wallpaper rolls

How much wallpaper do I need?

Use the calculator below to estimate the cost of your next wallpaper project. With to choose from and over a million designs, the possibilities are endless. Based on the measurements of your wall or surface, we’ll let you know how much paper we think you’ll need.

Tips for Measuring

  • Do round up to the nearest whole inch (in)
  • Do use the tallest wall for your height measurement
  • Do measure the entirety of your wall, including doors and windows
  • Do not include baseboards or molding
How much wallpaper should I order?
Wall height
Wall width

How to measure your wall

Standard wall

Standard wall with windows or doors

Pitched or vaulted wall

Sloped wall

Our wallpaper types

  • Prepasted Removable Smooth Wallpaper

    Water-activated, removable wallpaper that's simple to apply for a splash of pattern

      • Durable, with a water-activated adhesive backing
      • Fully removable (and recyclable)
      • Great for homes, rental spaces, or temporary art

  • Non-Pasted Traditional Pebble Wallpaper

    Scrub and scratch resistant wallpaper perfect for high traffic spaces - paste required

      • Subtle leathered texture, matte finish
      • Paste-activated, highly durable, resistant to mold, mildew and water
      • Great for residential and commercial spaces

  • Grasscloth Wallpaper

    Natural woven grasscloth wallpaper with a slight luster for the ultimate in timeless elegance - paste required

      • 100% handcrafted natural sisal
      • Subtle luster, natural white with unique variations and striations
      • Recommended for lower traffic areas from dining rooms to accent walls
      • Paste required and professional paper installer recommended

  • Peel and Stick Wallpaper

    Subtle linen textured, DIY-friendly self-adhesive, removable and cleanable wallcovering for smooth, flat, non-textured surfaces

      • Subtle woven texture with peel and stick backing
      • Removable and washable with mild soap and water
      • Great for upgrading rooms, temporary spaces, bookcases and an array of craft projects

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    Silver Metallic Wallpaper

    Non-woven wallpaper with a silver metallic base and fibrous texture

      • Paste the wall application
      • Washable with mild detergent and clear water using a soft sponge
      • Type I, Class A Fire Rated

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    Gold Metallic Wallpaper

    Non-woven wallpaper with a gold metallic base and fibrous texture

      • Paste the wall application
      • Washable with mild detergent and clear water using a soft sponge
      • Type I, Class A Fire Rated

Wallpaper Calculator

Wallpaper is one of those timeless home decorating elements that can transform a room to fit any style, but how much do you need for your project?

A math error can leave your project short of needed material, so always double check the calculations. Better yet, use our wallpaper calculator to get the right number of wallpaper rolls every time!

For best results, enter the dimensions of the entire room, without deducting for windows, doors or closets. Trying to reduce the square footage for these features can make it harder to calculate the total amount of wallpaper needed, and makes matching the pattern more difficult.

A good practice is to order an extra roll to have on hand, just in case. Purchasing a little extra ensures that every roll will come from the same machine, and will be a perfect color match.

TWO WAYS TO SAMPLE

  • Sample Pack

    Our Sample Pack includes 4in x 4in swatches of all wallpaper and fabric types. Ships free.
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  • Swatch 2' x 1'

    From any wallpaper page, choose your wallpaper type and then “Swatch” under “Size.”
    Find a Design

    • How to Calculate Square Footage of a Wall for Wallpaper: Manual Method

    Figuring out the number of wallpaper rolls that are needed for a room is a simple process that involves the dimensions of the wall being covered, the roll size and the frequency of the pattern repeat. To begin:

    • First, measure the length of the wall from ceiling to floor. Our Peel and Stick Removable Woven and Prepasted Removable Smooth Wallpapers are available in three, six, nine or twelve foot long sections, and Non-pasted Traditional Pebble is available in 27 foot long sections. Round up to choose the roll length that is larger than needed for the target wall. For example, if the wall is eight feet high, then the nine foot roll is best. Keep in mind that walls are not always completely even, so take a few measurements in different places to make sure the roll will be long enough.
    • Once the length is calculated, measure the width of each wall and add them together. Wallpaper rolls come in a convenient two-foot width, so simply divide the total width by 24 inches to determine the number of rolls needed. Remember to round up.

    If a wallpaper border is desired, measure the width of the wall or walls it is being applied to. Divide the total by the width of the border roll.

    It's best to do a dry test run with each new wallpaper roll to make sure the pattern matches exactly. Slight differences in wall construction may require a minor adjustment before the paper is applied to the wall.

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