Symbols and explanations

WATER-RESISTANT
Fresh traces of paste can be dabbed off with a damp sponge.

 

WASHABLE
Light soiling can be removed with a damp sponge.

 

EXTRA WASHABLE
Soiling, except for oil, grease, etc., can be removed with a weak soap solution and a sponge.

 

SCRUBBABLE
Soiling that is water-soluble can be cleaned off with a mild soap solution or gentle abrasive using a sponge or soft brush.

 

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.

 

FREE MATCH
Pattern can be ignored when applying the wallpaper.

 

STRAIGHT MATCH (CM) 
Identical patterns must be applied next to each other at the same height.

 

OFFSET MATCH 
The pattern on the next strip must be offset by half a pattern height each time.

 

REVERSAL OF ALTERNATE LENGTHS
Every other length is turned upside down when applied.

ADEQUATE LIGHTFASTNESS

 

GOOD LIGHTFASTNES

 

PASTE THE WALLPAPER
The paste should be applied to the wallpaper.

 

PASTE THE WALL
The paste should be applied to the wall.

 

PEELABLE
The upper layer of the wallpaper can be peeled off dry during renovation. The underneath layer stays on the wall as base paper.

 

WET REMOVABLE
The wallpaper is thoroughly soaked in water until soft and then removed with a scraper.

 

DRY STRIPPABLE
The wallpaper can be pulled off the wall dry without leaving any residue.

 

DUPLEX EMBOSSED
High-quality embossed wallpaper made up of two layers of paper back against each other. The embossing remains stable during papering.

 

PREPASTED WALLPAPER
The back of the wallpaper is prepasted with adhesive, which is activated by briefly soaking in water.