How do I calculate wallpaper needed?

Measure the width of each wall where you would like to apply the wallpaper and add them all together (“Combined Width”). Measure the height of the walls. Multiply the Combined Width by the height of the walls – this is the total square footage (“TSF”) of wall space you need to cover with wallpaper.

How many wallpaper do I need for a room?

A standard American roll of wallpaper gives you about 35 square feet, but waste and pattern matching usually takes this down to about 27 usable square feet per roll. Enter the total of all wall widths, in feet, in the room. Enter the height, in feet, of the room.

How much does a roll of wallpaper cover?

Depending on the wallpaper sheet width, a double roll covers 57 to 61 square feet, while a single roll is 29 to 31 square feet. Remember, wallpaper only comes in double rolls, even though they price out the cost in single roll quantities.

How many strips of wallpaper are in a roll?

Wallpaper rolls typically measure 33′ (10m) long and 21″ (535mm) wide. If the room you’re decorating has a ceiling height of 9′ (2760mm) you’ll get three drops of wallpaper per roll.

Why is wallpaper expensive?

Wallpaper prices typically go up with the increased durability and manufacturing cost of the paper type. Custom paper and murals may be more expensive than typical solid sheet vinyl or coated fabric paper. Grass woven wallpaper is much more expensive than vinyl because it’s made from natural materials and hand-woven.