Trade Reference Guide — Surface Applications
Wallpaper, like fabric and ceramic, is a material system—not a decorative afterthought. At Channel House, we design surfaces to behave well in real spaces: to hold light, scale, and repetition over time. Our wallpapers are developed across two paper families—LUXE and PRO—each selected for a specific level of installation experience and performance expectation.
The distinction is not aesthetic. It is about installation method, material tolerance, and intended user.
LUXE Collection
DIY-friendly papers with refined finish
LUXE papers are designed for confident DIY installation and approachable professional use. These substrates are more forgiving in handling, alignment, and adhesion, making them ideal for residential projects where ease of installation matters as much as visual impact.
LUXE papers are engineered to balance durability with flexibility, allowing patterns to be installed cleanly without the advanced techniques required for heavier or specialty substrates.
Best suited for:
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DIY clients
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First-time wallpaper users
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Light commercial applications
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Residential spaces with moderate wear
Typical Applications
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Accent walls
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Bedrooms and guest rooms
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Powder rooms
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Home offices
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Hallways and stair landings
Material Characteristics
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More forgiving during installation
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Designed to accommodate slight wall irregularities
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Suitable for standard wall conditions
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Clean pattern registration without advanced tools
LUXE wallpapers are where we recommend starting—especially when ease, confidence, and speed of installation are priorities.
PRO Collection
Professional-grade papers for architectural interiors
PRO papers are developed for professional installers—or for highly experienced DIYers with advanced tools, preparation knowledge, and patience. These substrates demand precision, but reward it with depth, material presence, and long-term performance.
PRO wallpapers are less forgiving and often heavier, more dimensional, or more sensitive to wall preparation and environmental conditions. For this reason, we strongly recommend professional installation for most applications.
Best suited for:
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Professional installers
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Designers working with experienced wallpaper crews
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Architectural and high-design projects
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Clients seeking elevated material presence
Typical Applications
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Living rooms and dining rooms
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Primary bedrooms
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Feature walls and full-room installs
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Hospitality and commercial interiors
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High-visibility architectural spaces
Material Characteristics
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Requires advanced wall prep
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Demands precise pattern matching and alignment
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Less tolerance for installation error
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Designed for long-term durability and visual authority
PRO papers are where surface design becomes architectural—intended to be specified, installed, and lived with over decades.
Choosing Between LUXE and PRO
Specify LUXE when:
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Installation simplicity is a priority
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Walls may not be perfectly prepped
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The client plans to self-install
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The space has moderate use
Specify PRO when:
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The project is professionally installed
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Walls are properly prepared and primed
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Pattern scale and material presence matter most
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Longevity and visual depth outweigh installation ease
A Unified Surface Language
Both LUXE and PRO wallpapers are designed to work in dialogue with Channel House ceramics, fabrics, and architectural elements. The difference lies not in design intent, but in material rigor and installation expectation.
Once substrates are chosen appropriately, wallpaper becomes not decoration—but structure, rhythm, and atmosphere.
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