WIA CONFERENCE RECAP

NEW ORLEANS, LOUISIANA

Artisanship

Wallcovering installers are highly skilled at hanging paper. They are experts at solving problems whether it be the walls, the material, or simply the region’s climate. At times, it is a high-stakes job and therefore skilled installers are the key to a successful installation.

Storytelling

By the very nature of the job, installers love to help each other by sharing tips and stories from the most successful installations. Whether it’s how they overcame an obstacle or learned a new trick, this community of installers loves to share success stories with each other.

Founded in 1974, The Wallcovering Installers Association (WIA) is an international organization of wallcovering installers dedicated to superior craftsmanship. One of the highlights of the year was the WIA’s annual conference in New Orleans. With the promise to “jazz up your skills,” we headed to The Big Easy and met with nearly 150 paperhangers throughout three days of panels, demonstrations, and meetings. Here’s what we learned!

Partnership

While we love a gorgeous room with perfectly hung wallcovering, we would not be here without acknowledging the fabulous installers out there hanging our wallcoverings with great skill and precision. It truly is a team effort. We’re proud of our relationship with the installer community and look forward to deepening these relationships.