HOW TO MEASURE YOUR WALL
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​​Measure each wall you like to cover in wallpaper separately and then use the total width and the highest point of your wall(s) to calculate how many rolls you need. We recommend to add 10cm (4") to the height measurement and 10cm (4") for each wall to the width measurements as this allows for flexibility during installation. A key thing is to consider the dimensions of the pattern repeat and pattern match as it can affect how much material you need. The pattern match refers to how the design lines up from one drop to another. You can find more information about pattern matches here. Details about the dimensions of the pattern repeat and pattern match can be found on the product page of each wallpaper. If you are unsure how to factor in the pattern match, like us to confirm the required roll quantity or prefer us to do the maths for you, please request estimate through our wallpaper calculator here, or get in touch with us by email. Always provide us with the measurement of the total width (= combined width) and the highest point of your wall along with the unit of length (meter, cm, inches, feet). We will calculate the amount of wallpaper needed based on the numbers you provide us with.
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Below are some guidelines on how to measure different types of walls and how to deal with areas occupied by doors and windows.
Hanging wallpaper is a delicate craft. We strongly recommend getting some hanging advice from a decorator before placing your order. A decorator can help taking the correct wall measurements and can calculate the amount of wallpaper needed. To ensure that you will receive all rolls from the same batch it is important to get the estimate right and to purchase all the rolls you need in one go.
MEASURE DIFFERENT TYPES OF WALLS
YOUR
WALL
WIDTH
MEASUREMENT
HEIGHT
MEASUREMENT
YOUR
WALLPAPER
STANDARD WALLS:
SINGLE RECTANGULAR WALL / FEATURE WALL
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Measure the height of your wall from floor (or top of the skirting board) to the ceiling. If adding wallpaper to half-walls such as above wall panelings or dado rails, measure from the height of the area to be covered in wallpaper. ​​We recommend to add 10cm (4") for flexibility during installation.
Then measure the width of your wall. It's best to add 10cm (4") allowance for adjustment during installation.
WALL
HEIGHT
WALL
WIDTH
WHOLE ROOM / MORE THAN ONE WALL​
Measure the height of your wall as explained above, always use the highest point.
Measure the width of each of your walls that will be covered in wallpaper separately, and then calculate all of them together (= combined / total width).
For walls with doors and / or windows: Ignore the doors or windows, consider them as parts of the walls.
If you haven't already: We recommend to add 10cm (4") to the height measurement and 10cm (4") per wall to the width measurement for flexibility during installation.
WALL
HEIGHT
WIDTH 1 + WIDTH 2 + WIDTH 3 + WIDTH 4
WALLS WITH DOORS/ WINDOWS,
OR OTHER OBSTACLES​
Measure the height and width of the complete wall as if it would be a normal wall. Do not remove areas occupied by doors / windows.
Should you have not done so already: We suggest you add 10cm (4") to the height measurement and 10cm (4") to the width measurement of each wall as an installation allowance.
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A common mistake when measuring walls is to remove the areas doors and windows occupy. Keep in mind that in most situations wallpaper will be added to the areas above doors and windows. In addition, windows often get their reveals and overhangs (parts around the window) wallpapered as well. In order to keep the pattern aligned, ignore doors/windows or other obstacles when taking measurements and consider them as parts of your walls.
WALL
HEIGHT
WALL
WIDTH
SLANTED WALLS OR STAIRCASES​
Measure the wall at its highest point, ignoring any slopes.
Then measure across the widest point of your wall.
In case you haven't yet: It is advisable to add 10cm (4") to the height measurement and 10cm (4") to the width measurement of each wall. This allows margin for adjustment when hanging the paper.
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In order to align the pattern correctly across the whole wall, features like sloped ceilings are not deducted from the wall measurements. Same for walls with doors/windows and other cut-outs (see above). The wallpaper is installed in full vertical drops and the sloping part / or any excess trimmed off during installation.
HIGHEST
POINT
WALL
WIDTH
WALLS WITH DIFFERENT HEIGHTS,
OR MULTI-SLOPED WALLS
For connecting walls of different heights measure the highest point of your wall. This also applies when wallpapering more than one wall or the whole room and not all the walls have the same height.
For multi-sloped walls measure the wall at its highest point, ignoring any slopes or other cut-outs.
Then measure across the widest point of your wall(s).
If not done already: We recommend you to add both 10cm (4") to the height measurement and 10cm (4") per wall to the width to ensure room for adjustment when hanging the paper.
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To ensure the pattern aligns properly across the whole wall the calculations for the roll estimate are base on full wall dimensions. Sloped parts or left over areas of shorter walls are cut away during installation.
HIGHEST
POINT
WALL
WIDTH
Unsure how to calculate the wallpaper roll estimate? Send us your wall measurements through the wallpaper calculator below and we will get back to you with the estimate tailored to your space. Please make sure to measure your wall(s) properly or to get help from a decorator if needed. We are not responsible for incorrect wall measurements.