Commercial
Commercial wallcovering installation
Installation and removal of specified wallcoverings, with a defined scope and coordination with the rest of the schedule.
Spaces we are asked about
- Lobbies and reception areas: feature walls where seams and terminations are under close view.
- Corridors: long runs, frequent door frames and durable commercial vinyls.
- Offices and meeting rooms: occupied-space work that may need phased access.
- Hospitality and retail interiors: branded or specialty products with specific handling requirements.
- Refresh projects: removing existing wallcovering, repairing substrate and installing new.
What helps us price accurately
- Specification sheets with product names, types, widths and any approved alternates
- Drawings or elevations marking wallcovering areas and terminations
- Who supplies, receives and stores material, and where
- Schedule, sequencing with other trades and any occupied-space or after-hours constraints
- Existing conditions: current wallcovering, paint, or new drywall, and its finish level
Partial information is still a useful start. Tell us what you have and what is still being decided.
Commercial materials
Commercial wallcoverings are often heavier vinyls, textiles or specialty products sold in wide bolts, each with its own installation requirements. Some call for specific adhesives, reverse hanging of alternate strips, double-cut seams or particular primers. We follow the manufacturer's instructions and the project specification, and raise conflicts between the two before work begins rather than during it.
Quantity on commercial work depends on bolt width, pattern repeat, wall heights and the number of openings. Material from a single dye lot per area avoids visible shade changes between strips.
Substrate readiness
Wallcovering is usually one of the last finishes, so it depends on other trades. Before installation, walls should be dry, sound and suitably finished, with the appropriate primer applied. The scope should say clearly:
- Who prepares and primes the walls, and to what standard
- Whether removal of existing wallcovering is included
- How fixtures, signage and wall-mounted items are removed and reinstalled, and by whom
- Lighting, heating and ventilation conditions expected in the space during work
Critical lighting, such as wall-washing fixtures along a corridor, shows every imperfection in the substrate. It is worth discussing early.
How a commercial project runs
- 01Inquiry with documents
A short description plus specifications, drawings and target dates if available.
- 02Review and questions
Clarifying products, quantities, substrate condition and access.
- 03Written scope
Inclusions, exclusions, assumptions and sequencing notes in plain language.
- 04Material receipt and check
Bolts counted, dye lots confirmed, a sample length inspected before cutting.
- 05Installation and handover
Work completed per the agreed phases, with a walkthrough and leftover material labelled.
Commercial questions
Do you supply material?
That is agreed per project. Many commercial jobs have material supplied through the owner or contractor; the scope will say who orders, receives and stores it.
Can work be phased in an occupied building?
Often, depending on the space. Tell us about occupancy, working-hour limits and areas that must stay open.
What if the specification and manufacturer instructions differ?
We raise it before installation so the design team can decide. We do not resolve conflicts silently on site.
Do you handle wallcovering removal on renovations?
Yes, removal and substrate repair can be included. Existing conditions are tested before removal is estimated.
How quickly can you start?
Availability is confirmed per inquiry, based on the location, scope and dates involved.
Starting a conversation
Send a short description and the documents you have. We will tell you honestly whether the project fits and confirm availability for the location.
Next step
Tell us about the walls.
Rooms, measurements, the material you are considering and whether anything has to come off first. We will confirm availability for your location and talk through scope.