De Gournay Wallpaper Installation in South Florida
De Gournay is among the most extraordinary wallcovering houses in the world. Each panel is hand-painted by artisans in London and Shanghai, with lead times that can stretch six months or more and prices that reflect the labour of something genuinely irreplaceable. When a client entrusts us with a de Gournay installation, we treat it as the commission it is.
Why Installation Quality Is Non-Negotiable
A de Gournay panel can cost thousands of dollars per roll before a single drop of paste touches the wall. Poor installation — misaligned panels, bubbles, seams that show, or adhesive bleed-through on hand-painted surfaces — is irreversible. There is no sanding it down and repainting. The panel is damaged. This is why de Gournay installations require an installer who has handled delicate hand-painted surfaces before.
Wall Preparation for De Gournay
De Gournay's own installation guidelines are exacting for good reason. The walls must be perfectly flat, primed correctly, and free of any texture or imperfection. In South Florida, where older homes often have textured drywall or sand-finish stucco, this means a skim coat may be required before installation can begin.
Humidity in South Florida
De Gournay's hand-painted papers are typically installed in climate-controlled rooms — dining rooms, studies, primary bedrooms — not in bathrooms or laundry rooms. Consistent air conditioning is not a luxury with these materials; it is a requirement for the longevity of the installation.
The Installation Process
We work from de Gournay's detailed hanging instructions and our own experience with the material. Panels are hung in sequence, with careful attention to the continuous scene or repeat. A de Gournay dining room installation typically takes two to three days, including preparation work.
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