Compared with traditional wallpaper, what are the unique precautions or tips for the installation of coated wall cloth?

As a modern home decoration material, the installation process of coated wall cloth does have some unique precautions and tips compared with traditional wallpaper. These differences are mainly due to the unique material properties and design advantages of coated wall cloth.
Unique precautions
Wall pretreatment requirements are higher:
Coated wall cloth has extremely strict requirements on the flatness of the wall, because any tiny bumps may form a significant visual difference after installation. Therefore, before installation, the wall must be thoroughly processed, including filling cracks, scraping putty, polishing, and may need to be painted with a special base film to enhance adhesion and flatness. The meticulousness of this step directly affects the final installation effect.
Temperature and humidity control:
The installation of coated wall cloth needs to be carried out under appropriate temperature and humidity conditions. Excessive temperature or humidity may cause the wall cloth to expand and contract during the pasting process, affecting the final beauty and firmness. Therefore, before installation, ensure that the construction environment meets the temperature and humidity range recommended by the manufacturer, and take corresponding adjustment measures when necessary.
Glue selection and use:
Coated wallcoverings usually need to be pasted with special wallcovering glue. This glue should not only have good adhesion, but also ensure that it will not have a negative impact on the wallcovering and wall after curing. When choosing glue, its environmental protection, permeability and construction convenience should be fully considered. At the same time, during use, pay attention to even application to avoid bubbles or hollowing.
Alignment and cutting:
Since coated wallcoverings often have a large width and pattern continuity, special attention should be paid to the alignment and cutting of the pattern during installation. When installing the first wallcovering, the starting position should be carefully measured and determined to ensure the integrity of the pattern. As the installation proceeds, constantly check whether the patterns between adjacent wallcoverings are aligned, and make fine adjustments if necessary. When cutting, ensure that the edges are neat and burr-free to avoid affecting the overall appearance.
Joint treatment:
Joint treatment of coated wallcoverings is a major difficulty in the installation process. In order to ensure that the joints are not easily noticed, professional joint treatment techniques are required. This usually involves overlapping a certain width of wallcovering at the joints and flattening and cutting with a special joint roller or knife. At the same time, you can also consider using seam tape or seam glue to enhance the firmness and beauty of the seams.
Unique skills
Preheating and softening:
For some hard or difficult-to-fit coated wall cloths, you can try to use tools such as a hair dryer or a heating gun to partially preheat and soften them. This will make the wall cloth softer and easier to stick, improving installation efficiency and quality.
Wet sticking method:
In some cases, the wet sticking method can more effectively fix the coated wall cloth. That is, apply an appropriate amount of water or diluted glue on the back of the wall cloth to make it slightly moist before sticking. This method helps to reduce the generation of bubbles and hollows, but it is necessary to pay attention to controlling the moisture content to prevent the wall cloth from being deformed by moisture.
Sticking and tearing the backing paper:
During the installation process, you can tear off the protective paper on the back of the wall cloth while sticking. The advantage of this is that the position and angle of the wall cloth can be adjusted at any time to ensure the precise alignment of the pattern. At the same time, it can also prevent the wall cloth from accidentally slipping or misaligning after the backing paper is completely torn off.

The installation process of coated wall cloth requires more meticulous operation and more professional skills. Only by fully mastering these precautions and techniques can we ensure the best installation quality and use effect of coated wall cloth.