How To Measure Wallpaper
Measuring how much wallpaper you need is an important task when planning a room redecoration. You don’t want to find out mid-way-through you’re short a roll or two, or be left with lots of spares at the end! Our step-by-step guide is here to talk you through the entire process, so you can calculate the exact number of rolls needed and complete your room's makeover without any fuss or wastage.
Measuring your room
If you have one, measure your room with a retractable metal measuring tape; otherwise, use a standard tape measure. Measure the total perimeter of your room (or the area you want to wallpaper) in metres, and be sure to include any doors and windows. Note down the height of the room or area, in metres and centimetres.
Frequently asked questions
How many drops do you get from one roll?
In an average sized home, with walls approximately 2.4m high, a wallpaper with no repeat pattern should give you four drops. If your room has unusually high or low ceilings, you will need fewer or more rolls, but use this as an average baseline to work from. A wallpaper with a pattern repeat will also give you fewer drops as there’s trimming and wastage from matching the pattern. If you have a pattern repeat of up to 64 cm, you should get three drops from a roll.
How wide is a roll of wallpaper?
The average width and length of a wallpaper roll depends on many factors, including the type of wallpaper, the design of the pattern, and the texture of the paper. However, most of our rolls have a width of 52cm and length of 10.05m.
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