Paper-Hangings Product Information
Paper-Hangings sells the following premium products, in any quantity, by mail order.
The stock of lining paper currently warehoused (Arrowsmith/150) was made to order from specifications provided by WRN Associates. These specifications include the acid-free nature of the product, which is made with 100% Cotton Fiber. It has an ideal weight, width and roll length. A bolt is 30" wide x 50 yd. long and contains over 10 single rolls at the traditional standard of 36 sq. ft. per single.
Acid-free lining paper is used primarily under expensive or rare wallcoverings, such as antique wallpaper, or for installations that seek longevity (30 years or more). This category includes French Scenics, handpainted murals, Chinese handpainted murals, and reproduction wallpapers in historic houses.
Technical Description:
Arrowsmith/150 is an acid-free archival cotton rag paper produced specifically for the lining of wallpapers of historic value. It resists acid deterioration, and has a hard sized water receptive smooth surface and strong wet strength characteristics. pH value: > 7.5.
Notes on Trimming:
Arrowsmith/150 is a 100% rag lining paper and the edges are not pretrimmed. Test-hanging shows that trying to butt the seam will result in a wired edge which may show beneath the finish paper. The paper sands well after drying and a slight wire may be removed, but the best solution is - don't get the wire in the first place. Therefore:
For best results, we recommend that installers wet-trim (table-trim) the acidfree about a half-inch or so on each side prior to hanging. For paste, we recommend a premix clay or clear, full strength or nearly so. It is customary to say, at this point, "a good quality premix" but since there are no companies who advertise "bad quality premix" and since any paperhanger who would use such paste, if it were available, would be a complete idiot, that phrase seems unnecessary.
If there are any questions on these notes, please call us at 413-243-3489.
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Blankstock lining paper is a traditional product used under fine wallcoverings to absorb excess moisture from the finish wallpaper. It allows seams to dry sooner and safer, and promotes short-term stability of the installation (10-20 years). The functions of blankstock are similar to that of an underlayment for carpet or a lining for a curtain or drape.
Blankstock can be dispensed with for most mass-market wallcoverings, but fine wallcoverings such as handprints, blockprints and unpasted European machine prints benefit from an installation over blankstock lining paper.
For more details see our blankstock FAQ page.
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The blue blades are super sharp and made of sugical carbon steel. They are single edged and the blade thickness is # 9. We sell them by the box (100 blades).
If you're looking for a place to buy them by the case, we recommend this site: www.paintstoreonline.com.
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Paper-Hangings is insufferably proud to announce that we now carry what may be the only true "dead flat" coating for wallpaper. Decorators Varnish (Dead Flat) from the Ronan company is a water-based clear coating with UV protection which dries to a flat finish. For more tech information check the Faux Finish Category at www.ronanpaints.com.
Decorators Varnish (Dead Flat) is great for problem-solving! Straighten out sheen issues caused by uneven production, bunished seams, or trapped adhesive. It's compatible with a wide variety of surfaces - but a small area should be tested before use anyway. Decorators Varnish is sold by the quart at 20.95 per quart.
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Oil of cloves is a paste additive. The work site is pleasantly scented with the warm, spicy aroma. In addition, oil of cloves has minor disinfecting qualities.
Pricing: $5.75 for each one fl. oz. bottle of essential oil.
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New Product: We offer traditional "paperhanger's canvas" for shiplap and wood plank walls. Despite the name, this is NOT a canvas and is NOT cheesecloth, this is the real thing! There are many, many cotton products out there, but if you're doing any traditional canvassing, this is the one you need. Cost is .27¢ per sq. ft. for amounts up to 4500 sq. ft., and .18¢ per sq. ft. for amounts over 4500 sq. ft.
We also sell #4 Upholsterer's Cut Tacks, Blued and Sterilized, in one pound boxes. There are about 1900 tacks per box.
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P-H Cellulose is the archival form of methyl cellulose and produces a thick paste with excellent flow properties. It is often used in combination with wheat, especially when use a paste machine. It is best mixed the night before, because it takes time for the cellulose granules to swell and take on water completely. A rule of thumb is to wait until it clears before use.
P-H Cellulose has been successfully used with many prepasted papers but it has no surfactants or other additives and is not specified as a prepaste activator.
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P-H Wheat is an archival, premium quality wheat paste that has been pre-cooked. It's mixed on the job just like conventional wheat paste, using a cooking whisk. Straining may be necessary. A few capfuls of household bleach should be added to your mixture to guard against spoilage in the wet state.
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 The "Showroom Handbook for Wallpaper Installations" is an 88 page guide to installing handprints, blockprints, and European machine prints.
It is written by Robert M. Kelly, C.P., and was underwritten by Brunschwig & Fils and Scalamandre, with support from six other high-end wallpaper companies.
It is written especially for designers, showroom personnel, and paperhangers in the field of high-end residential paperhanging.
To place an order use our order form.
View Chapter one for a sample of the book.
"I read your new book, it's just what I needed!" - Joe Emerick, professional paperhanger, Youngwood, Pa
More comments about the book.
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