Large Collection of wallpapers

How To Create your Own Wallpaper

Written by Deepak Shrivastava on July 21, 2008 – 11:02 am

Paper Need

To figure your wall area in square feet, measure the width of the walls and multiply by the height. Divide your total square footage by 50 to determine the number of double rolls you will need for your job. A standard roll of wallpaper covers approximately 56 square feet. The suggested divider of 50 square feet to determine the number of rolls will allow for pattern waste in matching.

Example: A wall is 8′ high by 10’ long. 8’ X 10’ = 80’ sq. feet.,80’ divided by 50 = 1.6, 1.6 rounded up = 2 double rolls.A general rule of thumb is you can cut three 8’ pieces and one 6’ piece from one double roll.

WALLCOVERING

Wall Area In Square Feet	Number of Double Rolls Required (11 Yard Bolts)	Number of Double Rolls Required (14 Yard Bolts)
50	1	1
60	2	1
100	3	2
120	3	2
150	4	3
180	4	3
200	5	4
240	6	4
250	6	5
280	7	5
300	7	5
320	8	6
350	8	6
360	9	6
400	9	7
420	10	7
450	10	8
480	11	8
500	11	9

WALLPAPER LAYOUT

You’ve made an investment in your new wallcovering and you deserve a professional finish! Preplanning will save you time and help eliminate mistakes. Before preplanning your layout, keep in mind, your wallpaper will EXPAND anywhere from 1/4″ to 1/2″ when wet or pasted. Test a piece and allow for this when measuring.

How to pre-plan - As a general rule, start in the most visable corner planning to meet in the least visible corner in your room and measure the width of your paper around the room in both directions meeting in your inconspicuous corner. Try to avoid small strips (2″ or smaller) in corners or around windows, doors, cabinets, etc. If you are only doing one wall (especially full length 8′ pieces like in a bedroom), start somewhere in the middle, work your way to each corner, marking off off where your pieces will fall as you go. Try to avoid any small strips in the corners.

When pre-planning - Be sure to take into account if you have window sills that you will be wrapping. Plan your layout so there will be sufficient paper to wrap inside your sills without having to strip in a piece.

Hanging wallpaper over paneling - There are a number of liner papers on the market that address this task. Almost any wallpaper center or paint store handles liners, generally known as Wall Felt. Liners should always be pasted with a heavy duty vinyl to vinyl adhesive or a “clay-based” adhesive to insure proper adhesion. Generally, the liner must dry 24 to 48 hours before hanging over it with your wallcovering. Before hanging your liner, be sure to check the paneling for loose areas and secure these areas. Most liners recommend priming before hanging your wallcovering. After you have primed the liner, you may want to float out joints and any unlevel areas with sheetrock mud.