Designations on the wallpaper: decoding of the alphanumeric marking on the roll label

The designations on the wallpaper carry valuable information: what material the wallpaper is made of, what room it is suitable for, whether it is afraid of water, what care is needed, and much more. Designations on rolls are provided in the form of graphic designations, letters or numbers.

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Decoding Icons
Letter marking
The value of the numbers on a roll
Eco-labeling options
Symbols of quality and safety

Decoding Icons

Wallpaper of any manufacturer is marked with symbols in the form of drawings. The pictograms on the label carry information directly on the characteristics of the wall covering.

Wallpaper care (moisture resistance)

If in the future it is planned to wash the wallpaper, or the coating will stick in a room with high humidity, it is necessary to look for rolls with a wave icon. This designation will tell you about wallpaper care options.

	Water resistant. Wallpaper is suitable for rooms with high humidity, not afraid of water. Fresh stains can be cleaned with a damp sponge or cloth. The use of detergents is unacceptable.
	Washable. It is allowed to clean the cloth with a wet sponge or a rag with the addition of gentle detergents (liquid soap, gel).
	Superwashable.Designation of wet cleaning with the use of any cleaners other than abrasive (some powders, pastes, suspensions).
	Dry clean. Dry brushing
	Wear resistant.The wave brush designation indicates that the blade is being cleaned with a damp sponge or brush.
	Resistance to friction. Cleaning with a brush or sponge with the addition of detergents is allowed

Light fastness

The designation of the sun indicates the light fastness of the wallpaper. Each icon corresponds to the degree of burnout of the coating with regular exposure to sunlight.

	Moderate light fastness. Wallpaper quickly lose color. Suitable for shaded rooms.
	Relative light fastness. Partial resistance to sunlight. Not recommended for rooms with windows facing the sunny side.
	Lightfast wallpaper. Designation of wall covering for rooms on the sunny side.
	Very lightfast. The coating has the ability to retain color for a long time.
	The most lightfast. The coating serves without fading.

Docking drawing

Marking with arrows indicates a way to combine paintings. The symbols indicate both an arbitrary sticker and the exact joining of the elements of the picture.

	Without docking. The canvases are glued at random; pattern matching is not required.
	Docking on the same level. The drawing is adjusted on the same level as the adjacent piece (on the package the designation can be a rapport 64/0, for example).
	Step combination. On a new roll, the pattern should be half higher than on the glued one.
	Counter sticker. Two arrows in the opposite direction mean that each new piece is glued with a 180 ° turn.
	Direct sticking. Sometimes there is a designation in the form of a straight arrow. It says that the canvas adheres strictly in a given direction.
	Precise offset. The numerator is the height (step) of the figure, the denominator is the displacement of the paintings.

Glue application

Icons for brushing will tell you how to glue the wallpaper. By designation, you can understand where to apply the adhesive (on the canvas or glued surface).

	Glue on the wall. The adhesive is applied only to the surface to be glued.
	Putting glue on the wallpaper. Only fabrics are subject to glueing.
	Self-adhesive wallpaper after wetting. Cloths by default, before pasting it is enough to moisten them with a damp cloth or sponge.
	Special glue. Pasting requires a special adhesive.

Wallpapering (mounting)

The methods of applying glue and joining the picture have their own symbols. But there is a sign that speaks of a special gluing technology.

Invisible docking. The sheets are glued with an overlap of 4-6 cm, after gluing is completed, it is carefully cut off.

Wallpaper stripping (dismantling)

The symbols will show how easily the wallpaper is removed from the walls. Understanding the icons comes in handy when it's time to update the interior.

	Fully removable. The coating is easily removed without the use of inventory.
	Partially removed. Removed in layers with a scraper, sometimes water. New material can be glued to the lowest layer.
	Removed after wetting. Are removed after preliminary drawing liquid on a cloth.

Other designations

Manufacturers provided the market with anti-vandal, fireproof and other wall coverings. Special icons will help to decipher unfamiliar designations.

	Top embossed wallpaper. The canvas has several layers.
	Fire resistant. Processed by a special composition, difficult to ignite.
	Eco friendly. Safe for people and the environment.
	Shockproof. Vandal proof wallpaper made of very durable material, resistant to mechanical stress from the outside.
	For painting. The designation of the roller says that the material can be repeatedly painted with any dispersion paint.

Letter marking

Not all manufacturers have written what is included in the composition and what are the properties of the coating. But the presence of letters is always present. Decoding of abbreviations is presented below:

A	Acrylic. Breathable material, suitable for living quarters.
B	Paper. Paper based coating primarily for living rooms.
BB	Foamed vinyl. A coating with a pronounced relief, masks defects and visually enlarges the room.
PV	Flat vinyl. Vinyl wallpapers with a flat pattern.
RV	Embossed vinyl. Non-woven base with embossed design.
Tks	Textile wallpaper. Non-woven or paper wallpaper with textile overlay.
STL	Cullet. Strong refractory material, resistant to mechanical stress.
Pg	Structural painting. Thick material, usually white. Subject to repeated coloring.
A +	Ceiling coating. Special material for pasting the ceiling, not applicable for walls.

The value of the numbers on a roll

The legend on the label in the form of numbers also carries useful information.

vendor code	Wallpaper design code number.
Batch number	It carries information about the number of the production line and the shift, especially the color. When buying, it is recommended to choose rolls with the same batch number, otherwise you can purchase canvases with a slight difference in tone.
The size	The width of the web and the length of the roll are indicated.

Eco-labeling options

Modern manufacturers strive to produce products that are safe for people and the environment. Wallpaper is tested in special laboratories, after the brand receives a certificate of quality and safety. Rolls are marked with special icons indicating the environmental safety of the product.

	Leaf of life. Russian manufacturer with an international certificate of quality and safety.
	Blue angel. German environmental certification.
	Nordic Ecolabel. Scandinavian production.
	Fsc. German Forest Organization.
	Msc. English certification.
	Organic Euroleaf. The distinguishing mark of the European Union.
	European flower. EU marking.

Symbols of quality and safety

When choosing a wallpaper, it is important to consider the quality of the materials and the level of safety. To indicate such characteristics, special marking is used.

	RAL (Gütegemeinschaft Tapete e.V.). The symbol means that these wallpapers do not contain heavy metals, highly toxic paints, solvents that are chlorinated and enriched with flavorings.
	MPA. The composition of the wallpaper meets the requirements of class B1 according to DIN 4102 part 1 for fire resistance.
	Der Grune Punkt (Green Dot).The manufacturer of such wallpapers participates in the Eco Emballage waste management program.
	CE The manufacturer guarantees compliance with European rules for the quality of construction products.

To understand the inscriptions is not difficult. Pictograms indicate the properties of wall coverings, the knowledge of which will help to avoid unpleasant surprises in the process of pasting. Understanding the designations, you can choose the coverage for each room, without relying on the seller.