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What should you check before buying wallpaper or a wall mural?

Measure the walls, check repeats and batches, plan focal motifs and agree preparation before ordering wallpaper for a London home.

The short answer

Before ordering wallpaper, measure each wall, check the roll or panel dimensions, pattern repeat and batch details, and confirm the required preparation. Agree the layout and quantity with the person hanging it, especially for a mural or a large repeating pattern.

AI-generated London home inspiration for wallpaper planning guide.
Illustrative London home · Created for inspiration, not a photograph of our completed work. See real client case studies.

Measure the actual walls

Record height and width for each wall, plus doors, windows and returns. Photograph chimney breasts, alcoves and sloping ceilings. Room floor area does not tell you how much wallpaper a wall needs.

A mural is supplied to a specific size or panel arrangement. Check the supplier’s dimensions against the wall and allow for trimming as directed by the supplier.

Check the paper and the layout

Provide the exact product, batch information and instructions. Patterns need setting out; the position of a large motif may matter behind a bed, around a fireplace or across a narrow return.

Agree the quantity and any spare rolls before purchasing. Different batches can look different even where the product name is the same.

Preparation before the paper

Make clear whether existing wallpaper needs stripping, whether repairs are needed and whether lining is included. Ask about drying time and the adhesive specified for that particular paper.

Our supplied photographs include wallpapers and a mural. His confirmed public job stories will show the actual work; the room image in this planning guide is illustrative inspiration.

Questions homeowners ask

Can I calculate rolls from floor area?

No. Use wall measurements, roll coverage, repeat and the supplier’s instructions. Ask the installer to check the quantity and layout before ordering.

Does wallpaper hide damaged walls?

It should not be used to conceal unresolved damage or damp. Discuss the condition and required repairs before selecting the finish.

How do I request a quote?

Send us your town or area, the rooms or surfaces, approximate dimensions, photographs and preferred timing. Include any paint, wallpaper or tile choices. Surface condition and access may need an inspection before a final price is agreed.

Real work. Customer words.

From the people
whose homes we work in.

5.0 ★★★★★

19 Google reviews · checked 9 October 2026

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Shower alcove with green upper tiles, white lower tiles and dark trim, shown in Justin Hervel's Google review.
Tile repairShower tilingSilicone sealing
★★★★★
“Warren was amazing!”

Justin Hervel

The customer described removal and replacement of cracked shower tiles, drying the wet area and silicone sealing at the edges.

Google review · 4 months ago when checked

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Bright living space with white walls, a grey sofa, timber flooring and an exposed brick wall, shown in David Jenkins's interior-painting Google review.
Interior paintingDoor painting
★★★★★
“The finish was perfect”

David Jenkins

The review describes interior and door painting, with a positive assessment of the finish and quote accuracy.

Google review · 6 years ago when checked

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Bathroom shower wall with grey stone-effect tiles, shown in a David Jenkins Google review about bathroom tiling.
Bathroom tilingRepeat customer
★★★★★
“Highly recommend.”

David Jenkins

The customer described returning to Warren for bathroom tiling after earlier painting work and praised the finish, timing and cost.

Google review · Edited 5 years ago when checked

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Interior paintingColour matching
★★★★★

George Anthony

The customer describes repainting their flat to match the original wall colour and praises Warren’s professional approach.

Google review · a year ago when checked

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Interior paintingDoor painting
★★★★★

Monica Korpal

The customer describes a flat repaint, kitchen cupboard-door replacement and other tasks, praising the finish and timing.

Google review · 3 years ago when checked

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Interior paintingPaint advice
★★★★★

Rachel Dobney

The customer describes painting the property’s interior and advice on paint selection, praising the result and punctuality.

Google review · 6 years ago when checked

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Floor tilingTile repair
★★★★★

Tom Kershaw

The customer describes cracked and broken floor-tile repairs, praising attention to detail and value.

Google review · a year ago when checked

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Wallpaper hanging
★★★★★

Sarah Tai

The customer describes wallpapering children’s rooms and praises the finish, efficiency and communication.

Google review · 2 years ago when checked

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Interior paintingExterior paintingWallpaper hanging
★★★★★

Lydia Allen

A repeat customer praises tidy work, opportunities to inspect the result, helpful advice and fair quotes. Their service labels include interior and exterior painting and wallpaper work.

Google review · 3 years ago when checked

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DecoratingRepeat customer
★★★★★

Matthew Hill

The customer describes decorating four rooms, then returning for another room, praising communication and workmanship.

Google review · Edited 2 years ago when checked

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Interior paintingWallpaper hanging
★★★★★

Scott Cook

The customer describes painting and wallpapering with dark colours, praising the crisp paint lines and finish.

Google review · 5 years ago when checked

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Interior painting
★★★★★

foziap ahmed

The customer describes kitchen and hallway painting and praises Warren’s standard of work.

Google review · 6 years ago when checked

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Kitchen tilingFloor tilingWall tiling
★★★★★

Minya Stepanovic

The customer describes a kitchen installation with wall and floor tiling, completed before Christmas, and praises the service.

Google review · 3 years ago when checked

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Customer service
★★★★★

Adrian Van Cooten

The customer praises professionalism and says they were happy with the work. The service is not specified.

Google review · 3 years ago when checked

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Bathroom tilingKitchen tilingFireplace tiling
★★★★★

Simon Busby

The customer describes bathroom, kitchen and fireplace tiling and praises the standard of work.

Google review · 5 years ago when checked

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Drywall repair
★★★★★

Louis Adamou

A five-star rating with positive service attributes and a drywall-repair label; no written project account.

Google review · 5 years ago when checked

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Exterior painting
★★★★★

Steve Hughes

A five-star rating for exterior painting, with positive punctuality and quality attributes; no written project account.

Google review · 5 years ago when checked

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Customer rating
★★★★★

Freskido Vajushi

A five-star rating with a positive quality attribute. No written account or service is specified.

Google review · 6 years ago when checked

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Customer rating
★★★★★

Jamie Degiorgio

A five-star rating without a written account or specified service.

Google review · 5 years ago when checked

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