WALLPAPER CALCULATION FORMULA

Step 1: Measure the width of your walls

To determine how much wallpaper you will need, begin by measuring the width of each wall in the room. Add the measurements together to find the total width. It’s advisable to use a high-quality, rigid measuring tape and round up to the nearest whole number.

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Step 2: Measure the height of your walls

Next, measure the height of your walls, or the height you plan to cover (e.g., up to half wall height), starting from the skirting board. Multiply this height by the total width of the room to calculate the overall square meterage. If you're only wallpapering a feature wall, multiply the height by the width of that specific wall.

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Step 3: Calculate the wallpaper roll coverage

Our wallpaper rolls are typically 62 cm wide and 10 meters long, covering around 6.2 square meters per roll. To estimate the number of rolls required, divide the total square meterage of the room by the coverage of a single roll. However, it is essential to consider factors such as pattern repeats and potential wastage, which may increase the number of rolls needed.

For example, a room that measures 24 square meters would require approximately 4 rolls (24÷ 6.2=3.8, rounded up to 4) since, but this estimate does not account for pattern repeats or wastage, so extra rolls may be necessary.

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Step 4: No need to consider pattern repeats

When the repeat length does not match the width of the roll, this can lead to increased wastage. However, since our wallpaper widths are the size of a pattern repeat, you will not need additional rolls to ensure the pattern aligns properly.

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It is generally recommended to add at least 10% to your total calculation to account for errors, re-cuts, or future repairs. It’s better to have more wallpaper than less to avoid shortages during installation.

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