Digitally printed wallpaper has opened up bespoke interiors to almost any budget, from a single feature wall in a home to repeat patterns running through a hotel corridor. But a wall is touched, brushed past and cleaned far more often than a framed print. Protecting the printed surface is what keeps a custom design looking intentional rather than worn.
What wallpaper has to cope with
- Shoulders, bags and furniture rubbing against it at hip and shoulder height
- Splashes in kitchens, cloakrooms and bars
- Cleaning, sometimes with household products
- Daylight falling across one part of the wall more than another, which can cause uneven fading
Landor Liquid Lamination is commonly used on printed wallpapers for exactly these reasons. Colourjet, the solvent coating, helps protect the print from water, chemicals and abrasion, and its integrated UV inhibitors help prevent premature fading. Coating the full roll gives an even finish, so a sunny section of wall does not age differently from a shaded one.
Coating rolls in production
Wallpaper is usually coated after printing and before it is cut into drops. For anything beyond occasional jobs, a liquid lamination machine makes a real difference: it applies the coating evenly across the roll width, which matters when panels are hung side by side and any variation in sheen shows at the seams. Our equipment range includes machines suited to wallcovering production.
Test the whole system
Wallcovering media, inks and adhesives all interact. A solvent coating will not suit every wallpaper substrate or ink, so test before a full run. A useful test includes:
- Coating a printed sample on the exact media you plan to use
- Hanging it with the intended paste or adhesive
- Checking how it looks at the seams and how it responds to a gentle wipe
If your project has specific requirements for washability or building regulations, check those with the wallcovering media manufacturer; we do not make claims of that kind for the coating. The compatibility page covers printer types used with Landor Liquid Lamination, including latex, UV and eco-solvent.
A removable alternative
Not every wall can take paste. For rented spaces or short-term schemes, Phototex printable self-adhesive fabric can be applied like wallpaper and removed in one piece without damaging the surface beneath.
Planning a wallpaper range or a one-off installation? Call 01252 624 411 and we can help you work out a sensible test before you print.