Wallpapering symbols

The following list explains the meanings of the quality symbols and quality marks used in the wallpaper industry.

Quality symbols
	Extra washable Stains with the exception of oils and grease, etc. can be removed with a sponge and soap
	Washable Slight stains can be removed with a wet sponge.
	Straight match The same patterns must be hung parallel to one another.
	Offset match The pattern of the next strip must be offset by the indicated pattern length.
	Reverse alternate lenght The second strip is turned upside down.
	Strippable The wallpaper is peeled off in one corner and can then be removed strip by strip.
	Peelable The top layer of the wallpaper can be peeled off without soaking, leaving the paper bottom layer on the wall as a lining.
	Double-embossed The embossing is of high quality and remains unaffected by pasting, soaking and hanging.
	Ready pasted Paste has already been applied to the back of the wallpaper; it is activated by briefly wetting it.
Quality marks
	Gütegemeinschaft Tapete e.V. has published quality and test specifications for wallpapers, which, in addition to technical quality requirements, define human health and ecological safety. Compliance with the quality specifications is monitored by an independent body. RAL
	In compliance with Directive 89/106/EEC of the Council of the European Union dated 21 December 1988 on the approximation of laws, regulations and administrative provisions of the Member States relating to construction products, supplemented by Directive 93/68/EEC of the Council of the European Union dated 22 July 1993, it is confirmed that the product “Decorative wall covering” from A.S. Création Tapeten AG is subject to ongoing production control. CE marking
	Since 1 January 2010, A.S. Création has exclusively used FSC®-certified paper and non-wovens, which means that all wallpapers produced by A.S. Création since this date carry the FSC® seal. Established in 1993, the FSC® (Forest Stewardship Council) is a non-governmental, not-for-profit organisation committed to the environmentally and socially compatible and economically viable management of the world’s forests. For this purpose, the FSC® has defined minimum standards for forest management. The FSC® label in a product tells consumers that wood from responsible and sustainable forest management was used in its production. FSC
	MPA - flame resistant The NRW State Materials Testing Office confirms that wallpapers carrying the MPA mark meet the requirements which are stipulated for flame-resistant materials in the testing principles for building materials of Class B1 according to DIN 4102, Part 1.
	Wallpapers that have received the Blue Angel eco-label (“Der Blaue Engel”) are made from 60% recycled paper and meet the requirements of DIN EN 71, Part 3 “Safety of Toys”. Der Blue Angel
Spezialzeichen
	Exclusive non-woven wallpapers from A.S. Création with particularly good hanging properties. The paste can be applied directly to the wall and the dry wallpaper is laid directly into the paste bed. No soaking required. The paste may also be applied as usual to the wallpaper.
	Exclusive non-woven wallpapers from A.S. Création with particularly good hanging properties. In addition, the “dyed through” back of the wallpaper permits to hang it with perfect seams without those unsightly white lines shining through. -> see also 1-2-3 non-woven wallpapers from A.S. Création