Removal
Protect adjacent finishes, strip existing material, remove loose backing and adhesive, and identify concealed wall damage or moisture.
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Specialty construction Pattern / preparation / finish
Commercial Wallcoverings
Wallpaper and commercial wallcovering replacement for corridors, hotels, lobbies, suites, and refurbishment programs, with careful substrate preparation and pattern control.
Built around performance Details that matter
The finish is only as strong as the planning behind it.
Commercial wallcovering can transform a corridor, lobby, guestroom, or public space, but the finish reveals every weakness in the wall beneath it. Adhesive residue, damaged drywall, uneven seams, moisture, and poorly planned pattern placement all affect the result.
Moderno coordinates removal, wall repairs, skim coating, priming, mock-ups, pattern layout, installation, trims, protection, and touch-ups. Work can be sequenced floor by floor or room by room to keep occupied properties operating.
Applications Where we can help
Planned for real properties and real operating conditions.
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Condominium corridors and elevator lobbies
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Hotel guestrooms, corridors, and common areas
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Corporate, banking, and reception spaces
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Vinyl and textile commercial wallcoverings
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Feature walls and custom printed graphics
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Phased removal and replacement programs
Our scope Coordinated delivery
One team across the critical interfaces.
Preparation
Repair drywall and plaster, skim and sand surfaces, address stains, prime for the selected adhesive, and establish a consistent substrate.
Layout + install
Plan pattern centring, repeats, seams, corners, openings, drops, and batch control before hanging the material.
Finish + protect
Complete trims and interfaces, clean surfaces, correct deficiencies, protect completed areas, and turn over maintenance information.
Our process Clear from the start
Decisions resolved before they become site problems.
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Review
Confirm wall condition, quantities, patterns, repeats, batches, fire-performance requirements, access, and phasing.
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Mock up
Approve substrate preparation, adhesive, seam quality, pattern alignment, colour, and key transitions before full installation.
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Prepare + hang
Remove existing finishes, repair and prime the walls, then install in controlled sequences with clean pattern alignment.
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Inspect
Review seams, edges, corners, pattern, bubbles, marks, and adjacent finishes under representative lighting.
Technical considerations No hidden handoffs
What we resolve with the project team.
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Wall moisture, adhesive compatibility, existing coatings, substrate porosity, repairs, and primer selection
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Pattern repeat, matching sequence, dye lots, roll quantities, seam placement, corners, and future attic stock
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Fire and smoke performance, low-emitting materials, ventilation, occupied-space scheduling, and cleaning methods
Frequently asked Practical answers
What property teams want to know.
Does old wallpaper always have to be removed?
Removal is usually preferred so the condition of the wall and adhesive can be addressed. Installing over existing material may be possible only when the existing assembly is firmly bonded, compatible, and suitable for the specified finish.
Can wallcovering be replaced in occupied corridors?
Yes. Work can be phased by floor or zone with resident notices, protected routes, daily cleanup, and attention to noise, dust, adhesive odour, and elevator access.
Why is a mock-up important?
A mock-up confirms wall preparation, adhesion, seam appearance, pattern alignment, corners, lighting conditions, and the accepted quality standard before the larger area proceeds.
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