Tips for Removing Marker Stains from Wallcoverings

Moms are always proud of their children’s artwork – until their little one uses the new wallpaper for a canvas and the artwork is drawn with a permanent marker. What can you tell your panicked client when she calls for advice on how to remove permanent marker from the beautiful wallcovering that you installed for […]

Lessons of a Lifetime

By Philip Reinhard, Artech Wallcovering Installation | As published in “Master Paperhanger Magazine” 1935, at the height of the depression, at a train station in Egg Harbor, NJ. A young man talks to his father: “Yes, dad. I’m taking the train to New Brunswick. I’ve got a hundred and ten dollars. I’m getting married. The […]

1st Annual Central Region Workshop, May 6, 2017

On Saturday, May 6, 2017, Wallcovering Installers Association (WIA) will be holding their 1st Annual Central Region Workshop! Some of the workshop topics for discussion will include: – When to use lining papers and how to use them – Apps for wallpaper and how to get paid – A roundtable discussion on papering issues – […]

Hangin’ by the Bay with WIA

The Northern California Chapter of the Wallcovering Installers Association Proudly Presents Hangin’ by the Bay with WIA A day-long workshop featuring talks and demos by and for wallcovering installers as well as the industry. Techniques, product, raffle. Light breakfast, as well as lunch, included. An opportunity to meet and also mingle with other wallcovering installers […]

WA Honors Jeff Rezin as 2016 Allman Award Recipient

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE January 3, 2017 WA Honors Jeff Rezin as 2016 Allman Award Recipient The Wallcoverings Association (WA) is pleased to announce the recipient of the 2016 Justin P. Allman Award, the industry’s highest honor. WA bestows the award to an individual who has made a lasting contribution to the industry over a significant […]

Save the Dates for the 2017 and 2018 Conventions

Mark your calendars for the next two years of amazing WIA events!

2016 WIA Convention Photos

Did you miss the 2016 WIA Convention? Here are a few pictures to show you what happened!

2015 WIA Convention Photos

Take a look at the good times that happened at our 2015 Convention in New Orleans, Louisiana!

2016 Jan-Feb Installer

President’s Message…… The Benefits of WIA Membership By President Vinny LaRusso, C.P. Time for a Change Wallpapering, Inc., Brewster, New York Greetings WIA Members, Are you interested in furthering your career like I was? Joining a professional association is a good start. There are associations for nearly every profession or area of interest and many […]

2015 June-July Installer

President’s Message…… Success Is Only a Stone’s Throw Away By President – Cyndi Green, C.P. | Cyndi Green Wallcovering, LLC | Monroe, LA My fellow members, A successful business, or person, is one that is always in a state of learning and improving. Learning, understanding, and gaining knowledge is an endless journey and it should never […]