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Last updated: 5 January 2024
How many drops in a roll of wallpaper?
Are you planning a decorating project? Do you want to ensure that you have enough of your favourite wallpaper before you begin? Of course you do! To plan your home decorating project as carefully as possible and to make it as cost-effective as possible, you’ll need to know how many drops are in a roll of wallpaper.
How many drops are in the average roll of wallpaper?
The simple answer is three. For an average-sized room, you will get three drops of wallpaper per roll with some paper left over for finishing around windows and doors.
For rooms with lower ceilings, you may get four drops per roll and for those with extra high ceilings, you may only just get three drops.
What is the size of an average roll of wallpaper?
Standard-sized wallpaper is usually 50-52cm wide and 10 metres long per roll. This will cover approximately 5 or 5.2 square metres of wall.
How do I account for matching patterned wallpaper?
With drop-match wallpaper, every other strip of wallpaper will line up at the ceiling edge of the room.
As all rooms are not a standard size, this will inevitably cause more off-cuts and waste. Therefore, it’s important to measure the room before you begin to ensure you have enough wallpaper for the job.
Wallpapering a room is often tackled as a DIY project. If, however, you want to ensure a professional finish, it’s best to hire a professional.
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