Residential · Wallpaper hanging
Wallpaper hanging in London
Designer papers, murals and grasscloth hung by specialists, with walls prepared to take them and seams you will not find.
Specialist wallpapering
Wallpapering in London for designer and high-value papers
A designer wallpaper can cost hundreds of pounds a roll, and a hand-painted panel far more. One badly cut drop, a seam that opens or paste on the face of a silk is money lost, and often a paper that cannot be reordered. That is why our wallpapering in London is done by specialist hangers, not general decorators who hang paper now and then.
We hang for homeowners who want a room done properly the first time, and for interior designers who need a wallpaper hanger they can send to a client’s house with confidence. We work with papers from makers such as Cole & Son, de Gournay, Zuber, Morris & Co and Farrow & Ball, read every manufacturer’s instructions before we start, and treat your rolls with the care they cost. Every wallpaper installation starts with a free visit to check the walls and measure up.
Wallpaper types
The wallpapers we hang
From a single feature wall to whole houses, in every kind of paper.
Lining paper
Hung under fine papers, or cross-lined, to give a smooth, stable base.
Designer wallpapers
Hand-printed and high-value papers, hung to the maker’s instructions.
Murals and panoramics
Set out panel by panel so the image lines up across the whole wall.
Grasscloth and natural fibres
Grasscloth, sisal and cork, kept clean of paste and carefully sequenced.
Fabric-backed and silk papers
Silks, linens and fabric-backed vinyls hung with paste-free faces.
Feature walls
A chimney breast, a bed wall or a stair wall, centred on its focal point.
Preparation
How we prepare walls for wallpaper
Wallpaper shows every flaw underneath it, so the base matters as much as the hanging. Read more in our guide to preparing walls for wallpaper.
Stripping
Old paper steamed off without gouging the plaster, and any residue washed away.
Wall repairs
Cracks and holes filled and sanded, and loose or blown plaster repaired.
Lining
Lining paper hung, cross-lined under fine papers, so the finish sits on a smooth, even base.
Sizing
Walls sealed with size or primer, so the paper slides into place and stays put.
Setting out
Plumb lines marked and every drop planned before a single roll is cut.
Pattern matching and finish
Precise seams, aligned patterns and careful handling
Most of the skill in hanging wallpaper happens before the paste goes on. We plan where the pattern falls on each wall, so it is centred where the eye lands and the last drop meets the first somewhere discreet, such as behind a door.
- Seam precision
- Butt-joined, lightly rolled seams that close up as the paper dries.
- Pattern alignment
- Motifs centred on chimney breasts and matched across every drop.
- Batch and shade checks
- Every roll checked for batch, shade and faults before it is cut.
- Care with costly rolls
- Clean benches, measured cuts and offcuts kept for future repairs.
Recent projects
Manager’s cottage at a Hampshire stud
Alongside the work at a Hampshire stud and stables, we stripped, lined and papered the sitting room of the manager’s cottage in a botanical print, with the pattern centred on the fireplace.
Before and after
Hand-printed dining room paper in Chelsea
Uneven Victorian walls repaired and cross-lined, then hung with a hand-printed paper chosen by the client’s interior designer, matched across the chimney breast and alcoves.
Reviews
What our wallpapering clients say
“Hung a very expensive grasscloth paper in our bedroom. The seams are invisible and the pattern is perfectly centred on the chimney breast.”
Areas we cover
Wallpaper hangers across London and Surrey
Looking for a wallpaper hanger near you? Our hangers cover these areas and the neighbourhoods around them.
FAQ
Wallpaper hanging questions
How much does wallpapering a room cost in London?
As a guide, a feature wall in a standard paper costs from £250 to £400, and all four walls of a bedroom from £650 to £1,100. Grasscloth, silk and other specialist papers are usually priced per roll hung, from £45 to £70 a roll, and stripping old paper adds £120 to £300 a room. Murals and hand-printed panels are priced once we have seen the walls and the paper. Ask for a quote and we will measure up for free.
How many rolls of wallpaper do I need?
It depends on the height and width of the walls, the doors and windows, and above all the pattern repeat: a large repeat can need a third more paper than a plain design. We measure during our visit and tell you exactly how many rolls to order, plus one spare from the same batch for future repairs.
Can I supply my own wallpaper?
Yes, most of our clients and interior designers choose and buy their own paper, and we hang it. We check every roll on delivery for batch numbers, shade and damage before anything is cut, so any problem goes back to the supplier rather than onto your wall. We can also recommend suppliers and order the paper for you.
How long does it take to wallpaper a room?
A feature wall usually takes a day, and a bedroom two to three days including preparation. Lining paper adds a day, as it needs to dry before the finish paper goes on. Murals and delicate papers such as grasscloth and silk take longer, because every drop is set out and hung with extra care.
Can you hang wallpaper on newly plastered walls?
Yes, once the plaster is fully dry, which normally takes two to four weeks. We seal it with a size or primer first, so the paper slides into place while hanging and comes off cleanly when you next redecorate. Our plasterers can also prepare the walls for you.
Will the seams show on grasscloth?
Grasscloth is made from natural fibres, so slight colour changes between drops are part of its character and every maker warns about them. We minimise them by checking the rolls, reversing alternate drops where the maker recommends it and planning the order so the closest-matching drops sit side by side on the main wall.
Free quotes
Get a quote for your wallpaper hanging
Send us the room and the paper you have in mind. We will check the walls, measure up for the right number of rolls and price the job in writing, usually within two working days.
- 07852 371651
- Monday–Saturday: 07:00–18:00