The document discusses wallpaper data and symbols, which provide important information for applying wallpaper properly. It explains that manufacturers' data sheets contain details about a paper's properties and instructions for use, including application methods, adhesive types, and symbols indicating the paper's pattern, batch number, cleanability, light-fastness, removal method, matching technique, hanging direction, design repeat, and coordinating fabrics. Correct interpretation of these symbols is necessary for successful wallpaper installation.

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Wallpaper data
presentation
Unit 217: Applying standard papers to walls and
ceilings

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Manufacturers' data contains information on a product that helps you to
understand what its properties are and how to use it.
Discussion
What is featured on a wallpaper label?
• Application instructions
• Types of adhesive
• Symbols (pattern type, batch number)
What is wallpaper data?

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Spongable
Washable
Super washable
Scrubbable
Types of wallpaper symbols

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Paste the paper
Ready-pasted
Paste the wall
Wallpaper symbols

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Good light fastness
Moderate light fastness
Wallpaper symbols

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Wet strippable
Peelable
Wallpaper symbols

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Free match
Drop match
Straight match
Wallpaper symbols

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Direction of hanging
Reverse alternate lengths
Wallpaper symbols

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Design repeat distance offset
Co-ordinating fabric available
Wallpaper symbols

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Questions
1. List three items found on a wallpaper label.
2. Identify the following two symbols.