Wallpaper hanging in Bury St Edmunds

Wallpaper hung with care

Good wallpaper hanging in Bury St Edmunds homes starts before the paste comes out. Old paper is stripped, the wall is filled and sanded smooth, and it is sized or lined where the paper calls for it. Any bump or dent left in the wall will show through the finished paper, so we do not skip this stage.

Then we plan the room: where the first drop goes, how the pattern will fall around a chimney breast or window, and where the join will be least noticeable. Patterns are matched at the seams and paper is trimmed neatly at ceilings, skirting and sockets.

Papers we hang

Standard paste-the-wall and paste-the-paper wallpapers, vinyls, embossed and textured papers, wide-width papers, lining paper for painting over, and many murals. If you have chosen an expensive or delicate paper, tell us the make when you get in touch so we can check how it needs to be hung.

We can also work out how many rolls you need once we have measured the room, allowing for the pattern repeat.

Papering alongside painting

Most papered rooms also need the ceiling and woodwork painted. Doing both together gives the best finish, because the painting is completed before the paper goes up. See interior painting for how we handle the rest of the room.

What wallpapering costs

As an indicative guide, hanging is usually £15–£30 per roll, and a feature wall £120–£300. Stripping old paper, repairs to the wall and the type of paper all affect the price, so the final figure always comes after a free visit. The full guide is on the pricing page.