Colefax & Fowler's Cress Wallpaper in Old Blue is a charming small-scale design featuring gently meandering sprigs of delicate leaves that create a beautifully balanced and harmonious pattern.
Part of the Small Designs Wallpaper II Collection, Cress is admired for its understated country charm and remarkable versatility.
The simple botanical motif creates a calm decorative backdrop that works effortlessly in bedrooms, hallways, living spaces, and studies, complementing both traditional and contemporary interiors.
The Old Blue colourway combines soft heritage blue tones with crisp white detailing, creating a timeless palette that is easy to coordinate with the wider Colefax & Fowler collection of fabrics and designer paint colours.
Cress W7013-01 Old Blue wallpaper is sold by the roll and is available in six timeless colourways.
If you would like advice choosing wallpaper or coordinating paint colours, our team at Pure Paint is always happy to help.
All Colefax & Fowler wallpapers are delivered with no extra charges or hidden taxes.
Colefax & Fowler Cress Wallpaper
Product Code W7013-01 Colour Old Blue Width 52 cm Length 10.00 metre Horizontal Pattern Repeat 35cm Vertical Pattern Repeat 21 cm Collection Small Design Wallpaper Collection Brand Colefax & Fowler IMPORTANT
Before cutting and hanging wallpaper or borders please inspect every roll to ensure that they all have the same code, are in good condition and that the edges match correctly. The company cannot accept any liability for defects in the condition of the product or matching which are apparent at the time of hanging, nor can the company be responsible for any consequential loss. All labels should be retained until hanging is complete and to your satisfaction. If your wallpaper is an all-over dark colour the ends of the roll should be coloured with a matching water based crayon or marker to avoid white edges showing. To minimize the hazard in the event of fire DO NOT hang wallpapers over expanded polystyrene veneers or any other such highly flammable products and ensure that wallcoverings are always firmly stuck down.
PREPARATION
Walls should be clean, firm and dry. Roughen any painted surfaces with Glass/Sandpaper to form a key. Remove any old wallcoverings and fill in any holes and cracks. Size any absorbent surfaces. Scrape powdery or flaky areas and paint with a suitably prepared size, or oil based primer, allowing it to dry completely.
LINING
It is important that the walls are horizontally cross-lined, using a good quality lining paper, the adhesive should be the same as used on the final wallpaper. We recommend that lining paper is then sized to aid adhesion. The lining should be allowed to dry out fully before hanging out wallcovering.
ADHESIVE
Ensure that a ready mixed PVA adhesive containing fungicide is used with this wallcovering. (USA: A properly mixed wheat or light-weight vinyl adhesive may be used. Medium weight and heavy weight vinyl adhesives must not be used). Try to avoid getting adhesive on the printed surface, dried paste will damage the surface of a printed wallpaper. If it is unavoidable, gently wipe off with a clean damp sponge whilst it is moist, making sure to rinse the sponge thoroughly throughout the cleaning process using clear water only and no soap or cleaning liquids of any kind.
APPLICATION
Cut your lengths allowing for Pattern Matching and forfinal trimming top and bottom. DO NOT assume that the wallpaper will come off the roll the right way up - this should always be checked and if unsure, consult the Pattern Book, check with your retailer, or call customer services on UK - 0208 8777 6400, EXPORT: 020 8874 6484. Apply an even coat of paste ensuring the edges and well covered, allow to soak for 4-5 minutes until the paper is supple otherwise bubbling and lifting at the joints may occur, oversoaking can result in shrinkback. DO NOT paste more than one length at a time. Use a plumb line when hanging the first length and smooth the paper to the wall using a paperhangers brush from the centre of the length to the edge to expel air bubbles. After hanging 3or4 lengths, we strongly recommend that you inspect theresulttoensure noshading orotherfaults arepresent, ideallythewallpaper should be left overnight to dry before inspection. NO claim for redecorating costs can be allowed once more than one roll had been hung. Special care should be taken when hanging very pale colours as joins are inevitably more apparent. Butt-join subsequent lengths. If sufficient paste has been applied to the edges there should be no need to use a seam roller to smooth down the edges - if this is necessary, only a felt roller should be used. It is advised that completed whole areas are wiped down with a clean damp sponge to give a consistent lustre upon drying. Good ventilation and aneven temperature will assist in the even drying of wallpaper.
CARE
Surface marks mayberemoved bygently dabbing with amoist sponge. Donot scrub or use any abrasive cleaning agents. Thisinformation issupplied ingoodfaith,butwithoutguaranteeandontheunderstanding that the installer will have decorating knowledge to work with differing site or atmospheric conditions.
Paste applied to Wallcovering
Composition 100% Paper
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Delivery & Samples – Colefax & Fowler Wallpaper
All Colefax & Fowler wallpaper orders are subject to a flat-rate delivery charge of €30.00.
The minimum order quantity is 1 roll of wallpaper.
Wallpaper samples are free, with a limit of 5 free samples per customer.
Cress from the Small Designs Wallpaper II Collection
Cress is one of Colefax & Fowler's most versatile small-scale wallpapers, celebrated for its gently meandering leaf sprigs and understated country charm. The delicate all-over pattern creates a harmonious backdrop that adds subtle texture and movement while remaining calm and easy to live with.
Part of the Small Designs Wallpaper II Collection, Cress is an ideal companion wallpaper, designed to coordinate effortlessly with decorative prints, woven fabrics, and the wider Colefax & Fowler colour palette. Its timeless botanical motif makes it equally suited to traditional country homes and contemporary interiors.
The Old Blue colourway pairs soft heritage blue with crisp white detailing to create a fresh, elegant finish that works beautifully in bedrooms, hallways, kitchens, bathrooms, and relaxed living spaces.
Design & Specification
Roll width: 52 cm
Roll length: 10 m
Vertical repeat: approx. 21 cm (Half Drop)
Horizontal repeat: approx. 35 cm
Pattern match: Half Drop
Composition: 100% PaperColefax & Fowler wallpapers are often chosen for carefully considered interiors. If you would like guidance selecting the right pattern, colourway, or coordinating paint, our friendly team and in-house interior designer are happy to help.
Call 00353 61 378362 or email [email protected] and we'll be delighted to assist.
A flat-rate delivery charge of €30.00 applies to all Colefax & Fowler wallpaper orders.
All Colefax & Fowler wallpapers are delivered with no extra charges or hidden taxes.
Pure Paint is an approved online stockist of Colefax & Fowler wallpapers in Ireland, offering expert advice and personal service.
Explore more small-scale, botanical, and country-style wallpaper designs across all our designer wallpaper brands.
Colefax & Fowler wallpapers are often chosen for carefully considered interiors. If you would like guidance selecting the right pattern, colourway, or coordinating paint, our friendly team and in-house interior designer are happy to help.
Call 00353 61 378362 or email [email protected] and we’ll be delighted to assist.
