Wallpaper
WALLIES FAQs
What
are WALLIES?
WALLIES are pre-pasted,
vinyl-coated wallpaper cutouts. Each pack of WALLIES cutouts contains
25 cutouts.
The WALLIES also
come in larger wallpaper murals. Murals consist of one or more
pieces, with variations in the sizes.
Do
I have to cut them out myself?
No. WALLIES come already
die-cut in each unique shape.
Do
I need to use wallpaper paste to put them up?
No. WALLIES are pre-pasted.
You just wet the back of the WALLIES with a wet sponge for a few
seconds and then stick them to the wall. It is so easy.
Murals must be wet,
either by running them under the faucet or dipping in water.
Can
I get them off once I stick them up?
Yes. WALLIES are made
to be durable and to stay put once they are up, but when you are
ready to take them off they can be stripped off by wetting them
again. We suggest peeling off as much as possible first. Then
use a spray bottle to wet the remaining paper on the wall. Let
it sit for a minute and use a putty knife, if necessary, to gently
scrape off the rest.
Can
I hang them in a moist bathroom?
Yes. WALLIES are vinyl-coated
so they can be washed and they can withstand the moisture in a
bathroom. Just don't put them right in the shower. Direct water
flow will cause them to strip off.
Where
can I put WALLIES ?
WALLIES are perfect
for walls, of course. But they also work great on furniture, clay
or ceramic pots, picture frames, craft items, floor and table
runners, wooden hope chests, lampshades, gift wrapping, invitations,
bulletin boards, ceramic tile....the list is nearly endless. The
only place you can't stick WALLIES is on slick plastic surfaces.
WALLIES on ceramic tile should be located away from high moisture
areas, such as backsplashes on sinks.
How
long should I wait before applying WALLIES to a surface that has
just been painted?
Each paint manufacturer
will have suggested times for waiting before applying a second
coat of paint and these suggestions should be followed for applying
WALLIES . They may also provide an amount of time for curing the
paint before doing anything else to its surface. Paint should
definitely be completely dry before WALLIES application, but the
best guideline is to follow manufacturer instructions.
Will
WALLIES hurt the surface underneath when I take them off?
No. WALLIES are made
to strip off without damage to the surface. If a putty knife is
used to scrape the moistened WALLIES off the wall, be sure to
scrape gently.
Can I put them on existing wallpaper?
Yes.
Are
WALLIES safe for scrapbooking?
Scrapbookers
love WALLIES . Unfortunately the cutouts are not 100% acid-free.
However many people have gotten around this problem by spraying
the WALLIES with products like Archival Mist® or by placing
archival quality papers between the WALLIES and their treasured
photos. We suggest you do what feels right to you. Their acidity
is only slight.
Can
I apply WALLIES to tile, mirrors/windows and textured walls?
Yes.
WALLIES adhere easily to hard, smooth surfaces like tile and glass.
With textured walls, WALLIES adhere best when the texture is not
too rough and the surface has been painted.
Raw wood surfaces or
porous, textured wallpaper usually poses a problem as the porous
surface will absorb the wet glue and result in a weak bond. In
this case you may want to reinforce the bond with a little spray
adhesive.
Are
WALLIES easy enough for my kids to decorate their own rooms?
You
bet.
Can
I use WALLIES for decoupage?
Absolutely!
Just wet the back and stick them on and seal them like you would
any decoupage cutout. See our projects page for some great ideas.
Can
I put WALLIES on furniture that goes outside?
We
do not recommend it unless you polyurethane over the WALLIES to
seal them. Extremes in temperature and humidity are not good for
WALLIES . Like other wallpaper products, WALLIES can fade with
time from extensive direct exposure to ultraviolet rays.
How
many WALLIES does it take to decorate a room?
Well,
it's hard to say. Obviously it depends on the size of your room.
Each WALLIES package contains 25 cutouts. Some are larger than
others: for instance the Noah's Ark is 6 1/2 inches wide while
the Purple Pansy is just 2 inches wide. As a general rule you
can usually do a thorough job with one pack for a small room,
like a bathroom, and 3 packs for a normal bedroom. We suggest
you use your best judgment.
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