Our Services
We offer MANY services :
Wallpaper (with brands including) : A-Street, Advantage, Anna French, Antonina Vella, Ashford House, Brewster, Candice Olson, Carey Lind, Chesapeake, Eijffinger, Jaima Brown, Kenneth James, Magnolia Home, Ontario, Patton, Raymond Waites, Ronald Redding, Stacy Garcia, Thibaut, Van Luit, Wallquest, Washington, Waverly & York.
Hardware :
We have several cabinetry & bath hardware lines (with boards & samples in-store!) Some of our lines include : Atlas, Hardware Resources, Jeffery Alexander, Liberty & Top Knobs.
We also have access to custom & semi-custom window treatment decorative rod hardware lines.
Window Treatments & Bedding :
Window Treatments (including shades, shutters, panels & valances) - We have many different options for style & material for hard treatments as well as semi-custom & custom lines for our soft treatments. Giving them the designer look at an affordable price.
Bedding - We have many different bedding collections. Some available online as well as access to a workroom for custom pieces.
Custom Picture Framing, Mirrors & Art :
We offer in house custom picture framing. Each mitered corner is joined with glue- the original frame technique. Select from hundreds of frame profiles in many different finishes. We enjoy continuing this craft, my uncle Mitchell and his wife Dianne started 30 years ago in their own home. We also have many custom framed artwork pieces & oil paintings hanging throughout the store. We also have access to several art lines.
Rugs
We have several rug lines we regularly order from. These lines including 100% wool rugs as well as natural fibers. Our most popular rug lines are : Kaleen, Rizzy Home, & Surya.
Closet Design
Interior Designer Angie g. Herron and brother Brad Geren of Geren Custom Furniture & Cabinetry partnered to help fill the need of closet redesigns. Neat Closet Designs offers both a semi-custom closet line (featuring Freedomrail systems) as well as a custom wood closet option built by Brad and designed by Interior Studio.
Let us help you organize your life!
Wallpapering Guide
Hanging Paper
Hanging Paper
Hanging Paper
# 1 Start in an inconspicuous spot. Determine strip measurement & possible pattern placement.
# 2 Cut strip leaving a small excess on top & bottom.
# 3 Lay strip pattern side down on a flat surface. Brush water, activator, or paste on the back with a paintbrush. (See photo)
Hanging Paper
Hanging Paper
# 4 Fold paper over from each end to meet at the center. Paste to paste. This is a booking process to active the paste and relax the wallpaper. Allow to set for a few minutes for the adhesive to activate. (See Photo)
Hanging Paper
# 5 Unfold top portion of fold and position on the wall with level or plumb line. Leaving a small excess at the top of strip to trim later. First & last strip on each wall should have approx. 1/4" to 1/2" lapping onto adjoining wall to hide corner when leveling the first strip of the new wall.
# 6 After top portion of strip is level smo
# 5 Unfold top portion of fold and position on the wall with level or plumb line. Leaving a small excess at the top of strip to trim later. First & last strip on each wall should have approx. 1/4" to 1/2" lapping onto adjoining wall to hide corner when leveling the first strip of the new wall.
# 6 After top portion of strip is level smooth out portion with a smoother or brush, from center toward the edges to remove air bubbles. Unfold bottom of strip & repeat smoothing. If wrinkles occur, pull strip away from wall & rehang. (See Photo)
Hanging Border
Hanging Border
# 7 Trim along top & bottom of strip with a straight edge & sharp razor blade. (See Photo)
# 8 Clean strip with wet sponge
# 9 Determine pattern match for next strip. Cut strip & fit strip edges together without any overlap or gap. Carefully match seam.
# 10 Allow wallpaper adhesive to set a minute, then roll seam with seam roller to ensu
# 7 Trim along top & bottom of strip with a straight edge & sharp razor blade. (See Photo)
# 8 Clean strip with wet sponge
# 9 Determine pattern match for next strip. Cut strip & fit strip edges together without any overlap or gap. Carefully match seam.
# 10 Allow wallpaper adhesive to set a minute, then roll seam with seam roller to ensure adhesion & tight seam.
# 11 Before hanging the last strip on the wall measure the distance from the edge of the last strip's edge to the corner (adding in the corner lap).
Hanging Border
Hanging Border
Hanging Border
# 1 Measure wall width corner to corner. Each border strip should extend to the full width plus 1/2" to extend around the corner.
# 2 Brush onto the back of the border (water, activator, or paste). If the border is being applied over a vinyl wallcovering - use a vinyl paste.
# 3 Fold border as shown back to back - allow time for paste to
# 1 Measure wall width corner to corner. Each border strip should extend to the full width plus 1/2" to extend around the corner.
# 2 Brush onto the back of the border (water, activator, or paste). If the border is being applied over a vinyl wallcovering - use a vinyl paste.
# 3 Fold border as shown back to back - allow time for paste to activate. (See Photo)
# 4 Hang the border & lap onto the next wall approx. 1/4" to hide the corner. Smoothing as you go.
Hanging Border
# 5 Starting a new roll at the corner matching the pattern & positioning for the new wall. Clean the border with a sponge & fresh water.
Tips:
-Use a sharp razor blade. (Like the snap-off knives)
-On large repeat patterns work off of two bolts of paper at a time to save paper from the repeat.
-Hang on room temperature walls. Temperature can
# 5 Starting a new roll at the corner matching the pattern & positioning for the new wall. Clean the border with a sponge & fresh water.
Tips:
-Use a sharp razor blade. (Like the snap-off knives)
-On large repeat patterns work off of two bolts of paper at a time to save paper from the repeat.
-Hang on room temperature walls. Temperature can affect the seams & bubbles.
-Save a sample & the pattern # with run/lot number of your wallpaper. These numbers are critical for locating the pattern later.
RECOMMENDATIONS, ORDERS, RETURNS, & REFUNDS.
RECOMMENDATIONS
If you're not sure about a pattern or color, please order a sample first! Or give us a call, most of the papers we have the book in our store. We would be happy to send you additional photos or help color match with Sherwin Williams colors!
MEASURING
As a rule of thumb, most rolls will cover 5' wide x 8' tall. If you need help figuring how much you need, either give us a call or e-mail sales@wallpaperconnection.com. We can help you estimate how many strips you may need. Want to include a photo? Even better! Just draw a box with the height and widths (windows optional) most single windows and doors can not be taken out for, just to keep in mind. You also will need to waste a full repeat every strip after the first.
ORDERS
Most all the items on our site will be shipping directly from the manufacturer's warehouse. We can not track the stock of all the items on our site, so even if our site says in-stock, we still have to check with the manufacturer. During this time it may take a couple additional business days to receive your order. All orders will be shipping from the East Coast.
RETURNS
If you have a return on a paper shipping direct from the manufacturer. You're refunded total will be the cost of the paper -30% restocking fee - the cost of the shipping back. We will have them either mail / e-mail you a shipping label. The restocking fee is a charge that all the companies charge us to restock excess paper. IF you need help figuring... call or e-mail us! We are here to help!
PAYPAL REFUNDS
IF paying via Paypal. The amount refunded will have the Paypal fee deducted from it.