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Maximum Wallpapers journal

Wallpaper care

Useful guidance for the work that happens before, during and after a wallcovering project. Start with the surface, and the finished room has a far better chance to feel considered.

Landscape wallpaper mural in a finished dining room

Guides

Smooth prepared wall with masking tape and wallpaper installation tools

How to Prepare Walls for Wallpaper

A clear checklist for getting a wall smooth, clean and ready before installation day.

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Pink patterned wallpaper in a finished powder room

How to Clean Wallpaper Without Damaging It

A careful, material-first guide to dusting, spot-cleaning and knowing when to stop.

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Floral wallpaper installed in a finished reading room

How to Measure for Wallpaper

A practical way to measure walls, account for pattern repeat and order with confidence.

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Wallpaper samples and tools in the Maximum Wallpapers studio

Wallpaper Types: How to Choose the Right Material for Your Room

A room-by-room guide to vinyl, non-woven, grasscloth, paper, murals and peel-and-stick wallcoverings.

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Palm wallpaper in a finished bathroom

How Long Does Wallpaper Last? What Changes the Answer

A practical guide to wallpaper lifespan, from material and wall preparation to sunlight, humidity and everyday care.

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Finished blue plaid wallpaper installation in a dining room

How to Remove Wallpaper Glue Without Damaging the Wall

A careful, step-by-step method for softening wallpaper paste, cleaning residue and getting the wall ready for its next finish.

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