Installation & Assembly

Instructions for Applying Your Decal

NOTE!

If your walls are textured or you have used low-VOC paint, see following page first.

Adhesion issues will occur if instructions are not followed. Do not attempt to install your

decal before following these guidelines. Please contact us with any questions.

Step 1: ACCLIMATE DECAL

Allow your decal to acclimate to it's environment. At least 48 hours prior to installation,

place your decal in the room that it's to be installed in. This allows the decal to shrink or

expand (acclimate) to the humidity and temperature in your home, before being placed on

your wall. If you have recently painted, allow 72+ hours for the paint to outgas / cure

before installing your decal.

Step 2: CLEAN WALL

Use a warm damp cloth to wipe down the surface and let it dry at least 24 hours before

installation. DO NOT use soap or cleaning agents. They can make your decal stick poorly.

Step 3: GET HELP

Given the size of our decals, it’s best to install with two people.

Step 4: ALIGN DECAL AND SQUEEGEE LEFT SIDE ONTO WALL

Remove the scored center strip of backing paper from the decal. DO NOT REMOVE THE

ENTIRE BACKING PAPER - ONLY THE CENTER SCORED STRIP. Once you've decided

where you want your decal located, and have ensured that it's level, lightly affix the center

of the decal to the wall. Temporarily tape right end of decal to the wall with masking tape,

as you'll be working on the left-hand side first.

Once the decal is in position, start at the center of the decal and carefully peel

approximately 12 inches of backing paper from the center towards the left. Work the

squeegee at a 45 angle, horizontally pushing the air out from behind the decal, towards

the backing paper. Once you get within 2 to 3 inches of the backing paper, peel another

foot of backing away. Repeat above process until you reach the end of the decal. If you

make a mistake, gently peel the decal off the wall and reposition it. Take your time and

you'll do just fine. See supplemental "technique" page for additional guidance.

Step 5: SQUEEGEE RIGHT SIDE ONTO WALL

Repeat process from Step #4 to adhere the right side of the decal onto the wall.

TIP: Use hair dryer on low heat to help work bubbles out, if they appear.

TIP: On difficult bubbles, pop with safety pin or sewing needle. Squeegee air our towards

the open hole.

TIP: See the "About" section on our Etsy page for a time-lapse video of the installation

process.

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Instructions for Applying Your Decal NOTE! If your walls are textured or you have used low-VOC paint, see following page first. Adhesion issues will occur if instructions are not followed. Do not attempt to install your decal before following these guidelines. Please contact us with any questions. Step 1: ACCLIMATE DECAL Allow your decal to acclimate to it's environment. At least 48 hours prior to installation, place your decal in the room that it's to be installed in.
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Guidelines for Heavily Textured Walls and Low-VOC Paint LOW-VOC PAINT Low-VOC paints leave a residue on your wall that must be removed prior to installation of your decal. The residue from the paint will counteract the adhesive on your decal, if not removed. To remove the residue and prep your wall, soak a lint-free rag in isopropyl (rubbing) alcohol, and wipe the wall down thoroughly. Let dry for 30 minutes.
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Squeegee and Backing Paper Technique TECHNIQUE: Remove scored center piece of backing paper from backside of decal. Ensure decal is level and lightly affix center of decal to wall. Peel approximately 12" of backing paper from left-side center of decal, and begin adhering to the wall. Do not peel more than 12" of backing paper off at a time. Hold Squeegee at 45 degree angle, working from the center of the decal vertically and slightly horizontally.