FAQ's
Questions and Answers
1. WHAT IS FIBREDECOR? Fibredecor is a Decorative Textured Wall covering for Interior use only.
2. HOW LARGE AN AREA WILL ONE BAG COVER? On average, one bag of FibreDecor will cover 50 square feet of wall space. Therefore, 2 bags would cover an 8ft. X 12ft. wall.
3. WHAT IS FIBREDECOR MADE OF? FibreDecor is made from natural products such as wood cellulose, cottons, pulp, and a few additives like glitter and or colours. Adhesives are included in powder form.
4. ARE THERE ANY TOXINS IN FIBREDECOR? NOT AT ALL.
5. CAN I MIX FIBREDECOR COLOURS? Yes! Simply empty a bag each of the two colours you want to mix into a large garbage bag, and shake! The fibers will blend together to give you a unique colour of your own.
6. IS FIBREDECOR COLOURFAST? Yes, Very. Even in a south exposure FibreDecor has shown good colourfastness.
7. DOES FIBREDECOR HAVE ANY INSULATING VALUE? Yes. Applying FibreDecor is like putting a cotton shirt on your wall. The heat does not transfer through the hard wall surface as easily, as it becomes trapped in the cotton and reflects back into the room.
8. WILL FIBREDECOR REDUCE SOUND LEVELS IN MY HOME? Yes. Good results of .2 N.R.C. values have been recorded. Architects often look for .35 which is made up from walls, floors, drapes etc. 2”thick portable office dividers are generally only .8 N.R.C.
9. DOES FIBREDECOR FLEX? Fibredecor is like a fabric and does not crack, it flexes, due to the fibers being ‘interlocked’ during mixing and application.
10. CAN FIBREDECOR BE USED IN A COTTAGE THAT IS NOT HEATED IN THE WINTER? Yes. Many customers have used FibreDecor in their cottages and have been extremely satisfied with the results.
11. CAN I USE FIBREDECOR OVER VARNISHED PANELS? Yes. Sand lightly and use an oil based STAIN BLOCKER primer.
12. CAN I USE FIBREDECOR ON MASONITE WALLS? Yes. Prime first with an oil based STAIN BLOCKER primer.
13. CAN I USE FIBREDECOR ON GLASS OR MIRROR? Yes. Prime first with a primer that will adhere to glass. (see your paint specialist for suggestions)
14. CAN I USE FIBREDECOR IN THE BATHROOM? Yes. Moisture from showers will not affect FibreDecor. In areas where there may be constant splashing of water on the wall, spray areas with a scotch guarding or fabric protecting spray.
15. CAN I USE FIBREDECOR OUTSIDE? FibreDecor is designed for interior use only.
16. CAN I APPLY FIBREDECOR TO THE CEILING? Yes. Throw a handful of FibreDecor onto the ceiling and roll out the same as you would on walls. You may tend to use more product than walls, as you are rolling overhead.
17. CAN FIBREDECOR BE APPLIED OVER A STIPPLED CEILING? Yes. Ensure that the ceiling is WELL PRIMED WITH AN OIL BASE STAIN BLOCKER PRIMER.
18. CAN FIBREDECOR BE SPRAYED? Yes. FibreDecor can be sprayed by using a regular texturing fun or special Binks Co. equipment for commercial jobs. Spraying reduced the application time considerably. However, you will still need to roll the product flat. Use a P.S.T. with larger hopper sprayer nozzle.
19. WHAT TYPE OF SURFACES CAN FIBREDECOR BE APPLIED TO? FibreDecor can be applied ever: Panelling Concrete Metal Drywall Wood Old wallpaper Previously painted walls in oil or latex. IN ALL CASES, CHECK BROCHURE FOR PREPARATION INSTRUCTIONS.
20. CAN I USE WELL WATER TO MIX FIBREDECOR? Some wells containg a higher level of iron, which can leave a brown stain the FibreDecor, we suggest you use filtered water for mixing.
21. I HAVE FROST PROBLEMS WITH ICING ON THE WALL, CAN I USE FIBREDECOR TO STOP THIS? FibreDecor is not a waterproofing product, however, once you have applied 2 good coats of Stain Barrier primer, the freezing may be reduced. If FibreDecor gets frozen, it will simply dry out when thawed. To aviod, fan air over the area on cold days.
22. HOW IS IT PACKAGED AND HOW MUCH DOES IT WEIGH? FibreDecor is packed in individual plastic bags with all instructions on and inside the bag. Each bag weighs about 1kg.
23. WHAT PREPARATION WILL I HAVE TO DO? Each application is different, read the instructions on the bag or in the brochure for detailed information about each different application. Generally, priming the surface with 2 coats of OIL BASE STAIN BLOCKER PRIMER will prep the wall sufficiently. However, is many cases, washing the wall with T.S.P. is all that is required.
24. DO I WASH THE WALL BEFORE APPLYING FIBREDECOR? It is a good idea, but depends on the wall. If the rooms are exposed to heavy smoking, it is strongly recommended that you wash the walls with T.S.P.
25. WILL FIBREDECOR COVER WATER STAINS ON THE WALL? No. You must first prime the wall with a high quality, OIL BASE STAIN KILLER to stop the water marks from bleeding through.
26. CAN I PUT FIBREDECOR OVER NEW DRYWALL WITHOUT TAPING? No. You must first tape the joints and fill in the ‘baffle’ with drywall compound. NO SANDING IS REQUIRED! Then prime the wall with 2 coats of high quality stain barrier primer. FibreDecor will cover imperfections in the seams from not sanding.
27. DO I NEED SPECIAL TOOLS TO APPLY FIBREDECOR? All you will need to apply FibreDecor is: A FibreDecor Applicator Roller A large pail for mixing A plastic paint scraper You can also use an adhesive (solvent) applicator with a standard roller cage found at the hardware store.
28. HOW IS IT MIXED? All you need to add is water. Empty the FibreDecor into a large plastic pail, add the amount of water listed on the bag, and mix to a dough-like consistency, and let stand 60 minutes. (this allows for all of the cotton fibres to become completely saturated with water and ensures that the powdered adhesive is completely active.
29. HOW MUCH WATER DO I ADD? Amounts of water to add vary between colours, usually between 4.5L to 6.5L per bag. The amount of water to be added is located on the ‘colour label’ on the outside of the bag.
30. HOW DO I FINISH CORNERS? Outside corners… leave the ‘excess product’ over the corner to dry, then cut FibreDecor down the edge with an exacto knife. Inside Corners… roll FibreDecor into the corner, and push the excess product into the corner with a plastic spatula until you have a clean line down the wall. Detailed instructions are available from our website by downloading the How To Video. WWW.FIBREDECOR.COM
31. DO I HAVE TO FINISH THE ENTIRE JOB IN ONE DAY? No, dry time is slow with FibreDecor, so if you need to stop for some reason, simply put a wet rag or towel over the unused product in the pail and you can leave it overnight. When you return to complete your installation, simply wet the edge where you left off with hot water, blend in your continued application, and carry on applying. (depending on the moisture level in your home, you may need to add a small amount of water to the pail)
32. HOW DO I CLEAN UP? Simply rinse tools and hands under water. Rugs can be vacuumed. Door frames etc. are rinsed with a cloth while FibreDecor is still wet. If you noticed areas you missed while the product was wet, use a sponge soaked with warm water to remove any excess on trim or baseboard.
33. WHAT DO I DO WITH LEFTOVER ‘MIXED’ FIBREDECOR ONCE I AM DONE MY JOB? We recommend saving some dry material before mixing, however, is wet material is left, it can be stored in a baggie and frozen in the freezer to be thawed out later if needed for repair or touch ups.
34. IS THERE A WATERPROOFING MATERIAL FOR FIBREDECOR? In areas where you feel water could be splashed on FibreDecor, or in heavy ‘finger’ traffic areas such as around light switches or wall corners, spray FibreDecor with any fabric protector such as scotch guard.
35. CAN FIBREDECOR BE REPAIRED IF DAMAGED? Yes. Damaged areas can be soaked with hot water to soften the FibreDecor, then re-rolled to repair the problem. Or, if stained, remove stained material and replace with new product. Nailholes are hardly ever noticed in a wall covered with FibreDecor, however, they can be repaired by wetting the small area with hot water and repositioning FibreDecor with your finger to cover the hole.
36. HOW DO I CLEAN FIBREDECOR? FibreDecor is very soil resistant and will take much abuse. To clean, just spray a milt cleanser (light soapy water mix will do) and wipe with a cold damp sponge.
37. IF I NOTICE SOME BROWNING ON MY WALL, WHAT SHOULD I DO? Browning or brown spots are usually caused by improper priming, follow these tips…. On solid white colours: if stained due to water problems, or walls not properly primed, expecially over wood paneling , a clear household bleach works very well to remove stains on solid white colours of Fibredecor. On Coloured FibreDecor: Remove the stained (or browning) FibreDecor from the wall and brush on a good coat of STAIN BLOCKER PRIMER onto the flat wall. (the wall may not looked stained underneath the FibreDecor) Once the primer has dried, wet the edges of the area and apply new FibreDecor to the wall. IN ALL CASES RUNNING AN OSCILLATING FAN TO SPEED UP THE DRYING PROCESS WILL REDUCE THE CHANCE OF BLEED THROUGH.
38. CAN I PAINT OVER FIBREDECOR? Yes. Fibredecor can be painted over with either latex or oil paints, which leaves you with a textured wall in the colour of your choicel However, you lose the ‘strip ability’ factor, much like painting over wallpaper.
39. HOW DO I REMOVE FIBREDECOR FROM THE WALL, SHOULD I NO LONGER WANT A TEXTURED LOOK. EASY! Soak the wall with hot water from a spray bottle, until the FibreDecor becomes soft and can be easily scraped off of the wall. A wallpaper steamer works just as well.
40. HOW LONG DOES IT TAKE FOR FIBREDECOR TO DRY? In most cases, FibreDecor will dry between 12 and 24 hours after application. It really depends on the moisture level in your house. The drying process consists of water evaporating, so the faster you can get this to happen, the quicker it dries. Opening windows and using an oscillating fan will drastically speed up the drying process.
1. WHAT IS FIBREDECOR? Fibredecor is a Decorative Textured Wall covering for Interior use only.
2. HOW LARGE AN AREA WILL ONE BAG COVER? On average, one bag of FibreDecor will cover 50 square feet of wall space. Therefore, 2 bags would cover an 8ft. X 12ft. wall.
3. WHAT IS FIBREDECOR MADE OF? FibreDecor is made from natural products such as wood cellulose, cottons, pulp, and a few additives like glitter and or colours. Adhesives are included in powder form.
4. ARE THERE ANY TOXINS IN FIBREDECOR? NOT AT ALL.
5. CAN I MIX FIBREDECOR COLOURS? Yes! Simply empty a bag each of the two colours you want to mix into a large garbage bag, and shake! The fibers will blend together to give you a unique colour of your own.
6. IS FIBREDECOR COLOURFAST? Yes, Very. Even in a south exposure FibreDecor has shown good colourfastness.
7. DOES FIBREDECOR HAVE ANY INSULATING VALUE? Yes. Applying FibreDecor is like putting a cotton shirt on your wall. The heat does not transfer through the hard wall surface as easily, as it becomes trapped in the cotton and reflects back into the room.
8. WILL FIBREDECOR REDUCE SOUND LEVELS IN MY HOME? Yes. Good results of .2 N.R.C. values have been recorded. Architects often look for .35 which is made up from walls, floors, drapes etc. 2”thick portable office dividers are generally only .8 N.R.C.
9. DOES FIBREDECOR FLEX? Fibredecor is like a fabric and does not crack, it flexes, due to the fibers being ‘interlocked’ during mixing and application.
10. CAN FIBREDECOR BE USED IN A COTTAGE THAT IS NOT HEATED IN THE WINTER? Yes. Many customers have used FibreDecor in their cottages and have been extremely satisfied with the results.
11. CAN I USE FIBREDECOR OVER VARNISHED PANELS? Yes. Sand lightly and use an oil based STAIN BLOCKER primer.
12. CAN I USE FIBREDECOR ON MASONITE WALLS? Yes. Prime first with an oil based STAIN BLOCKER primer.
13. CAN I USE FIBREDECOR ON GLASS OR MIRROR? Yes. Prime first with a primer that will adhere to glass. (see your paint specialist for suggestions)
14. CAN I USE FIBREDECOR IN THE BATHROOM? Yes. Moisture from showers will not affect FibreDecor. In areas where there may be constant splashing of water on the wall, spray areas with a scotch guarding or fabric protecting spray.
15. CAN I USE FIBREDECOR OUTSIDE? FibreDecor is designed for interior use only.
16. CAN I APPLY FIBREDECOR TO THE CEILING? Yes. Throw a handful of FibreDecor onto the ceiling and roll out the same as you would on walls. You may tend to use more product than walls, as you are rolling overhead.
17. CAN FIBREDECOR BE APPLIED OVER A STIPPLED CEILING? Yes. Ensure that the ceiling is WELL PRIMED WITH AN OIL BASE STAIN BLOCKER PRIMER.
18. CAN FIBREDECOR BE SPRAYED? Yes. FibreDecor can be sprayed by using a regular texturing fun or special Binks Co. equipment for commercial jobs. Spraying reduced the application time considerably. However, you will still need to roll the product flat. Use a P.S.T. with larger hopper sprayer nozzle.
19. WHAT TYPE OF SURFACES CAN FIBREDECOR BE APPLIED TO? FibreDecor can be applied ever: Panelling Concrete Metal Drywall Wood Old wallpaper Previously painted walls in oil or latex. IN ALL CASES, CHECK BROCHURE FOR PREPARATION INSTRUCTIONS.
20. CAN I USE WELL WATER TO MIX FIBREDECOR? Some wells containg a higher level of iron, which can leave a brown stain the FibreDecor, we suggest you use filtered water for mixing.
21. I HAVE FROST PROBLEMS WITH ICING ON THE WALL, CAN I USE FIBREDECOR TO STOP THIS? FibreDecor is not a waterproofing product, however, once you have applied 2 good coats of Stain Barrier primer, the freezing may be reduced. If FibreDecor gets frozen, it will simply dry out when thawed. To aviod, fan air over the area on cold days.
22. HOW IS IT PACKAGED AND HOW MUCH DOES IT WEIGH? FibreDecor is packed in individual plastic bags with all instructions on and inside the bag. Each bag weighs about 1kg.
23. WHAT PREPARATION WILL I HAVE TO DO? Each application is different, read the instructions on the bag or in the brochure for detailed information about each different application. Generally, priming the surface with 2 coats of OIL BASE STAIN BLOCKER PRIMER will prep the wall sufficiently. However, is many cases, washing the wall with T.S.P. is all that is required.
24. DO I WASH THE WALL BEFORE APPLYING FIBREDECOR? It is a good idea, but depends on the wall. If the rooms are exposed to heavy smoking, it is strongly recommended that you wash the walls with T.S.P.
25. WILL FIBREDECOR COVER WATER STAINS ON THE WALL? No. You must first prime the wall with a high quality, OIL BASE STAIN KILLER to stop the water marks from bleeding through.
26. CAN I PUT FIBREDECOR OVER NEW DRYWALL WITHOUT TAPING? No. You must first tape the joints and fill in the ‘baffle’ with drywall compound. NO SANDING IS REQUIRED! Then prime the wall with 2 coats of high quality stain barrier primer. FibreDecor will cover imperfections in the seams from not sanding.
27. DO I NEED SPECIAL TOOLS TO APPLY FIBREDECOR? All you will need to apply FibreDecor is: A FibreDecor Applicator Roller A large pail for mixing A plastic paint scraper You can also use an adhesive (solvent) applicator with a standard roller cage found at the hardware store.
28. HOW IS IT MIXED? All you need to add is water. Empty the FibreDecor into a large plastic pail, add the amount of water listed on the bag, and mix to a dough-like consistency, and let stand 60 minutes. (this allows for all of the cotton fibres to become completely saturated with water and ensures that the powdered adhesive is completely active.
29. HOW MUCH WATER DO I ADD? Amounts of water to add vary between colours, usually between 4.5L to 6.5L per bag. The amount of water to be added is located on the ‘colour label’ on the outside of the bag.
30. HOW DO I FINISH CORNERS? Outside corners… leave the ‘excess product’ over the corner to dry, then cut FibreDecor down the edge with an exacto knife. Inside Corners… roll FibreDecor into the corner, and push the excess product into the corner with a plastic spatula until you have a clean line down the wall. Detailed instructions are available from our website by downloading the How To Video. WWW.FIBREDECOR.COM
31. DO I HAVE TO FINISH THE ENTIRE JOB IN ONE DAY? No, dry time is slow with FibreDecor, so if you need to stop for some reason, simply put a wet rag or towel over the unused product in the pail and you can leave it overnight. When you return to complete your installation, simply wet the edge where you left off with hot water, blend in your continued application, and carry on applying. (depending on the moisture level in your home, you may need to add a small amount of water to the pail)
32. HOW DO I CLEAN UP? Simply rinse tools and hands under water. Rugs can be vacuumed. Door frames etc. are rinsed with a cloth while FibreDecor is still wet. If you noticed areas you missed while the product was wet, use a sponge soaked with warm water to remove any excess on trim or baseboard.
33. WHAT DO I DO WITH LEFTOVER ‘MIXED’ FIBREDECOR ONCE I AM DONE MY JOB? We recommend saving some dry material before mixing, however, is wet material is left, it can be stored in a baggie and frozen in the freezer to be thawed out later if needed for repair or touch ups.
34. IS THERE A WATERPROOFING MATERIAL FOR FIBREDECOR? In areas where you feel water could be splashed on FibreDecor, or in heavy ‘finger’ traffic areas such as around light switches or wall corners, spray FibreDecor with any fabric protector such as scotch guard.
35. CAN FIBREDECOR BE REPAIRED IF DAMAGED? Yes. Damaged areas can be soaked with hot water to soften the FibreDecor, then re-rolled to repair the problem. Or, if stained, remove stained material and replace with new product. Nailholes are hardly ever noticed in a wall covered with FibreDecor, however, they can be repaired by wetting the small area with hot water and repositioning FibreDecor with your finger to cover the hole.
36. HOW DO I CLEAN FIBREDECOR? FibreDecor is very soil resistant and will take much abuse. To clean, just spray a milt cleanser (light soapy water mix will do) and wipe with a cold damp sponge.
37. IF I NOTICE SOME BROWNING ON MY WALL, WHAT SHOULD I DO? Browning or brown spots are usually caused by improper priming, follow these tips…. On solid white colours: if stained due to water problems, or walls not properly primed, expecially over wood paneling , a clear household bleach works very well to remove stains on solid white colours of Fibredecor. On Coloured FibreDecor: Remove the stained (or browning) FibreDecor from the wall and brush on a good coat of STAIN BLOCKER PRIMER onto the flat wall. (the wall may not looked stained underneath the FibreDecor) Once the primer has dried, wet the edges of the area and apply new FibreDecor to the wall. IN ALL CASES RUNNING AN OSCILLATING FAN TO SPEED UP THE DRYING PROCESS WILL REDUCE THE CHANCE OF BLEED THROUGH.
38. CAN I PAINT OVER FIBREDECOR? Yes. Fibredecor can be painted over with either latex or oil paints, which leaves you with a textured wall in the colour of your choicel However, you lose the ‘strip ability’ factor, much like painting over wallpaper.
39. HOW DO I REMOVE FIBREDECOR FROM THE WALL, SHOULD I NO LONGER WANT A TEXTURED LOOK. EASY! Soak the wall with hot water from a spray bottle, until the FibreDecor becomes soft and can be easily scraped off of the wall. A wallpaper steamer works just as well.
40. HOW LONG DOES IT TAKE FOR FIBREDECOR TO DRY? In most cases, FibreDecor will dry between 12 and 24 hours after application. It really depends on the moisture level in your house. The drying process consists of water evaporating, so the faster you can get this to happen, the quicker it dries. Opening windows and using an oscillating fan will drastically speed up the drying process.
