The Wall

We are so surprised at the number of people visiting our store from out of town. While this is exciting and wonderful there are some things that you should know before you make the trip to Nelson. We have over 6000 products on our website. We can't possibly have them...

Here at The Inside - we work a lot with wallpaper - we are constantly changing our showroom up - hanging and rehanging. Even though we have hung a lot we still learn new things and on occasion make boo boos. Good news is that helps us know more about...

Over the years we have had tons of requests to reproduce wallpaper. While this is possible there are a few points of note that need to be considered. First is copy right. Technically we are only allowed to reproduce up to 80% the same. This is a bit icky -...

Here at The Inside we have been custom printing for around 15 years. What a journey. There is so much we have learnt and improved on as time has gone by. The first and most important rule we have implemented from experience is we do ALL custom work via email...

Custom printing is exciting but it can be a time consuming process depending on the amount of changes or the changes required. We never really know what the changes will look like or if they are even possible until we do them. Do you want the birds smaller? The birds...

Custom printing is amazing - we live in an exciting era. We can make a mural or wallpaper specifically for your situation with a little prior information.

In the ever-evolving world of interior design, peel and stick wallpaper has emerged as a 'game-changer'. With the promise of simplicity and flexibility, this innovative product is making waves among homeowners and renters alike. However, like any design solution, it comes with its own set of advantages and challenges. Let’s dive...

We get asked a lot "is it true to colour'? This is a really hard question to answer.  Because 'light' possesses a captivating ability to change colour under various circumstances. Colour, an integral aspect of our visual experience, undergoes intriguing transformations when viewed in different environments. One such phenomenon is...

Yes we can print photos. But not photos taken in the 80s with an old film camera that has been sitting in your glovebox for 30 years. Large quality photos require serious quality. We can not print screenshots - images from facebook and probably not random photos found on the...

We get it. Calculating wallpaper can be tricky - it is especially hard for us as we are not physically at your project to work out the tricks and techniques on how to save you volume/rolls.  This is why we do accept SOME returns on our 'in stock' product range....

Choosing the right wallpaper can transform a room from ordinary to extraordinary. Wallpaper can add personality, depth, and texture to your space, reflecting your style and setting the ambiance. We get it - with a plethora of options available, from patterns to textures to colours, selecting the ideal wallpaper can be overwhelming. Fear...

Revamping Your Walls: A Guide to Wallpapering Over Wallpaper Wallpapering over existing wallpaper might seem like a daunting task, but with the right approach, it can be a practical and efficient way to refresh your walls without the hassle of removing old wallpaper. Whether you're looking to cover up outdated...

Its an exciting time for wallpaper and murals - digital printing has changed the norm and with it comes a whole host of new products. Some that don't always fit your space. Some of our hybrid murals (murals that repeat) are printed at 280cm high so need to be trimmed...

Another possible 'thing' with wallpaper is creasing on the edges. While it is not super common - it can happen. Usually this is not banged edges caused by shipping . The damage is found deep inside the rolls, indicating that it happened at the factory and is usually due to the trimmers...

This blog post about fire ratings is really for our commercial clients. Many of our commercial customers ask for fire ratings for Group 3 fire ratings. Four Ratings: Materials will be given one of four ratings: Group 1 non-combustible Group 2 Non-combustible are the highest rated Group 3 are predominantly timber...

Sealing your wall is advised by everyone but is it necessary? Its a really technical questions. We have wallpaper hundreds of times not using a sealer and its been 100% fine. But every time we did it  - we knew the history of the wall and what we were wallpapering...

We get a lot of customers wanting to do long corridors and hallways. We love a wallpapered corridor. They can look stunning.    Some advice. Unless you have panelling (tongue and groove or the like) at the bottom, it is better to try and choose a more robust paper type....

Can you wallpaper your ceiling? Why yes - yes you can and it can look amazing. But you do need strong arms- because its different to papering a standard wall. Say for example your room was 300 x 300cm then your drops are now 300 long (rather than the standard...

Do I need to size?  Technically we should say yes. But often the answer is project based. Surfaces may need to be sized if they are especially absorbent such as new plaster. Our friends at Anaglypta have a wee test they recommend: "We always recommend that walls are sized (where necessary)...