Guide 05
Installation Day Readiness
Wallpaper installation is one of the final finishing steps in a project. For the best results, the jobsite should be clean, complete, and ready before our team arrives.
Wallpaper Is Part of the Finish Schedule
Our work should happen after major construction, drywall repairs, sanding, painting, cabinetry, countertops, flooring, and dusty work are complete. Our team should not be scheduled while other trades are actively sanding, painting, cutting wood, installing cabinets, or performing dusty construction in the same installation area.
Before Our Team Arrives
Please make sure:
- The room is clean and accessible
- Furniture is moved away from the walls
- Wall repairs and painting are completed
- The walls are dry and properly primed
- Electrical plates and wall fixtures are ready to be removed or addressed
- There is proper lighting and working electricity
- Plumbing, cabinetry, countertops, trim, and major construction work are complete
- Other trades are not actively working in the same room
Dust and Active Construction
Wallpaper should not be installed in an active construction environment. Dust, wet paint, unfinished repairs, active carpentry, flooring work, or other trades working in the same area can affect the installation process and the final finish. For best results, wallpaper should be scheduled near the end of the project — after the space is clean and ready, but before final furniture placement when possible.
Access and Workspace
Our installers need enough room to work safely and efficiently — space for ladders, work tables, tools, wallpaper rolls, paste, and layout preparation. For larger projects, we may need a clean area nearby for cutting and organizing material.
Material On Site
Wallpaper should be delivered and available before the installation date. Confirm in advance:
- Correct pattern
- Correct colorway
- Correct quantity
- Matching dye lots or batch numbers when applicable
- No visible shipping damage
Our Recommendation
To avoid delays or additional visits, please make sure the space is fully ready before installation day. If our team arrives and the jobsite is not prepared, the project may need to be rescheduled and additional trip fees may apply.