Before You Buy – Important Information | L A Interiors
We want your wallpaper experience to be as smooth and magical as possible. Please take a moment to read through this page before placing your order—especially if this is your first time using peel-and-stick wallpaper or decals.
About Our Product – PhotoTex®
At L A Interiors, we print all wallpaper and wall decals using premium opaque PhotoTex®—a market-leading, peel-and-stick removable fabric. It’s non-toxic, durable, weather-resistant, and safe for indoor and outdoor use.
PhotoTex is designed to block out wall colour and applies seamlessly with precision-cut edges and no visible borders. It won’t curl, shrink, or tear, and is ideal for both renters and DIYers.
If your wall art isn’t printed on PhotoTex®, it’s not the real deal!
Where PhotoTex® Should Not Be Used
To avoid installation issues, please DO NOT apply PhotoTex to the following surfaces:
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Teflon-based paints (e.g. stain-blocking formulas): These are highly repellent and will not allow PhotoTex to adhere.
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Washable/stain-resistant paints (e.g. Dulux Wash & Wear): Contain additives that prevent proper adhesion.
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Textured surfaces: This includes brick, concrete, render, raw timber, or even slight orange-peel wall textures.
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Walls without primer: A properly primed wall is essential. Paint that’s applied without primer may peel off with the wallpaper.
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Why this matters: Primer acts as a crucial base layer that ensures proper adhesion of both paint and PhotoTex. Without it, the paint may not bond well to the surface. If the paint lifts or sticks to the PhotoTex during removal, it can damage your wall and compromise the reusability of the wallpaper.
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Flaking or damaged paint: PhotoTex will not adhere well and may lift paint during removal.
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Freshly painted walls: Allow at least 4 weeks curing time before application.
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High humidity areas: Bathrooms, laundry walls near dryers, and splashbacks may affect long-term adhesion.
Preparing Your Walls – Viponds Self-Adhesive Prep Coat is Essential
We require the use of Viponds Self-Adhesive Prep Coat prior to applying any wallpaper or decals to painted surfaces. Even if your paint seems smooth and suitable, this product is essential for adhesion and removability.
Do not skip this step—it’s critical for performance.
Read more about prepping your walls in our Wallpaper Info section.
Before You Order
✅ Measure carefully. Wallpaper is custom-printed and cannot be returned, changed, or cancelled once ordered.
✅ Always order an A3 sample first. This allows you to check the colour, pattern scale, and finish in your space and lighting.
✅ Read the full Wallpaper Info + Installation pages:
What to Expect
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All wallpaper is printed to order on premium PhotoTex®
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Each panel is 64cm wide with a 1cm overlap for seamless application
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Choose from multiple heights to suit your space (150cm to 370cm)
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Slight colour variation may occur between batches and samples
Need Help?
We’re here to support you every step of the way. If you’re unsure about surface suitability, prep requirements, or ordering, please get in touch at info@laneon.com.au
With the right prep and guidance, your wallpaper will apply beautifully and remove cleanly—no mess, no stress, just gorgeous walls!
✅ Continue to Step 2 – Wall Preparation (READ SECOND)
Wall preparation is mandatory before applying any wallpaper or decals. Please read this page in full before proceeding.
👉 Go to Wall Preparation Guide
