How to Install a Lincrusta Wainscot

Use a sponge soaked in warm water to wet the back of the first panel. (There should be enough water on the surface so that it would dribble off if you tilted the panel at an angle.) Repeat for the remaining panels for the first wall. Lay the panels back-to-back, with the wet surfaces touching, and set them aside for 20 to 30 minutes. This will allow the material to expand slightly before installation, preventing the panels from buckling at the seams once they're in place.