Tom's Question and Answer room
All answers are the opinion of The Wallpaper Store and are usually not the only answer or way to solve the problem. If you have any further questions, feel free to ask us anything.
Seams show more on white or light background papers. They also show more on a glossy paper referred to as the Wet Look. Make sure your seams are tight but not overlapped. Roll with a seam roller on most paper and wash paper and seam with water. Always read the manufacturer instructions before hanging.
My opinion is that it is not necessary, however, I always use an activator to insure uniformity.
If you are going to paint the ceiling and trim, paint first. Always size your walls with a good sizing; ask your dealer for a sizing recommendation.
Ask a dealer who has a good reputation or one you personally trust. A good paper does not always mean expensive paper. You should buy a paper that is worth the money you are spending. An inexpensive paper may be a nuisance to hang, whereas an expensive paper may require professional expertise. A wallpaper hanger would usually know quality for the dollar.
Vinyls come in different backings. The most common today is Paper Backed Vinyls. The Fabric Back Vinyl is normally heavier and much easier to strip. I haven't hung any that were prepasted and I don't know if they are yet!
Simple! Just follow our easy to use chart which will give you an estimate based on the size of your room!
The first column represents the size of the room. The next three columns represent the height of your walls, and how many rolls of paper you will need for your room with each size, and the final represents how many rolls you would need to wallpaper a ceiling. All paper is sold in double rolls.
| Room Size | 8 Ft. | 9 Ft. | 10 Ft. | Ceiling |
| 8x10 | 10 | 12 | 12 | 4 |
| 10x10 | 12 | 12 | 14 | 4 |
| 10x12 | 12 | 14 | 16 | 6 |
| 10x14 | 14 | 14 | 16 | 6 |
| 12x12 | 14 | 14 | 16 | 6 |
| 12x14 | 14 | 16 | 18 | 6 |
| 12x16 | 16 | 18 | 20 | 8 |
| 12x18 | 16 | 18 | 20 | 8 |
| 12x20 | 18 | 20 | 22 | 10 |
| 14x14 | 16 | 18 | 20 | 8 |
| 14x16 | 16 | 18 | 20 | 8 |
| 14x18 | 18 | 20 | 22 | 10 |
| 14x20 | 18 | 20 | 24 | 10 |
| 14x22 | 20 | 22 | 24 | 12 |
| 16x16 | 18 | 20 | 22 | 10 |
| 16x18 | 18 | 20 | 24 | 10 |
| 16x20 | 20 | 22 | 24 | 12 |
| 16x22 | 20 | 24 | 26 | 14 |
| 16x24 | 22 | 24 | 28 | 14 |
| 18x18 | 20 | 22 | 24 | 12 |
| 18x20 | 20 | 24 | 26 | 14 |
| 18x22 | 22 | 24 | 28 | 14 |
| 18x24 | 22 | 26 | 28 | 16 |
Deduct one single roll for two windows or each door opening.