RICCI WABI SABI Wabi Sabi Birch Installation Guide

: June 10, 2024
: RICCI

Table of Contents

WABI SABI Wabi Sabi Birch
Product Information
Acceptable Wall Surfaces
Installation Guide
Cleaning and Maintenance
Contact Information
ACCEPTABLE WALL SURFACES
UNACCEPTABLE WALL SURFACES
GETTING STARTED
PREP THE WALL SURFACE
PROPER ALIGNMENT
APPLYING THE ADHESIVE
APPLY THE WALLPAPER PANEL
TRIM
FINAL NOTES
Documents / Resources

WABI SABI Wabi Sabi Birch

Product Information

WABI-SABI is a customizable muralpaper designed for interior use. It is a standard design that can be tailored to fit the dimensions of your project and appears seamless when installed. The wallcovering has a Class A Fire Rating and is certified as a very low VOC emissions product. The product is quite resilient but requires proper care.

Acceptable Wall Surfaces

Flat paints

Installation Guide

We highly recommend hiring a professional wallpaper installer. If you need to locate an installer, you can visit wallcoveringinstallers.org. Ensure that the wall surface is clean and free of any objects such as nails, hooks, or fixtures. If you need to install around an outlet/switch, shut off the power to the circuit and remove the faceplate. Install the paper over the box and trim any excess material covering the outlet hole along the edges. Reinstall the faceplate after installation. Proper alignment of the first panel is critical for a straight and level installation. Use a digital laser level for accuracy and refer to the Design Layout Document provided with your project. Each panel has a label on the back indicating sequence and direction.

Cleaning and Maintenance

The product is quite resilient, but proper care is important. Wipe carefully with a slightly damp cloth or dust regularly. Avoid using abrasives and test any cleaning method in a discrete area first. If an extra layer of protection is required, we recommend using Matte MasterClear Supreme Protective Clear Coat by Modern Masters.
Note: that this will alter the luster of the finish, so please test on a sample swatch.

Contact Information

If you have any questions about the product or installation, please do not hesitate to contact Ricci Studio at studio@lianericci.com. Don’t forget to tag us on social media riccistudio #riccistudio.

WABI-SABI is a Standard Muralpaper design that is customized to ﬁt your project’s dimensions and appears seamless when installed. This product is designed for interior use only. We highly recommend hiring a professional wallpaper installer. You can locate an installer in your area at wallcoveringinstallers.org. Ricci Studio assumes no responsibility if your mural is not installed as outlined in this guide.

ACCEPTABLE WALL SURFACES

smooth, painted drywall or sheetrock
non-textured, smooth wallpaper
orange peel and knockdown surfaces
other lightly textured surfaces
smooth wood surfaces
painted/primed/stained plywood/hardboard/masonite using ﬂat paints

UNACCEPTABLE WALL SURFACES

heavily textured, porous, or uneven wall surfaces
wallpapers with “easy-clean” or Teﬂon coatings
exterior wall surfaces
unpainted drywall or walls with inferior paint applications
walls exposed to extremely humid conditions
heavily textured brick or concrete surfaces
glossy or enamel painted surfaces

GETTING STARTED

Unroll and arrange wallpaper panels on the ﬂoor as they will be installed on the wall. Note that your mural is designed to have a two-inch overlap between panels for a clean, double-cut trim. Examine the panels closely. If any damage is apparent or if you have any questions about what you have received, please call Liane Ricci directly at 310-936-5925. No claims will be honored after merchandise has been cut or hung. Please note that as with any artisan product, imperfections may occur. Subtle differences in tone, color, or brushstroke are characteristics of hand-crafted wallpaper, and should not be considered a defect.

PREP THE WALL SURFACE

If your project requires install around an outlet/switch, shut off power to the circuit and remove the faceplate. You will install the paper over the box and trim away excess material covering the outlet hole along the edges and reinstall the faceplate. Remove any objects such as nails, hooks, or ﬁxtures, and clean the wall surface with a damp cloth to remove any dust. Do not use chemical cleaners. Allow adequate time for wall to dry.

PROPER ALIGNMENT

Proper alignment of the ﬁrst panel is important for a straight and level installation. We recommend using a digital laser level for accuracy. Please refer to the Design Layout Document provided for your project. Each panel is labeled with a sticker on the backside indicating sequence and direction. Starting with your ﬁrst panel, position the paper on the wall in the desired position and mark the wall lightly with a pencil with the help of an assistant.

APPLYING THE ADHESIVE

Our WABI-SABI Muralpaper weighs approximately 0.16 lbs per square foot. For the best results, we recommend using DYNAMITE 234 PREMIUM HEAVY DUTY CLEAR STRIPPABLE WALLCOVERING ADHESIVE for the strongest hold and cleanest application. Lay your ﬁrst panel face down on a drop cloth on the ﬂoor. Apply the adhesive using a paint roller or stiff bristle brush to the entire back side of the panel, taking extra care to avoid getting adhesive on the painted side. ‘Book’ the panel for 5-10 minutes before proceeding. (You may book the panel and carefully insert it into a large plastic bag for up to one hour. The plastic bag will keep your edges from drying out while allowing it to set. You may also ‘paste prime’ the corners of your walls for stronger adhesion.)

APPLY THE WALLPAPER PANEL

Have a damp cloth handy to wipe any adhesive from the surface as you hang your panels. With your assistant, lift the panel and using the reference marks you made earlier, align the panel to the wall. Using a felt squeegee tool, apply the top portion of the mural panel to the wall starting at the center using horizontal outward strokes with even pressure. Use this method to work your way down the panel until completing the panel. Be careful not to use excessive force to squeeze glue out of the sides of the panel. It is important to squeegee out the air bubbles but do not overwork the application. Carefully wipe away any excess glue with your damp rag right away. (If needed, you may carefully use a hair dryer at the corners to make the paper more pliable.)

TRIM

Using your laser level, project a vertical line onto the ﬁrst panel that is two inches from the edge. When you hang your next panel use this line as your guide. Using a very sharp utility knife, your may now double-cut the overlapped wallcovering. Use caution as you will need to press the blade very hard through the two panels for a clean cut. After cutting a straight line down the wall, peel back the top layer and remove the trimmed portion, resulting in a clean match. Again, please note that with handmade wallcoverings imperfections may occur. If you encounter areas between panels that are greatly mis-matched please contact the studio for guidance.

FINAL NOTES

Wabi-Sabi wallcovering meets all requirements for ASTM E-84 testing with a Class A Fire Rating. This wallcovering is also certiﬁed as a VERY LOW VOC EMISSIONS product. Please contact the studio if a copies of our certiﬁcates are desired. If an extra layer of protection is required, we recommend MATTE MASTERCLEAR SUPREME PROTECTIVE CLEAR COAT by MODERN MASTERS. Note, this will alter the luster of the ﬁnish. Please test on a sample swatch. Wabi-Sabi is quite resilient, though proper care is important. For cleaning, it may be wiped carefully with a slightly damp cloth or dusted. Please test any cleaning method in a discrete area ﬁrst. Abrasives should not be used.

Please do not hesitate to contact us if you have any questions. And, remember to tag us @riccistudio #riccistudio