How to Estimate Wallpaper
Wallpaper can provide an affordable way to add a rich pattern or distinct design to the walls of your home. When preparing to wallpaper a room, the first thing you must do is determine how many rolls of paper you will need. You should take the time to calculate this number correctly because purchasing too many rolls can be a waste of valuable decorating funds, while too few can leave you in a sticky situation if you cannot find another matching roll or two at a later date. Does this Spark an idea?
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Instructions
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Measure the distance around the room. Include areas occupied by windows or doors, as you will still need to paper above and below these, and it’s always beneficial to have extra paper.
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Measure the height of your walls.
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Multiply the height of the walls by the distance around the room. This will give you the number of square feet that you need to paper.
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Select the wallpaper that you want to use in the room. Take note of how many square feet each roll can paper. If the roll does not indicate square feet, multiply the length of the roll by its width.
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Divide the total number of square feet that need to be papered in your room by the square feet that are provided by each roll. This will indicate how many rolls of paper you will need for your project.
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Tips & Warnings
Pay attention to the pattern on the paper. The more intricate the pattern, the more paper you will need to correctly match the design from one roll of paper to the next.
Inquire with the store where you are purchasing your wallpaper to see whether they have their own chart for estimating how much of a particular type of paper you will need.
Ask about the return policy for the wallpaper you are purchasing. If you can easily return unopened rolls, err on the side of safety and pick up an extra roll to allow for mistakes.
Make sure you are using the same unit of measurement for all your calculations. If you multiply feet by inches, you won’t arrive at the correct number.
