Problem solving
Will wallpaper survive bathroom condensation?
Quick answer
Steam is manageable with good ventilation, a scrubbable paper, a suitable adhesive and well-sealed seams; direct water is not, so never paper inside showers or splash zones.
Practical tips
- Run the extractor during and after bathing.
- Seal seams well and check them periodically.
- Wipe condensation from walls rather than letting it run.
| At a glance | |
|---|---|
| Designs in this edit | 400 |
| Main styles | Tropical (119), Botanical (114), Japanese-Inspired (47) |
| Pattern repeats | 26.5–76 cm (median 53 cm) |
| Pattern match | 195 straight, 205 half-drop |
| Most suggested rooms | Bathroom, Cloakroom, Living Room |
| Price from | £44.20 per 52 cm × 10 m roll |
How much will I need?
For a typical bathroom wall of 2.4 m × 2.4 m with a 53 cm repeat: drop length 3.03 m, 3 drops per roll, 5 drops needed – 2 rolls (£88.40 on Standard, £113.88 Premium, £145.08 Luxe for non-Designer designs). Check your own walls with the calculator on each product page or our room planner.
Designs that fit
Botanical
Rossiter Scattered Leaf Wallpaper
3 colourways · 53 cm repeat
From £44.20 per roll
Botanical
Magnolia Leaf Sprig Wallpaper
3 colourways · 53 cm repeat
From £44.20 per roll
Tropical
Nolan Rainforest Wallpaper
3 colourways · 64 cm repeat
From £44.20 per roll
Terrazzo
Hawthorne Terrazzo Wallpaper
3 colourways · 26.5 cm repeat
From £44.20 per roll
Marble
Tarrant Agate Swirl Wallpaper
3 colourways · 53 cm repeat
From £44.20 per roll
Tropical
Newland Banana Leaf Wallpaper
3 colourways · 64 cm repeat
From £44.20 per roll
Botanical
Orchard Leaf Sprig Wallpaper
3 colourways · 53 cm repeat
From £44.20 per roll
Moroccan
Goodwin Riad Tile Wallpaper
3 colourways · 53 cm repeat
From £44.20 per roll
Designer · Tropical
Trelissick Monsoon Leaf Wallpaper
4 colourways · 76 cm repeat
From £153.40 per roll
Terrazzo
Ravenscroft Terrazzo Wallpaper
3 colourways · 26.5 cm repeat
From £44.20 per roll
Designer · Tropical
Osterley Island Botanica Wallpaper
4 colourways · 76 cm repeat
From £153.40 per roll
Tropical
Gresham Rainforest Wallpaper
3 colourways · 64 cm repeat
From £44.20 per roll
Questions & answers
Will wallpaper survive bathroom condensation?
Steam is manageable with good ventilation, a scrubbable paper, a suitable adhesive and well-sealed seams; direct water is not, so never paper inside showers or splash zones.
Which paper should I use?
Premium (scrubbable) for halls, bathrooms and kitchens; Luxe for the richest finish.