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Peony

Peony

Peony is from the Chelsea Papers collection. It takes inspiration from the ornamental flower and is a bold and curvaceous pattern than brings contemporary glamour to a traditional floral design. Available in 20 colourways.

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Preparation & Application - Interior

Wallpaper

The following guidelines apply to the dragged, striped and patterned wallpapers.

Surface Preparation

  • Remove any traces of dirt, old wallpaper or flaking paint.
  • Cracks and irregularities should be filled with a suitable filler.
  • All surfaces must be clean and dry.
  • Damp walls should be treated before hanging.
  • Unsound paint should be sealed with an appropriate primer.
  • Gloss painted surfaces should be sanded before hanging.


Wallpaper Application

  • Check that the wallpaper rolls are undamaged and that the wallpaper and colourway are correct.
  • Check pattern repeat before cutting lengths according to the height of the wall and allow two-three inches at the top and bottom for trimming.
  • Select a wallpaper paste that is suitable for hanging a paper of more than 140gsm weight. We recommend Farrow & Ball Wallpaper Paste, which is specially formulated for Farrow & Ball wallpapers.
  • Apply an even coat of paste to the wallpaper, making sure that the edges are well pasted. Remove any excess paste. Allow the paper to soak for approximately five minutes, until pliable. To avoid shrinkage do not over paste, soak or stretch the paper.
  • If the papers are batch numbered they should be hung consecutively.
  • For dragged papers only it is important to reverse the top and bottom on each alternative length hung.
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For use on exterior woodwork to provide a protective and breathable foundation when using Exterior Eggshell or Full Gloss. For use on plaster when using Estate® Emulsion and Modern Emulsion. Available in ten colours. For use on bare wood when using Estate® Eggshell, Full Gloss and Dead Flat. Available in ten colours. The primer you have selected is not available.

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