Guidelines For Drywall Installation MEDITATIONS OHM™ Handmade Paper (MR-LK-2 series) Consult Customer Service before you begin application on surfaces other than drywall. NOTE: This is a handmade wallcovering. Materials may display certain irregularities that are inherent to the manufacturing process. RECOMMENDED TOOLS Soft-bristled nylon brush Plastic smoother Maya Romanoff Maya Romanoff Clear Stripabble PRIME-TIME™ Adhesive MR-RA-888 Primer MR-RA-977 & 1/2" nap roller custo merser v ice@ m ayaroma nof f.c om Sponge Soft cloth Razor blades Heavy-Duty Lining paper Available from Maya Romanoff Clean water Steel straight edge Table M A y A R O M A N O f f .com 1 GENERAL GUIDELINES Product is not guaranteed against fading or color change. Store material between 60° - 85° F in a dry place. Product has been pre-graded; however, you must still grade for color flow within your WALL PREPARATION installation. Prior to installation on new drywall, paint the Inspect goods carefully. Confirm you have the correct quantity and color of product before installing. Additional walls with Maya Romanoff PRIME TIME™ Primer (MRRA-977) tinted close to the color of yardage from this dye lot may not be available. your product. Product is not seamless. Walls should be No allowances will be made after three (3) drops are installed. mirror smooth (smooth and sanded). Do not use sealing primer/do not install on No returns on cut goods. sealed walls (no eggshell, satin or semi-gloss paints). No claims allowed for labor charges or consequential damages, under any conditions. No claims allowed if lighting in area where product is hung is not finished/fully installed. 4 If walls are already sealed or have imperfections, we recommend hanging heavy-duty lining paper (available from Maya Romanoff) prior to installing this product. Walls must be completely dry before installation Typical relaxing time is 5 minutes, until adhesive can begin. tacks up. Perform a test on a small strip to determine appropriate relaxing time. Product is very porous. Expect it to expand TRIMMING approximately 3/16 of an inch after paste is applied. Table-trim 1.5 inches off each edge. Allow the paste to soak into each sheet for the Use a very sharp, single-edge razor blade. Use appropriate time before hanging in order to a new razor blade for each cut. avoid bubbling, shrinking & seam opening. Do not crease the wallcovering. Do not get paste on the face of the product. If paste gets on the face of the product, do not PASTING scrub and do not rub. Instead, immediately and gently wipe clean with a soft, damp cloth. Use Maya Romanoff Adhesive MR-RA-888 Do not use paper towel, wet or dry, on the (Clear Strippable) product. Pre-paste the wall and allow 2-3 minutes for HANGING paste to tack up before hanging. No side-match. Pattern is not directional and may be reverse-hung. Apply a generous, even coat of adhesive to backside of product and let Apply product to the wall using a soft-bristled relax. nylon brush. 3 DO NOT USE A STIFF Maya Romanoff wallcovering materials are BRUSH. primarily formulated for dry-use areas. Do not use a seam roller Before cleaning any product, test first on a to set seams. Instead, use a small inconspicuous area. plastic smoother. Avoid getting the wallcovering excessively wet. Gently smooth product Do not use cleaners, solvents, or chemicals of with a plastic smoother to remove bubbles. any kind to clean Maya Romanoff products. This product is handmade out of natural fibers. Wallcoverings made of fabric and natural Slight color and/or pattern match variation may grasses may be lightly vacuumed for normal occur. dust accumulation. This product may be cleaned by blotting the soiled area with a soft, clean cloth dampened CARE & CLEANING with a weak solution of a mild, clear liquid detergent. Dry with a soft cloth. Avoid direct, bright or reflected sunlight. Our wallcoverings are not guaranteed against fading or color change. custo merser v ice@ m ayaroma nof f.c om 4 Ma rc h 1 2 , 2 0 1 4 ma y a romano f f . c o m