Use the chart below to estimate the amount of wallpaper you are going to need. Allow and calculate extra when using a paper with a large repeating pattern.
| DISTANCE AROUND ROOM |
|
WALL HEIGHT |
|
| |
2.3-2.4m |
2.4-2.6m |
2.6-2.7m |
| (INCLUDE DOORS & WINDOWS) |
(7ft 6in-8ft) |
(8ft-8ft 6in) |
(8ft 6in-9ft) |
| 10m (33ft) |
5 rolls |
5 rolls |
6 rolls |
| 12m (39ft) |
6 rolls |
6 rolls |
7 rolls |
| 14m (46ft) |
7 rolls |
7 rolls |
8 rolls |
| 16m (52ft) |
8 rolls |
8 rolls |
9 rolls |
| 18m (59ft) |
9 rolls |
9 rolls |
10 rolls |
| 20m (66ft) |
10 rolls |
10 rolls |
11 rolls |
For a more accurate estimate, calculate the area of your walls, using the method outlined below.
Step 1
A standard roll of wallpaper is approximately 10.5m (33ft) long and 530mm (1ft 9in) wide. If you measure the height of the walls from skirting to ceiling, you can work out how many strips of paper you can cut from a standard roll - four strips is about average.
Step 2
Measure around the room (ignoring doors and windows) to work out how many roll widths you need to cover the walls. Divide this figure by the number of strips you can cut from one roll to calculate how many rolls you need to buy. Make a small allowance for wastage.
When buying wallpaper, ensure that all of the rolls have the same batch number to be certain that the colours match. Keep your receipts so that you can return unused rolls.
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