Start with a dry, clean, smooth and suitably absorbent surface. Fill and sand cracks or holes and remove loose or flaking material before installation.
Video Guide · Arte Wallcoverings
How to Hang Textile Wallpaper
In this Arte video tutorial, you can watch a textile wallcovering on a non-woven backing being installed using the paste-the-wall method, from preparation and cutting through to seams, trimming and corners.
Textile wallcoverings can be made from natural fibres, man-made yarns or a combination of both. The source also notes that some fabrics may be supplied with a paper backing, so the installation method should always be checked for the exact product.
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Before Hanging Textile Wallcoverings
Check the backing
The Arte product shown is non-woven-backed and uses paste-the-wall installation.
Protect the face
The source repeatedly stresses keeping adhesive away from the textile surface.
Use sharp tools
Clean, sharp blades help reduce fraying and give a neater trimmed edge.
Textile wallcovering is a broad category. The video demonstrates one Arte construction on a non-woven backing. Other textile products may use a different backing or hanging method, so use the instructions supplied with the exact wallcovering.
Key Steps from the Arte Video
Confirm the product reference and batch details, inspect the wallcovering and read the manufacturer's instructions before cutting.
Measure the wall and prepare the required lengths with sufficient surplus for final trimming. Mark the top of each drop if direction needs to remain consistent.
Work out how the drop widths will fall across the wall, then establish a true vertical reference line for the first full length.
The Arte demonstration uses Clearpro with the non-woven-backed textile shown. Apply the adhesive system specified for the exact wallcovering.
For the demonstrated product, adhesive is brushed into the edges and rolled across the main wall area in an even coat.
Bring the dry length to the pasted wall, align it accurately to the vertical guide and keep adhesive away from the decorative textile face.
Work from the centre towards the edges using the tools shown or those specified for the product, taking care not to mark or distort the textile surface.
Form the ceiling and skirting lines carefully and trim against a suitable straight edge. The source recommends frequent fresh blade sections to help avoid fraying.
Position the next drop carefully against the first and finish the seam without squeezing adhesive onto the textile face.
Step back once several lengths are installed and inspect the seams, alignment and overall surface before continuing around the room.
The source recommends keeping the textile face clean and dry as the installation progresses and protecting completed areas while the remainder of the room is finished.
Types of Textile Wallcovering
The source highlights several decorative textile finishes that customers may come across when choosing a wallcovering.
Silk wallcoverings
Hand-woven silk can show natural slubs and subtle sheen, creating a distinctive surface rather than the uniform appearance of a conventional print.
Linen wallcoverings
Linen uses flax yarns to create a softer, naturally textured appearance across the wall.
Grasscloth wallcoverings
The source includes grasscloth within the wider textile family, using woven natural materials such as sisal, jute, reeds or other grasses.
For natural grasscloth and related materials, see our separate How to Hang Natural Wallpaper video guide, which focuses more closely on visible joins, shade variation and natural material character.
Related Wallpaper Guides
Protect the textile face throughout installation
Check the backing and adhesive specification first, keep paste away from the decorative surface and use sharp tools for accurate trimming.
