MEDITATIONS OHM™ Handmade Paper (MR-LK-2 series) Guidelines For Drywall Installation

Guidelines For Drywall Installation
MEDITATIONS OHM™
Handmade Paper
(MR-LK-2 series)
Consult Customer Service before you begin application on surfaces other than drywall.
NOTE: This is a handmade wallcovering. Materials may display certain irregularities that are inherent to the manufacturing process.
RECOMMENDED TOOLS
Soft-bristled
nylon brush
Plastic smoother
Maya Romanoff
Maya Romanoff
Clear Stripabble
PRIME-TIME™
Adhesive MR-RA-888 Primer MR-RA-977
& 1/2" nap roller
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Sponge
Soft cloth
Razor blades
Heavy-Duty
Lining paper
Available from
Maya Romanoff
Clean water
Steel straight edge
Table
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GENERAL GUIDELINES
Product is not guaranteed against fading or
color change.
Store material between 60° - 85° F
in a dry place.
Product has been pre-graded; however, you
must still grade for color flow within your
WALL PREPARATION
installation.
Prior to installation on new drywall, paint the
Inspect goods carefully.
Confirm you have the correct quantity and
color of product before installing. Additional
walls with Maya
Romanoff PRIME
TIME™ Primer (MRRA-977) tinted
close to the color of
yardage from this dye lot may not be available.
your product.
Product is not seamless.
Walls should be
No allowances will be made after three (3)
drops are installed.
mirror smooth
(smooth and
sanded).
Do not use sealing primer/do not install on
No returns on cut goods.
sealed walls (no eggshell, satin or semi-gloss
paints).
No claims allowed for labor charges or
consequential damages, under any conditions.
No claims allowed if lighting in area where
product is hung is not finished/fully installed.
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If walls are already sealed or have
imperfections, we recommend hanging
heavy-duty lining paper (available from Maya
Romanoff) prior to installing this product.
Walls must be completely dry before installation
Typical relaxing time is 5 minutes, until adhesive
can begin.
tacks up. Perform a test on a small strip to
determine appropriate relaxing time.
Product is very porous. Expect it to expand
TRIMMING
approximately 3/16 of an inch after paste is
applied.
Table-trim 1.5 inches off each edge.
Allow the paste to soak into each sheet for the
Use a very sharp, single-edge razor blade. Use
appropriate time before hanging in order to
a new razor blade for each cut.
avoid bubbling, shrinking & seam opening.
Do not crease the wallcovering.
Do not get paste on the face of the product. If
paste gets on the face of the product, do not
PASTING
scrub and do not rub. Instead, immediately
and gently wipe clean with a soft, damp cloth.
Use Maya Romanoff Adhesive MR-RA-888
Do not use paper towel, wet or dry, on the
(Clear Strippable)
product.
Pre-paste the wall and
allow 2-3 minutes for
HANGING
paste to tack up before
hanging.
No side-match. Pattern is not directional and
may be reverse-hung.
Apply a generous, even
coat of adhesive to backside of product and let
Apply product to the wall using a soft-bristled
relax.
nylon brush.
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DO NOT USE A STIFF
Maya Romanoff wallcovering materials are
BRUSH.
primarily formulated for dry-use areas.
Do not use a seam roller
Before cleaning any product, test first on a
to set seams. Instead, use a
small inconspicuous area.
plastic smoother.
Avoid getting the wallcovering excessively wet.
Gently smooth product
Do not use cleaners, solvents, or chemicals of
with a plastic smoother to remove bubbles.
any kind to clean Maya Romanoff products.
This product is handmade out of natural fibers.
Wallcoverings made of fabric and natural
Slight color and/or pattern match variation may
grasses may be lightly vacuumed for normal
occur.
dust accumulation.
This product may be cleaned by blotting the
soiled area with a soft, clean cloth dampened
CARE & CLEANING
with a weak solution of a mild, clear liquid
detergent. Dry with a soft cloth.
Avoid direct, bright or reflected sunlight. Our
wallcoverings are not guaranteed against fading
or color change.
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