Shoji Paper Mounting Instructions-Papier

Our mounting instructions as videos (redirect to YouTube, also see below)

• Natural Paper 
• Tear-resistant paper

Guide to Mounting Shoji with Expert Tips

Standard Paper  

A water-soluble paste is important so that the paper can be easily removed during repairs or replacement (moisten with a sponge, peel off)

• Place the smooth side of the paper (the visible side) facing outward
• Fix one side (with tape or clamps)
• Unroll the paper
• Align it straight
• Apply glue to all the slats (possibly moisten the glue area slightly before applying the paste)
• Work cleanly; excess paper can cause stains
• Glue the paper on (gently pulling), smooth from the inside to the outside
• Release the fixation and work on that part as well
• Trim excess paper with a cutter (paste still not completely dry)
• Let it dry
• Spray with water from the back (use a typical plastic spray bottle, not too wet, just "mist")
• Let it dry
• The paper will tighten like a drum skin
• For order numbers 10.05 and 10.06, smooth mounting is easier if the paper is lightly sprayed beforehand

Special Paper

Order numbers 10.30 to 10.39 are fixed with double-sided tape and not sprayed, as they do not tighten afterward; the appearance will remain as shown during mounting. Light tightening of order numbers 10.35, 10.38, and 10.39 through dampening is conditionally possible.  

• Before processing, adjust the temperature to that of the intended installation location. Process at a slightly warmer temperature rather than too cold, as the mounting may otherwise "sag" too easily (expansion of the film)
• Apply tape to all the slats
• Smooth from the center to the outside
• Ensure that the paper does not get twisted diagonally
• The paper should not touch a crease (if present), as this will cause folds

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