So,
what are WALLIES?
WALLIES are pre-pasted, vinyl-coated wallpaper cutouts. The WALLIES
company also produces wallpaper borders and murals.
Each pack of WALLIES contains 25 cutouts.
Each border is 15 feet long, though the heights may vary.
Murals consist of one or more pieces, with variations in the sizes.
How
many designs do you have?
We have
267 different packaged designs,
which include WALLIES wallpaper cutouts, borders,murals and self-adhesive
WALLIES. Some packs include an assortment of designs. For instance,
the Flower Fairies pack has lavender, pink and yellow fairies.
Do
I have to cut them out myself?
No. WALLIES come already die-cut in each unique shape.
Do
I need to use wallpaper paste to put them up?
No. WALLIES are pre-pasted. You just wet the back of the Wallies
with a wet sponge for a few seconds and then stick them to the
wall. It is so easy.
Borders and
murals must be wet, either by running them under the faucet or
dipping in water.
Can
I get them off once I stick them up?
Yes. WALLIES are made to be durable and to stay put once they
are up, but when you are ready to take them off they can be stripped
off by wetting them again.
Can
I hang them in a moist bathroom?
Yes. WALLIES are vinyl-coated so they can be washed and they can
withstand the moisture in a bathroom. Just dont put them
right in the shower. Direct water flow will cause them to strip
off.
Where
can I put WALLIES?
WALLIES are perfect for walls, of course. But they also work great
on furniture, clay or ceramic pots, picture frames, craft items,
floor and table runners, wooden hope chests, lampshades, gift
wrapping, invitations, bulletin boards, ceramic tile....the list
is nearly endless. The only place you cant stick WALLIES
is on slick plastic surfaces. WALLIES on ceramic tile should be
located away from high moisture areas, such as backsplashes on
sinks.
How
long should I wait before applying WALLIES to a surface that has
just been painted?
Each
paint manufacturer will have suggested times for waiting before
applying a second coat of paint and these suggestions should be
followed for applying WALLIES. They may also provide an amount
of time for curing the paint before doing anything else to its
surface. Paint should definitely be completely dry before WALLIES
application, but the best guideline is to follow manufacturer
instructions.
Will
WALLIES hurt the surface underneath when I take them off?
No. WALLIES are made to strip off without damage to the surface.
Can
I put them on existing wallpaper?
Yes.
Are
WALLIES safe for scrapbooking?
Scrapbookers love WALLIES. Unfortunately the cutouts are not 100%
acid-free. However many people have gotten around this problem
by spraying the WALLIES with products like Archival Mist®
or by placing archival quality papers between the WALLIES and
their treasured photos. We suggest you do what feels right to
you. Their acidity is only slight.
Are
WALLIES easy enough for my kids to decorate their own rooms?
You bet.
Can
I use WALLIES for decoupage?
Absolutely! Just wet the back and stick them on and seal them
like you would any decoupage cutout.
Can
I put WALLIES on furniture that goes outside?
We do not recommend it unless you polyurethane over the WALLIES
to seal them. Extremes in temperature and humidity are not good
for WALLIES. Like other wallpaper products, WALLIES can fade with
time from extensive direct exposure to ultraviolet rays.
How
many WALLIES does it take to decorate a room?
Well, it's hard to say. Obviously it depends on the size of your
room. Each WALLIES package contains 25 cutouts. Some are larger
than others: for instance the Noahs Ark is 6 1/2 inches
wide while the Purple Pansy is just 2 inches wide. As a general
rule you can usually do a thorough job with one pack for a small
room, like a bathroom, and 3 packs for a normal bedroom. We suggest
you use your best judgment.