The Golden Rule: Wallpaper is Only as Good as the Wall Underneath
Many amateur installers assume that wallpaper acts as a cosmetic mask to cover up wall blemishes, deep cracks, and damp spots. In reality, paper accentuates underneath bumps, and trapped moisture will dissolve adhesives, causing seams to peel within months.
At WallpaperFixer UAE, our professional decorators dedicate up to 50% of the total installation timeline to preparation work. Below is the exact step-by-step wall prep workflow our local teams perform in luxury Dubai homes:
Our Professional Preparation Workflow
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1
Remove Old Covering Cleanly
We use specialized steam-strippers to scrape off dry, peeling papers without tearing the soft underlying drywall board. For older paint layers, any loose flakes are scraped flat.
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2
Fill Cracks & Patch Drywall
Hairline cracks and screw indentations are filled with premium lightweight joint compounds, followed by orbital sanding to ensure a perfectly smooth surface.
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3
Humidity & Damp Treatment
Given Dubai's weather, indoor AC pipes can leak inside concrete walls. We check moisture levels and apply specialized anti-damp sealants to prevent mold growth behind headboards.
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4
Apply Heavy-Duty Acrylic Primer (Sizing)
We size walls with a premium acrylic primer coating. Sizing prevents the dry plaster wall from absorbing all the wallpaper glue, ensuring a solid, permanent stick for over 10 years.
Our Services
No matter the state of your current plaster or drywalls, our team manages everything from initial assessments to the final flawless wallpaper hanging:
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