WHAT IS THE CASE OR REPORT OF WALLPAPER

You have already decided on the wallpaper wallpaper that you like the most. It has been difficult to choose among so many options. You must have come across geometric designs, floral patterns, animals, celestial motifs, and a long etc. It is already at home to place the wallpaper in your room.

As a good wallpaperer, you have read the label of the wallpaper you bought to know its characteristics well. One of the main indications you can find is the measurement of what is called match or rapport. Don't be scared! It's information that will help you place the wallpaper correctly while respecting its pattern.

The match or pattern indicates the distance at which the pattern repeats. Designs are intended to be repeated at certain intervals. When the figures are spaced apart, this may be perceived with less intensity. For example, there may be designs in which stars and moons alternate with a certain distance between them.

But when it is a geometric design or a drawing that is followed, the match or rapport becomes more important. It helps us know how the paper should be placed so that it does not produce breaks in the pattern. If this reference is not taken when placing the paper, each strip you have placed would be perfectly noticeable, causing an unesthetic effect.

How the match or rapport works when placing the wallpaper

Now that you know what the concept of match or rapport consists of, you should know how it affects you when placing the wallpaper. One of the first implications involves cutting the strips from each roll. The first one to be placed will have the same centimeters as the height of the wall. 

Starting from the second strip, you must add the distance of the match or rapport to the height of the wall. This results in having fewer strips per roll, so you will need more units to cover a given area.

"Therefore, before cutting the paper before sticking it, read the label carefully to see if you need to apply the distance of the match or rapport. If you don't do this, you will likely lose the entire roll as you won't be able to fit it properly."

The second implication of a wallpaper that has a case or rapport distance is its placement. As we have indicated earlier, the strips we have prepared have an added distance. This will allow us the play we need to follow the pattern without interruption.

"We glued the strip of glued paper and started placing it from top to bottom, making it fit with the design. We must do this carefully and make the necessary corrections so that it fits snugly to the match or indicated rapport." 

There will be a surplus that needs to be removed. It is preferable to do it when the wallpaper is dry as you might accidentally move it and lose all the work you have done. To cut it, you can use a cutter with the help of a ruler.

"While it dries, you can repeat the process with the following strips, repeating all the indicated operations. It is quite laborious and requires a lot of concentration. That is why it is necessary to do it calmly and take your time. If everything has gone well, there will be no noticeable cuts or jumps of any kind." 

Aspects you should consider in the match or rapport of your wallpaper

In the wallpapers, you can find different types of rapport. As we have indicated, you can find patterns with continuous figures and others where they are spaced out, making them easier to place.

Another distinction is made according to the direction the pattern follows. The wallpaper can have a match or rapport that follows a horizontal line. Other types establish an oblique pattern. Sometimes it is completely free, so you can install it however you like. 

There is a possibility that the match or rapport may need to alternate the strips of wallpaper. In that case, it requires a concentration exercise to not get lost. In each strip, the paper should be turned 180 degrees to maintain the pattern.

In cases where the match or rapport is particularly difficult, it is advisable to seek a professional to install it. This way, you will achieve professional results and avoid problems.