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FABRIC BACKED WALLCOVERING HANGING INSTRUCTIONS
VINYL WALLCOVERING SURFACE PREPARATION
All wall surfaces should be structurally sound. Sand finished plaster should be smoothed. In order to insure good adhesion, old wallcovering and loose paint flakes
should be removed. All wall surfaces should be primed with a suitable acrylic primer. Do not hang vinyl over ballpoint pen writing, wax crayon, wick pen markings, or
foreign matter that may be on the wall. These impurities may bleed through the vinyl even a year after installation. It is suggested that lead pencils be used to mark
vinyl or walls as the use of a pencil should not produce bleed through after effects.
In order to insure maximum smoothness of installation, nail heads,
nicks, gouges and other surface imperfections should be sanded smooth
and sealed. On new walls, dry wall joints should be taped, bedded
and sanded smooth.
One of the characteristics of vinyl wallcovering is that it
has little or no moisture permeability. This characteristic can
be an important benefit in terms of cleanability and wall protection
and in limiting interior moisture (e.g., bathrooms) from entering
the wall cavity. However, if the design, construction or maintenance
of a building, or other circumstances allows liquid or vapor moisture
to accumulate in a wall or wall cavity, vinyl wallcovering can act
as a vapor barrier restricting the escape of moisture and increasing
the risk of mold growth.
Buildings that have moisture infiltration problems are at risk
for mold and mildew growth and any such problems must be corrected
prior to the installation of vinyl wallcovering. This product is
intended for use in buildings that are properly designed and maintained
to avoid moisture infiltration, condensation and/or accumulation
at wall cavities and wall surfaces, particularly in warm, humid
climates.
THE MICRO-VENTING OPTION
All Symphony wallcoverings offer you the manufacturing option of micro-venting to
allow moisture to pass more easily from one side of the wallcovering to the other.
Since micro-venting lets moisture escape through the wallcoverings from both sides,
however, it may not be suitable in areas such as "clean rooms," bathrooms or rooms,
such as in hospitals, where anti-bacterial conditions are required. Venting wallcovering
cannot in itself prevent mold or mildew unless the cause for excess moisture is
eliminated.
All micro-venting Symphony wallcoverings continue to meet either Type I or Type
II specifications per federal spec. CCC-W-408D. The decision to order the microventing
option will not in any way affect the beauty, strength or performance of Symphony
wallcoverings.
ADHESIVE
A PREMIUM QUALITY PREMIXED FULL STRENGTH VINYL ADHESIVE SHOULD BE
APPLIED TO THE FABRIC SIDE OF THE WALLCOVERING RATHER THAN THE WALL.
DO NOT DILUTE PASTE.
The adhesive should be stored at room temperature (70°F).
APPLICATION
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Store the wallcovering in a clean, dry and protected
environment. Maintain for 72 hours at not less than 70°F
(but less than 100°F) prior to and during the installation. |
| 2. |
Before cutting, be sure the pattern and color
are satisfactory as specified. |
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Before hanging, examine pattern for color uniformity
and repeat in design. If there is no design repeat (random texture)
patterns should normally be reverse hung. |
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Wall surface should be smooth, clean, dry, structurally
sound, free of mold, mildew, grease, or stains, and undamaged. |
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Before installation, verify that wall
moisture content does not exceed 4% (using a suitable moisture meter) and that active
moisture or water vapor infiltration is not present. |
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Before installation, verify that walls
are free from mold and mildew. If mold or mildew is present, or if walls show visible
moisture damage, or if moisture content exceeds recommendations, do not proceed
with installation until the condition has been fully corrected under the direction
of a qualified expert. Moisture in and behind the wall must be eliminated. Depending
upon the severity of the damage, mold or mildew in many cases may be removed by
washing the walls with warm, soapy water and/or treating with a diluted bleach solution.
Walls then must be fully dried prior to application of wallcovering. Application
of mildew inhibitor primer products is recommended. However, severe or persistent
mold or mildew conditions require professional evaluation and remediation. |
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All material must be installed in numerical roll
sequence starting with the highest number. |
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Apply an even coat of adhesive to the fabric side
of material using a roller or pasting machine. The wallcovering
should be booked for a minimum of 12 minutes. When pasting several
strips in advance, booking is recommended to insure proper wetting
out of the fibers and to prevent drying out of paste on the
edges. Install wallcovering using a plastic smoother, working
out air bubbles.
Caution: REMOVE EXCESS PASTE IMMEDIATELY WITH CLEAN WARM WATER AND A MOIST NATURAL
SPONGE. DO NOT USE MAN MADE (i.e. POLYESTER) SPONGES. DRY WITH A CLEAN CLOTH. IF
EXCESS PASTE IS NOT REMOVED PERMANENT DAMAGE COULD RESULT TO THE FACE OF THE VINYL. |
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Caution: REMOVE EXCESS PASTE IMMEDIATELY WITH CLEAN WARM
WATER AND A MOIST NATURAL SPONGE. DO NOT USE MAN MADE (i.e. POLYESTER)
SPONGES. TAMP DRY WITH A CLEAN CLOTH; DO NOT RUB. IF EXCESS PASTE IS NOT REMOVED
PERMANENT DAMAGE COULD RESULT TO THE FACE OF THE VINYL. |
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IF AFTER APPLYING THREE (3) STRIPS, THERE
IS SOME QUESTION OF APPEARANCE, STOP AND CONTACT YOUR LOCAL
REPRESENTATIVE. |
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This wallcovering is untrimmed. Both match and random patterns must be double cut.
On match patterns we recommend notching the overlapping selvage exposing the underlying
pattern to insure a proper match. |
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Only full widths of material should be used for the most satisfactory installation.
Headers can cause unsatisfactory shading if hung out of sequence; as with all vinyl
wallcovering, certain deeply embossed patterns will provide a more satisfactory
seam if a selvage is taken from each side of the sheet ("double cut"). Do not "score"
the dry wall. |
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After installation, the walls and wallcovering
should be monitored for potential moisture or vapor infiltration.
Any such infiltration after installation must be promptly eliminated. |
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Use of a mildew inhibitor in the adhesive is recommended. |
MAINTENANCE - VINYL WALLCOVERING SURFACES
Listed below (in the preferred order of use) are the solutions that
can be used for cleaning.
| 1. |
Clear warm water. |
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Mild soapy warm water, then rinse. |
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Isopropyl Alcohol (a.k.a. rubbing alcohol). |
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Do not use solvent based cleaning agents, lacquer
thinners, nail polish remover, pine oil or cleaning agents containing
bleach, which may cause discoloration over a period of time. |
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It is recommended that cleaning be done with a natural
sponge. A cloth or towel should only be used to tamp dry (not rub). Do not use manmade (i.e. polyester) sponges. |
Limited and Exclusive Warranty
J.Josephson warrants to the purchaser that for a period of five
years after delivery our vinyl wallcovering products will be free
of manufacturing defects, will conform to our published specifications
and will not separate from backing or exhibit bleeding or staining
caused by defects in the products. Purchaser's sole and exclusive
remedy shall be replacement of defective product or refund of the
purchase price at J.Josephson's
option.
This limited warranty does not cover and expressly excludes any claim,
damage, loss or expense arising out of or relating to: (a) accident
or vandalism; (b) abuse, misuse or unapproved use of the product;
(c) installation contrary to the Hanging Instructions and good installation
practices; (d) mold or mildew: (e) abnormal conditions of use; (f)
improper maintenance or failure to maintain; (g) improper storage,
handling or shipment; (h) use of incompatible adhesive, materials,
tools or equipment; and (i) design, installation or construction deficiencies
of any kind or nature.
THIS LIMITED WARRANTY IS THE SOLE AND EXCLUSIVE WARRANTY GIVEN
BY J.Josephson WITH RESPECT TO THIS PRODUCT. ALL OTHER REPRESENTATIONS
AND WARRANTIES, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, ARE EXPRESSLY DISCLAIMED, INCLUDING
ANY IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY, FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR
PURPOSE OR CLAIMED TO ARISE FROM COURSE OF DEALING OR USAGE AND TRADE
PRACTICE.
In no event will J.Josephson be liable for indirect, consequential,
special or exemplary damages, whether based in contract, tort, strict
liability, warranty or otherwise. This exclusive warranty shall supersede
and control any other representations and warranties with respect
to this product. |
