Wall covering panels, a method of manufacturing such, and methods of test adhering such panels to a surface, removal therefrom and repositioning

Abstract

A panel for decoratively covering a surface is provided. The panel comprises a section made of either a tile, such as a vinyl tile, or wallpaper. The section is sized as a small rectangular section, for easy handling. The panel comprises a decorative front portion, an adhesive applied to the rear side of the decorative front portion and an adhesive protection cover applied to the adhesive and forming part of the retail packaging of the panel. The adhesive protective cover is created in two portions, a large portion to cover substantially most of the rear side of the panel and a crack and peel strip, attached to the large portion and covering the adhesive. Both portions being removable to allow the panel to be adhered to a surface; the strip being separately removable to allow for the temporary placement of the panel to allow for easy correction of its placement, prior to the remaining portion of adhesive being exposed for permanent placement.

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