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John Mark — Luxury Wallcoverings

Installation & Care

Fabric-Backed Vinyl WallcoveringInstallation & Care.

01

General Material Guidance

Supporting the John Mark Naturals Performance Vinyl collection: a fabric-backed vinyl construction for performance and contract interiors, 54 in / 137 cm wide, with product weight groups including 15 oz, 20 oz and 35 oz.

  • Inspect the material before installation.
  • Confirm the correct product and reference/code.
  • Confirm sufficient material is available.
  • Confirm you have the product-specific technical information.

02

Before Installation

  • Confirm the correct wallcovering has been supplied.
  • Confirm sufficient material is available before beginning.
  • Inspect all material before cutting.
  • Inspect rolls or panels in good natural or neutral light.
  • Understand the expected natural variation before installation.
  • Plan the installation and seam positions before cutting.

03

Wall Preparation

The installation surface should be:

  • Sound
  • Clean
  • Dry
  • Smooth
  • Appropriately prepared for wallcovering

Underlying damp or wall defects should be resolved before installation.

04

Layout

  • Establish an accurate vertical (plumb) reference.
  • Plan seam locations.
  • Consider prominent architectural features.
  • Plan panel positions before cutting.

05

Adhesive

Use the adhesive and installation method specified for the particular wallcovering and substrate. If this information has not been supplied, contact John Mark Naturals before installation.

06

Installation

  • Handle the wallcovering carefully throughout installation.
  • Avoid contaminating the decorative face with adhesive.
  • Follow the adhesive and installation method specified for the particular wallcovering.

07

Care

Cleaning and maintenance requirements may vary by product. Refer to the relevant technical information before using water, cleaning products or other treatments on the wallcovering.

08

Product-Specific Installation Instructions

Adhesive, pasting method, soaking or booking times, seam treatment and primer requirements are specific to each wallcovering and its substrate. Always follow the instructions supplied with your wallcovering, or request the information available for your product.

Need Product-Specific Guidance?

Installation requirements can vary by wallcovering. Contact our team for the information available for your selected product.

This guidance is provided as general information. Product construction, substrates and site conditions can vary. Product-specific instructions supplied with the wallcovering take precedence. Where there is any uncertainty, contact John Mark Naturals before cutting or installation.