About the Wallpaper

Clay Coated is a dimensionally stable non-woven wallcovering with a traditional clay coating engineered to enhance the surface and provide a dead-flat matte finish with a subtle vellum texture. Providing exceptional color and crisp, clean imaging on a soft white surface, resulting in a true matte aesthetic ideal for high-end interior applications.

Professional installation is recommended.

Recommended Supplies

• Wallpaper adhesive
• 9–11 in. deep well paint roller tray
• 9–10⅜ in. nap paint roller
• 12–18 in. wallcover smoothing brush
• 6 in. smoothing tool
• Wallcover seam roller
• Heavy-duty snap utility knife
• Primer
• Roman Pro-977 Ultra Prime (or another high-quality primer suitable for your wall surface).

Paste

• Roman Pro-880 Ultra Clear Strippable

Confirm the Product

Verify pattern, texture, scale, color matching of panels, and the printed surface is free from defects before cutting. no returns on cut material. If you see any issues, please contact support@baxtermillarchive.com.

Allow the material to reach room temperature before handling and store in a clean, dry, temperature-controlled environment.

Other Instructions

Allow 24–48 hours for the primer to dry before continuing.

Walls must be completely free of mold, mildew, or residue prior to application. The building must be weather-tight, with HVAC systems operational before, during, and after installation. Acceptable environmental conditions: 65–85°F (18–29°C) and 40–60% relative humidity.

Do not crease the material before or during installation, as the creases may not disappear.

Surface Preparation

1. Smooth the Wall

• Measure and inspect walls to ensure they are smooth and that you have the correct amount of product.
• Correct any deficiencies before installing.
• Remove protruding nails and fill holes, cracks, or indentations with acrylic spackling paste, then sand smooth.

2. Wash the Wall

• Clean the surface to remove dust, dirt, mold, mildew, and stains.
• Use a mixture of warm water and vinegar with a damp microfiber cloth or sponge.
• Ensure the wall is completely dry before continuing.

3. Apply a Primer

• A fresh coat of primer ensures a strong bond between the wall and wallpaper.

Planning the Installation

• Measure walls a second time before starting.
• Plan pattern placement and drop match to ensure symmetry or alignment of graphics.
• Shut off power to wall switches/outlets and remove switch plates.
• Use a level or plumb bob to draw a straight line as a guide for the first panel.

Adhesive Application

• Use a high-quality adhesive suitable for your wall type and wallcovering (see recommendation above).

Pasting Process

1. Lay the panel on a clean table or pasting board.
2. Roll adhesive onto the upper half of the panel.
3. Gently fold pasted surface onto itself (avoid hard creases).
4. Rotate, paste the bottom half, and fold.
5. Once fully pasted, fold toward the center and allow to “book” for up to 10 minutes before hanging.

Installation

1. Align the first panel with your guideline.
2. Open the top half of the folded panel and apply it to wall using the smoothing brush.
3. Install your panels from left to right or right to left. Maintain whichever direction you select and overlap panels as needed for pattern match. Intended overlap before trimming is 1 inch.
   
4. Brush from center outward to remove air bubbles, applying firm but controlled pressure.
5. Repeat for the bottom half of the panel.
6. Use a 6 in. smoothing tool to seat the panel at ceiling and baseboard lines.
7. Trim with a double-cut method.
   
8. Trim excess at ceiling and baseboard with a sharp utility knife, cleaning the blade after each cut.

Technical Notes

• It is Class A Certified (ASTM-E84), PVC-free, and compliant with REACH, RoHS, Lacey Act, and Prop 65.
• Always maintain permanent lighting during installation for accurate inspection.