From enquiry to handover

What actually happens, step by step.

Wallpaper goes wrong in predictable ways: the wall was not ready, the quantity was short, the batch did not match. This is the sequence that avoids those, and what you need to do at each point.

Enquiry and requirements

You describe the rooms, the walls involved, and the general look you want.

What you do: Share room photos, rough measurements, and the problem you are solving, such as a new wall, a repaint-over, or damage repair.

Typical time Varies with how much detail you can share upfront

Site visit and measurement

A visit to measure wall height and width, and to note switches, doors, and any damp patches.

What you do: Be present, or arrange for someone who can open the rooms and answer questions about the walls.

Typical time 30 to 60 minutes for one room, more for a full home

Design selection and sample check

You review material and pattern options against your room's light and size.

What you do: Ask to see a physical sample in the room at different times of day. Screen colour and printed colour are never identical.

Typical time Varies. A few days is common if you want to see a sample in daylight before deciding

Written quotation

A written scope is prepared, listing rooms, wall area, material, and what preparation work is included.

What you do: Read the scope line by line. Confirm what is and is not included before you agree to it.

Surface preparation

Old paper or flaking paint is removed, cracks are filled, and the wall is primed or sized as needed.

What you do: Clear furniture away from the walls, and confirm any damp issue has already been resolved.

Typical time Varies with wall condition. New plaster needs weeks to cure before this stage starts

Installation

Rolls are cut, pasted, hung in sequence, and trimmed at the ceiling, skirting, and corners.

What you do: Keep the room ventilated, and avoid touching wet seams while the adhesive sets.

Typical time Varies with room size, pattern repeat, and how many obstacles are on the wall

Final check and care instructions

Seams, corners, and edges are checked once dry, with touch-ups made if needed.

What you do: Ask for the roll batch number and basic cleaning instructions for your material, and keep them for later.

Typical time Full cure before normal humidity or AC use is often a few days. Follow the specific product guidance

Estimator

How much will you need?

Enter the room and the walls you want papered. This works out the area and an approximate roll count using standard roll sizes. It runs entirely in your browser — nothing is sent, and nothing is stored except on this device if you choose to save it.

Wall area and roll estimate

Area to cover—

Approximate rolls—

This is an estimate to help you plan, not a quotation. The real quantity comes from measuring the wall on site, because ceilings are rarely level and walls are rarely square. Openings reduce the area cross-check, while full-height strips are counted across each whole wall.

What this assumes

A standard roll of 10.05 m × 53 cm, which is about 5.3 m² of paper and roughly 5 m² once trimmed.
A trim allowance of about 10 cm on every drop.
A door counted as 2.0 m² and a window as 1.8 m².
A pattern repeat adds length to every drop, so a large repeat costs more paper.
An extra allowance of 12% for waste, offcuts and a small amount kept back for repairs.
The roll count is the higher of the drop method and the area method, rounded up.
Doors and windows reduce the area figure; the full-height strip count still uses whole wall widths.

Before you ask for a quote

Seven things worth having ready.

None of this is compulsory. Each one removes a round of questions and makes the estimate closer to the real number.

Which service or services you are considering

Helps start with the right materials and work details.

The town or area where the work is located

Service coverage depends on the work and location.

Which room, wall or space you have in mind

A short description helps explain what you want done.

Approximate measurements, if you have them

They can help discuss the work; Praveen can advise on what else is needed.

A photo of the space, if it is useful for your enquiry

You can share one directly in WhatsApp after opening the conversation.

When you are considering the work, if you know

This helps discuss a suitable next step.

Enquire →

Worth knowing

Things that decide the outcome.

Standard roll size

Common widths are roughly 53 cm or 90 to 100 cm, with lengths often around 10 m

Roll width and length decide how many rolls a wall needs and where seams fall. Sizes vary by manufacturer.

Pattern repeat

The vertical distance before a printed pattern repeats, commonly 0 to 64 cm

A larger repeat means more trimming waste, so a wall can need more rolls for the same visible area.

Same batch or lot number

All rolls used on one wall run should share one batch or lot number

Dye can vary slightly between production batches, which can show as a visible colour shift between rolls.

New plaster curing time

Often 4 to 8 weeks before papering, depending on climate and wall thickness

Papering over damp plaster traps moisture underneath and can cause the paper to lift or grow mould.

Paste the wall vs paste the paper

Two different application methods, set by the product, not chosen freely by the installer

Using the method meant for a different material can cause weak adhesion or a shorter working life.

Colour show-through

A dark or strongly coloured wall can show through a light or thin paper

A light-coloured primer coat evens this out before hanging, especially under pale wallpaper.

Typical wastage allowance

Most quantity estimates add about 10 to 20 percent extra material

This covers pattern matching, trimming at the ceiling and skirting, and cutting mistakes.

Drying and curing after installation

Often 24 to 72 hours before returning a room to normal humidity or AC use

Adhesive needs time to set fully. Early stress on wet seams can weaken them.

GSM (grams per square metre)

A measure of how heavy and thick the material is

A higher GSM is generally more forgiving on an uneven wall, but this varies by product, so check the specific roll.

Humidity and adhesive

High humidity slows adhesive drying and can affect how well it holds over time

This matters more in coastal and monsoon-season conditions, where indoor humidity stays high for weeks.

Straight answers

Questions people actually ask.

Including the ones where the honest answer is no.

Can wallpaper be used in a bathroom or kitchen?

Some materials, such as solid vinyl, resist splashes and light moisture. None are meant for constant direct water, such as inside a shower. Away from direct wetting, a suitable vinyl type can work in these rooms.

Will wallpaper peel in humidity?

It can, if the wall is damp, unsealed, or the material is not suited to the room. Good surface preparation and a moisture-tolerant material reduce this risk, but no wallpaper fully resists sustained damp.

How long does wallpaper last?

This depends on the material, sunlight exposure, humidity, and how the wall was prepared. It varies too widely between products and conditions to give one number. Ask about the expected lifespan for the specific material you are choosing.

Can wallpaper go over existing wallpaper?

This is usually not recommended. The old paper can loosen over time, and any pattern, texture, or seam underneath can show through the new layer. Removing the old paper first is the safer approach.

Can wallpaper go on a wall with damp?

No. Find and fix the damp first. Papering over it traps moisture underneath, which can cause lifting, staining, or mould.

How is wallpaper removed later?

This depends on the material. Non-woven types often peel off the wall in full sheets. Older paper or vinyl types may need water, a steamer, or a scoring tool to loosen the adhesive first.

Does removing wallpaper damage the wall underneath?

Careful removal usually leaves the wall needing only minor filling and sanding. Rushed or dry removal can pull off surface plaster or old paint, especially on a soft or poorly prepared wall.

Can I wash wallpaper?

Only if the material is labelled washable or scrubbable. Other types should only be dusted or wiped with a barely damp cloth. Check the specific product before using water on it.

Is wallpaper safe with children, and does it smell?

Most modern wallpapers and water-based adhesives have little odour once fully dry. Some smell noticeably during and shortly after hanging. Ventilate the room during and after installation.

What about direct sunlight and fading?

Strong, prolonged, direct sunlight fades most printed colour over time, on wallpaper as on fabric or paint. Vinyl-coated types generally resist fading better than plain paper or fabric-backed types, but no material is fade-proof.

What is the difference between wallpaper and wall panelling?

Wallpaper is a thin printed or textured sheet pasted onto the wall surface. Panelling is a rigid or semi-rigid material, such as wood, PVC, or WPC, fixed onto or in front of the wall. Panelling adds more physical texture and can hide an uneven wall better, at the cost of more material and installation time.

Do I need to empty the room?

Furniture needs to be moved away from the walls being papered, not necessarily out of the room entirely. Large or fragile items are safer moved out or covered for the day.