The Paper-Hangings product line is for professional paperhangers working with traditional wallpapers such as screenprints, blockprints, and European machine prints.

Paper-Hangings fills a need in the wallcoverings industry - we provide specialized products for the high-end residential market.

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OK, the topic for the day is GSM. GSM (sometimes rendered "GMS") stands for "grams per square meter", and measures the weight of paper. Read more...

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Blankstock 101: Frequently Asked Questions

Blankstock 201: The Finer Points

Blankstock 301: The Seam Cycle

Blankstock 401: The Final Chapter

Lining Paper: The Perfect Foundation (by William Hock)

P-H Wheat Paste

Rediscovering Wallpaper

Table Manners: My Top Ten

Books Available:

Stick Around: We have a few copies of this self-published primer on adhesives from 1989. Spittler was a well-traveled West Coast installer who created the Vinyl Detail line of pasting machines. This 40 page guide presents sound theory to help you understand adhesives better. Chapters include: starches, cellulose, clay, additives, primers, size, testing and home-made. $26.50 Order Now

The Paper Hanger, Painter, Grainer, and Decorator's Assistant: We have a few copies of this 200 page facsimile edition put out by the American Life Foundation of Watkins Glen, NY. The British original dates from 1879 and offers a fascinating window into the world of the late 19th century tradesman. $26.50 Order Now

How To Wallpaper Your Victorian House: We have a few copies of this 70 page abridged and re-titled version of James Arrowsmith's "Paper-Hanger's Companion". Arrowsmith was a longtime English decorator (that is painter/paperhanger) who wrote his book in 1851. The book was then re-published many times in the US. This abridged version was based on the 1856 edition and was created by the American Life Foundation. $26.50
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