How to
How to wallpaper internal and external corners
Quick answer
Never wrap a full drop around a corner. For internal corners, cut the drop so it turns about 1–2 cm onto the next wall, then hang the next piece to a fresh plumb line, overlapping the turn. For external corners, wrap about 2–3 cm around, then hang the next piece to a new plumb line just short of the corner edge.
You will need
- Spirit level
- Snap-off knife
- Straight edge
Step by step
- Measure to the corner Measure from the last drop to the corner at top, middle and bottom; take the widest.
- Cut the turn Add 1–2 cm (internal) or 2–3 cm (external) and cut the drop lengthways.
- Hang the first piece Hang into or round the corner and smooth firmly.
- New plumb line Mark a line on the next wall the width of the offcut from the corner.
- Hang the offcut Hang the remaining piece to the line, overlapping the turn, and trim if needed.
Designs to try
Geometric
Stafford Diamond Wallpaper
3 colourways · 53 cm repeat
From £44.20 per roll
Chinoiserie
Kerrigan Garden Birds Wallpaper
3 colourways · 64 cm repeat
From £44.20 per roll
Botanical
Rossiter Scattered Leaf Wallpaper
3 colourways · 53 cm repeat
From £44.20 per roll
Trellis
Edmund Bamboo Trellis Wallpaper
3 colourways · 53 cm repeat
From £44.20 per roll
Tropical
Cambrey Rainforest Wallpaper
3 colourways · 64 cm repeat
From £44.20 per roll
Designer · Chinoiserie
Trerice Willow Court Wallpaper
4 colourways · 91 cm repeat
From £189.80 per roll
Botanical
Magnolia Leaf Sprig Wallpaper
3 colourways · 53 cm repeat
From £44.20 per roll
Mid-Century
Hammond Atomic Star Wallpaper
3 colourways · 53 cm repeat
From £44.20 per roll
Questions & answers
Why do I need a new plumb line after a corner?
Corners are rarely perfectly vertical. Restarting from a plumb line keeps the next wall straight.
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