Wallpaper FAQs

For non-woven paste-the-wall papers like ours you paste the wall. Traditional paper-backed wallpapers are pasted on the back and left to soak; non-woven ones are not.

Start at the focal point and work outwards, or start next to a window or door frame and work away from the light so any butt joints cast less shadow.

Leave it to dry naturally at normal room temperature – follow your adhesive manufacturer's instructions and avoid heating the room rapidly.

For most rooms, no – paper straight across and trim. The offcuts are rarely long enough to reuse because of the pattern repeat, so subtracting openings often leaves you short.

Each drop must start at the same point in the pattern as its neighbour, so you lose up to one repeat per drop. Bigger repeats mean fewer drops per roll.

Yes. Non-woven papers are designed to be dry-strippable: they peel away in full lengths, usually leaving the wall ready to redecorate.

It is not recommended. New paste can lift the old layer and seams can show through. Strip back to a sound surface first.

Only for stubborn, multiple or painted-over layers. Many papers come away with water and a scraper.

You can, but there is no benefit and it is messier. Follow the instructions on the roll label.

Price depends on the paper quality and print. Our Standard, Premium and Luxe papers are all paste-the-wall.

It can lift paint, particularly fresh or poor-quality emulsion. Always test a small area.

No. All of our designs are printed on paste-the-wall non-woven papers.

Feature walls and fully papered rooms are both good ways to use pattern. Choose what you love rather than what is fashionable.

It is possible on some papers but not recommended for patterned designs – it is usually better to strip and repaint.

Non-woven papers are generally more breathable than solid vinyl, which helps in older homes. Ventilation is still important.

A scrubbable paper in a well-ventilated room, kept away from direct water. Our Premium or Luxe papers are suitable.

Order a free A4 sample of any design to check colour and scale before you choose a paper.

Textured and heavier papers – Premium and Luxe – are more forgiving than smooth Standard.

No – our prices are for the wallpaper only. Hanging is arranged with your own decorator.

We recommend one spare for future repairs; make sure rolls come from the same print batch.

Yes – the short pieces above doors and windows should continue the pattern from the drops either side. Cut them from the same roll in sequence.

Yes. Isolate the circuit at the consumer unit before loosening any faceplate.

Our metallic looks are printed effects, but always keep wet paste away from electrical fittings.

Corners are rarely perfectly vertical. Restarting from a plumb line keeps the next wall straight.

It is harder than walls because you are working overhead. A non-woven paste-the-wall paper is lighter and easier to handle.

In small rooms like cloakrooms, papering both in the same design creates a cocooning, jewel-box effect.

Measure the height of the longest drop and the total width, then calculate as normal using the longest drop. Order a spare – long drops create more waste.

A scrubbable paper with a pattern that hides scuffs; our Premium paper is scrubbable.

Sizing means sealing a porous wall with a diluted paste or a size product so the adhesive does not soak in and the paper can slide into position.

Not on sound, smooth walls. It helps on walls with patchy repairs, hairline cracks or mixed surfaces.

Usually trapped air, too little paste, or paste applied unevenly. Smooth from the centre outwards when hanging.

Paper may have been stretched, the wall may be too absorbent, or the room dried too quickly. Non-woven papers minimise shrinkage.

Not necessarily – dark walls make corners recede, so small rooms can feel more enveloping rather than smaller.

Vertical stripes can make a ceiling feel taller.

It is easier to remove than traditional paper because it dry strips, but you still need permission.

You could, but it can lift paint on removal – test first and still check your agreement.

A typical 3.5 m × 2.4 m wall needs 3 rolls with a 53 cm repeat. See our roll guides for other sizes.

A single papered wall is still a practical way to introduce pattern without committing to a whole room.

Like standard wallpaper – paste the wall and hang panels in numbered order.

Yes – upload your own artwork or customise a design in Design Your Own.

Poor ventilation and direct water are the main causes. Ventilate well and avoid splash zones.

Marble, Moroccan tile effects, botanicals and tropical prints are popular.

Yes. Decorate well before the baby arrives and ventilate the room.

Premium is scrubbable, which helps with crayon and sticky fingers.

Pale, warm grounds reflect light, but dark grounds can also make corners recede.

Yes – try our Find your wallpaper colour quiz.

They can – a large pattern in a small room is dramatic. Make sure at least one full motif is visible.

Check the specification on the product page – it shows the match and repeat.

Yes – free A4 samples are available on every design.

Up to 10 free samples per order.

It is a guide to scale and overall effect; colour depends on your screen, so confirm with a sample.

See our separate 2027 trends article in the blog.

Choose what you will love for years; trends are a starting point.

One spare roll is recommended for repairs.

Rolls are printed to order – check our terms before ordering.

A 1.5 m wide breast plus two 30 cm returns, 2.4 m high, usually needs 2 rolls with a 53 cm repeat.

A high-resolution image works best; larger walls need higher resolution.

Yes – open any design and choose Customise colours & scale.

Either warm pale tones to reflect light, or rich darks to create a cosy mood.

Yes, they lead the eye up, which is why stripes are a classic choice for cottages.