Symbols and explanations
WATER-RESISTANT
Fresh traces of paste can be dabbed off with a damp sponge.
ADEQUATE LIGHTFASTNESS
WASHABLE
Light soiling can be removed with a damp sponge.
GOOD LIGHTFASTNESS
EXTRA WASHABLE
Soiling, except for oil, grease, etc., can be removed with a weak soap solution and a sponge.
PASTE THE WALLPAPER
The paste should be applied to the wallpaper.
SCRUBBABLE
Soiling that is water-soluble can be cleaned off with a mild soap solution or gentle abrasive using a sponge or soft brush.
PASTE THE WALL
The paste should be applied to the wall.
EXTRA SCRUBBABLE
Soiling that is water-soluble can be cleaned off with a mild soap solution or gentle abrasive using a sponge or soft brush.
PEELABLE
The upper layer of the wallpaper can be peeled off dry during renovation. The underneath layer stays on the wall as base paper.
FREE MATCH
Pattern can be ignored when applying the wallpaper.
WET REMOVABLE
The wallpaper is thoroughly soaked in water until soft and then removed with a scraper.
STRAIGHT MATCH (CM)
Identical patterns must be applied next to each other at the same height.
DRY STRIPPABLE
The wallpaper can be pulled off the wall dry without leaving any residue.
OFFSET MATCH
The pattern on the next strip must be offset by half a pattern height each time.
DUPLEX EMBOSSED
High-quality embossed wallpaper made up of two layers of paper back against each other. The embossing remains stable during papering.
REVERSAL OF ALTERNATE LENGTHS
Every other length is turned upside down when applied.
PREPASTED WALLPAPER
The back of the wallpaper is prepasted with adhesive, which is activated by briefly soaking in water.
