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<div class="name">Designer Wallcoverings & Fabrics</div>
<div class="contact">(888) 373-4564 · www.DesignerWallcoverings.com · info@designerwallcoverings.com</div>
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<h1>Vegan Leather for Walls — Hanging Instruction Sheet</h1>
<p class="sub">Installation guidance for upholstery-grade vegan (faux) leather & vinyl applied as a wallcovering.</p>
<h2>Quick Reference</h2>
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<thead><tr><th>Step</th><th>Recommendation</th></tr></thead>
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<tr><td class="k">Wall</td><td>Clean, dry, smooth, and primed with an acrylic wallcovering primer.</td></tr>
<tr><td class="k">Adhesive</td><td>Heavy-duty clear strippable wallcovering adhesive, or a clay adhesive recommended by the vinyl manufacturer.</td></tr>
<tr><td class="k">Adhesive application</td><td>Paste the <strong>wall</strong>—not the material—whenever possible.</td></tr>
<tr><td class="k">Material</td><td>Keep the face clean; avoid getting paste on the vinyl surface.</td></tr>
<tr><td class="k">Seams</td><td>Butt seams only; do not overlap.</td></tr>
<tr><td class="k">Smoothing</td><td>Use a soft plastic smoother wrapped in microfiber, or a wallpaper roller, to avoid embossing damage.</td></tr>
<tr><td class="k">Temperature</td><td>65–85°F (18–29°C).</td></tr>
<tr><td class="k">Drying</td><td>Avoid rapid heating or airflow during cure.</td></tr>
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<h2>Why Paste the Wall?</h2>
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<p class="lead">Many upholstery vinyls have:</p>
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<li>Knit or woven fabric backings</li>
<li>Foam backings</li>
<li>Dimensional-stability issues when saturated</li>
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<p class="lead">Applying adhesive directly to the backing can:</p>
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<li>Cause expansion</li>
<li>Soften the backing</li>
<li>Increase seam movement</li>
<li>Lead to bubbles</li>
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<p>Applying adhesive to the wall allows more uniform tack while keeping the vinyl dimensionally stable.</p>
<h2>Guild / Industry Recommendations</h2>
<p class="lead">The Wallcovering Installers Association (WIA) and PDCA guidelines generally recommend:</p>
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<li>Prime the wall first.</li>
<li>Spread adhesive evenly on the wall using the specified nap roller.</li>
<li>Hang dry material into the wet adhesive.</li>
<li>Do <strong>not</strong> book upholstery vinyl unless specifically instructed.</li>
<li>Roll seams lightly only.</li>
<li>Immediately remove adhesive from the face with clean water and microfiber cloths.</li>
<li>Test adhesive on a sample before installation.</li>
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<h2>Suitable Adhesives</h2>
<p class="lead">Examples commonly used include (always confirm compatibility with the vinyl backing):</p>
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<li>Roman PRO-838 Heavy Duty Clear</li>
<li>Roman PRO-732 Clear</li>
<li>Roman PRO-880 Ultra Clear</li>
<li>Dynamite 111 Heavy Duty Clear</li>
<li>Golden Harvest GH-34 Clear</li>
<li>Zinsser SureGrip Heavy Duty (where approved)</li>
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<h2>Things to Avoid</h2>
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<li>✗ Pre-pasting the material unless specified</li>
<li>✗ Overworking seams</li>
<li>✗ Stretching the vinyl</li>
<li>✗ Excessive seam rolling</li>
<li>✗ Installing over unprimed drywall</li>
<li>✗ Solvent-based contact adhesives for full-wall applications (unless specifically engineered for that use)</li>
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<h2>Before Starting — Confirm</h2>
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<li>Fire-rating requirements (ASTM E84 / Class A if used commercially).</li>
<li>Whether the upholstery vinyl carries a wallcovering approval.</li>
<li>The recommended adhesive from the vinyl manufacturer.</li>
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<p class="note">This sheet provides general installation guidance for upholstery-grade vegan leather / vinyl used as a wallcovering. Product backings and manufacturer requirements vary — always follow the specific vinyl manufacturer’s written instructions and test on a sample before full installation. © Designer Wallcoverings & Fabrics.</p>
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