Our wallpapers transform spaces across architectural
styles and help create rooms that people love to live in.
Our Wallpaper Story
We first fell in love with the world of handmade wall coverings while on a project with Nike in 2008. Tasked to help design the Nike Tokyo lounge, one of our concepts was to create a mural with illustrations of historic Nike footwear for the fitting rooms. We presented two options to our client: the first was watercolor illustrations on a craft surface, and the second was line art on a mylar surface. Our client chose the mylar illustrations, so we set about researching the best way to produce our design. During our investigation, we discovered that we could have the illustrations screen printed on rolls of mylar paper. This project catalyzed a desire to create a few designs of our own and to learn more about processes in screen printing wall coverings. The next thing we knew…
Our first group of papers was based on cacti and succulents, the then-unsung heroes of the plant world. Our second collection was dedicated to forests, especially the wilderness that surrounds our home of Portland, Oregon. After our first two themed collections, our wallpapers became an expression of what is inspiring us at the moment. We are travelers, readers, hikers, and nature lovers, and our wallpapers reflect what captures our eyes and minds.
If you are a stockist who would like to carry our products or an interior designer or architect who would like to discuss a commercial order or custom project, please contact us at +1 503 233 4843 or email us here.
About Our Wallpapers
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Process
Makelike wallpapers are designed and illustrated in our studio in Portland, Oregon. They are hand-silkscreened using pigments in a water-based ink on sustainably harvested, clay-coated paper, which has been manufactured in the USA with responsibly sourced fibers. We work exclusively with suppliers in accordance with globally recognized forestry or chain of custody programs. -
Lead time
We carry stock on all of our hand-silkscreened papers. If additional stock is needed to fill your order, reprint lead time is 6-8 weeks. -
Production
OptionsWe offer a variety of printing and finishing options for any of our designs. Please contact us at +1 503 233 4843 or email us here for details.Digital printing with multiple substrate options — this is a print-on-demand service with a 2-3 week lead time.Type 2 wide-format digital printing — this is a print-on-demand service with a 2-3 week lead time.Type 2 vinyl screen printing — this service has an 8 roll minimum and a 6-8 week lead time.We can supply you with a contact if you need commercial stain-resistant or fire-resistant finishes applied to your paper. -
Dimensions
Untrimmed: 30” wide
Trimmed: 27” wide
Sample: 20” x 27”
Single Roll: 27” wide x 15’ long
Double Roll: 27” wide x 30’ long
Triple Roll: 27” wide x 45’ long
Our papers can be sent by single, double, or triple roll, and we can print larger rolls upon request with a lead time. -
Quantity
If you have measurements for your space, we can help you determine how many rolls you will need for your wallpaper choice. When calculating how much wallpaper to order, it is standard to order slightly more than is needed for the installation. This is referred to as “overage.” It is recommended that 1 extra roll is ordered for orders under 8 rolls, and 2 rolls are ordered for orders over 8 rolls. We strongly recommend that your roll counts be calculated by a professional wallpaper installer. Call us at +1 503 233 4843 or email us here to discuss the details of your project. -
Hanging
Our wallpaper is hand-silkscreened and made with care. That care should extend to the hanging and installation as well. In order to protect your investment, we strongly recommend that you hire a professional wallpaper hanger to install your paper. A wallpaper professional will have long tables and ensure perfect trimming and pasting. All of our papers come with a 1/2” to 1” border that will need to be correctly and accurately trimmed before the paper is installed. A professional will also be able to accurately match the pattern of your paper during installation (which can be no easy task). Have a professional wallpaper hanger measure your room or wall before your project begins to ensure you buy enough wallpaper for your project. Spec sheets for each paper can be downloaded on our website. -
Care
When it comes to regular cleaning and maintenance, use a soft cloth or duster. Gently wipe stains with a solution of mild dish soap and a soft cloth or sponge, and rinse with water. Do not scrub at stains, or you’ll risk damaging the paper. You may get positive results on tough stains with a non-bleach cleanser, but first test in an inconspicuous area and ensure that the cleanser has not lifted the varnish from the paper. For high traffic or non-residential applications, you may want to consider customizing on vinyl, which we do offer upon request. -
Color Accuracy
We do our best to display the colors of the products shown on this website as accurately as possible. However, color varies on computers and monitors, and we cannot guarantee that your display of any color will be accurate. For this reason, we offer samples of our wallpaper and encourage you to purchase the color samples you are interested in prior to ordering rolls of wallpaper. -
Dye Lots
All of our rolls are labeled by their dye lot. A dye lot indicates a batch of wallpapers that have been run with ink that has been mixed specifically for that printing. When you order, your rolls will all come from the same dye lot. Wallpaper from one dye lot will have identical ink and background color, but we cannot guarantee that there will be perfect consistency of color from one dye lot to the next. It’s very important that you order enough wallpaper to complete your project, including the standard overage (1 additional roll for orders under 8 rolls, and 2 extra rolls for orders over 8 rolls). -
Shipping
Shipping is an additional charge and will be added to orders in the shopping cart. Prices are calculated depending on the weight of the item. We ship via UPS Ground, unless you request a different carrier or delivery time. Overnight or 2-day service is available upon request for an additional charge. In stock orders will ship within 2 business days of purchase. Custom and out of stock items typically ship 6-8 weeks after purchase. We accept payment via credit card or check. For questions about your order, please contact us at +1 503 233 4843 or email us here. -
Returns and
Sale of GoodsAll sales are final, and we do not accept returns. We will exchange any flawed or defective wallpaper when claims are made within 2 weeks of purchase. Because we do not accept returns, please do not do any cutting before first examining your wallpaper. The buyer is responsible for examination prior to hanging. Upon receipt of your order, ensure that all rolls are the correct pattern and color, and that they come from the same dye lot. Confirm that there are enough rolls to complete the job. Please contact us right away if you find any flaws or inconsistencies and before any cutting occurs. All claims must be made within 2 weeks of purchase. Once wallpaper is cut, we consider that the buyer has approved the wallpaper, and no claims may be made. Unused wallpaper is not eligible for return. We recommend that you save any leftover wallpaper in case repairs are needed in the future. Our liability will not exceed the purchase price and/or invoiced value of the goods in question. We are not liable for indirect, consequential, special, financial, or other losses or exemplary damages, whether based in contract, tort, warranty, strict liability, or otherwise.
Stockists
- Annie Downing Interiors – Austin, TX
- Bradley USA – Chicago, IL & Atlanta, GA
- Covered Wallpaper – Marietta, GA
- Manolo Walls – Portland, OR
- SMG Collective – Portland, OR
- Solid & Pattern – Chicago, IL
- Spruce Nola – New Orleans, LA
- The Pattern Collective – Metairie, LA
- Urban Source – Chicago, IL
- Walltawk – Denver, CO
- Walnut Wallpaper – Los Angeles, CA