Li&Pra achieves absolute cutting precision in wallcovering

The challenge: maintaining precision while scaling production

As production volumes increased and projects became more complex, Li&Pra identified cutting accuracy as a critical control point in its workflow.

The company faced three main challenges:

• Maintaining consistent millimeter-level cutting precision
• Preventing visible white edges on dark or intense graphics
• Managing soft, expandable substrates without dimensional deformation

In customized wallpaper production, especially with dark color palettes, even microscopic cutting inaccuracies become visible after installation.

To sustain growth without compromising quality standards, Li&Pra required a reliable and repeatable automated cutting solution.

“With the increase in production, managing the cutting process was becoming increasingly complex. We needed a solution capable of supporting growth while maintaining extremely high-quality standards,” explains Nicole Prati, Interior Designer at Li&Pra.

The adopted solution: Miura Katana automatic wallpaper cutter

Li&Pra selected Miura Katana for its advanced technical configuration and process stability.

Core Technical Advantages

• Millimeter-level cutting precision – ensures every strip is cut exactly to size

• Perfect strip alignment – flawless edges for seamless wallcovering installation

• Graphic continuity on intense colors – preserves the visual integrity of dark and complex designs

• Enhanced stability with soft materials – prevents stretching or distortion during cutting

The V-shaped angled cut system ensures clean edges and prevents the white lines that can become visible along strip joints.

“The first thing that struck us about the Miura Katana was its cutting precision,” emphasizes Nicole Prati. "The joints of the cut tiles are now precise, even on complex graphics and intense colors where any imperfection or white cutting edge would be immediately visible."

Measurable improvements achieved by Li&Pra

After implementing the Miura Katana, Li&Pra reported:

• Perfect strip alignment across entire production runs
• Precise joints even on complex graphics and dark colors
• Significant reduction in material waste
• Greater batch-to-batch consistency
• Faster transition from cutting to packaging

Fine adjustment of cutting parameters also reduced waste during sample production — a critical cost factor in customized wallpaper manufacturing.

Market feedback: recognized installation quality

Architects, designers, and installers observed:

• Improved joint continuity
• Higher installation precision
• Greater visual consistency across walls

In the premium wallcovering segment, installation quality is directly linked to cutting accuracy. The improvement was immediately noticeable in finished projects.

A reliable partnership with Flexa

Beyond machine performance, Li&Pra highlighted the importance of collaboration with Flexa.

Structured training and responsive technical support ensured that operators quickly became autonomous and capable of fully leveraging the system's potential.

The investment delivered measurable improvements in both productivity and final product quality.