaching horizontally means that the strip is glued horizontally instead of vertically.
Sufficient lightfastness
The surface is sufficiently protected from light.
Satisfactory lightfastness
The surface of the wallpaper is made of a medium-class material and has satisfactory lightfastness.
Good lightfastness
The wallpaper surface is well lightfast and can therefore withstand strong sunlight.
Very good lightfastness
The bright colors of the wallpaper are very well preserved.
Excellent lightfastness
The surface of the wallpaper has excellent lightfastness.
Double cut
Applies to seamless, heavy wall coverings. Each new strip of wallpaper overlaps the new one by approx. 5-8 cm. In the area where the two strips overlap, both are cut with a sliding foot knife.
Can be removed dry without leaving any residue
The wallpaper can be removed from the wall dry without leaving any residue. Non-woven wallpapers have this property.
Duplicated embossed covering
This is a sign of a high-quality embossed wallpaper made of two layers of paper that are laminated together. However, the embossing remains stable when wallpapering.
Can be removed wet
The wallpaper must be soaked well with water or wallpaper remover and completely removed.
Can be split
The top layer of the wallpaper can be removed dry. The bottom layer remains on the wall.
Impact resistance
These are particularly resistant special coverings with a hard-elastic surface.
Paste the wallpaper
Apply the adhesive or paste to the wall covering.
Pre-pasted wall covering
The back of the wallpaper is pre-coated with paste, which is activated by water.
Wall adhesive technology
The surface, e.g. the wall, is coated with paste or glue. Non-woven wallpaper has this property.
Water-resistant
You can dab fresh paste stains with a damp sponge.
Washable
Dirt other than oil, grease, etc. can be removed with a mild soap solution and a sponge.
Highly washable
Dirt that does not contain oil or grease can be wiped off with a mild soap solution.
Scrub-resistant
Water-soluble dirt can be removed with a light soap solution or mild scouring agent in combination with a sponge or a soft brush.
Highly scrub-resistant
The dirt can be removed with a mild scouring agent and a brush.