Wallpaper rewards patience. One crooked strip, one bubble that never settles, one seam that gapes by the window, and you see it every day. We hang wallpaper in Kaleden homes with the same attitude we bring to painting: prepare the wall properly, measure twice and work through the roll from the pattern, not just from the edge.

Most requests are for a single feature wall behind a bed or a sofa, a powder room that deserves a bold pattern, or a hallway that needs something warmer than paint. Some customers have the rolls already; others want advice on what will suit the room. Either way, the written quote starts with the wall.

What hanging includes

Checking the wall for flatness, old glue, mould and anything that would show through paper
Skim coating or sanding bumpy walls so they are smooth enough for paper
Sealing the surface with a primer made for wallcovering, which also helps removal later
Measuring drops, planning the layout so the pattern is centred and seams fall in sensible places
Hanging strips with tight, level seams and trimming cleanly at ceilings, trim and outlets
Cleaning off paste and checking every seam again once it has dried

Paper in a house with a lake view

A wall with windows on one side picks up raking light, and raking light shows every ridge. That is why we spend longer on prep than on hanging. Pattern choice matters too: bold, large motifs suit a feature wall facing the room, while small repeating patterns are more forgiving on imperfect walls.

Kaleden bathrooms and laundry rooms are also worth thinking about. Steam is hard on paper, so we steer people toward vinyl or solvent-resistant products there and suggest a good exhaust fan. Wallpaper ordered through a decorating store sometimes carries a batch number, and we recommend buying all you need in one go so colours match from roll to roll.

From bare wall to finished pattern

Review the paper and wall. We check the roll type, paste method and wall condition, then send a free written quote covering prep and installation.
Prepare the surface. Repairs, sanding and the correct primer go on first, and the wall must be fully dry before any paper is trimmed.
Layout and cut. We find the visual centre, cut each drop with spare for trimming and number them in order so the pattern runs correctly.
Hang, smooth, trim. Each drop is set, smoothed from the centre out and trimmed. We inspect seams in daylight and fix any lift before we leave.

The full process, prep and pricing factors are on our main wallpaper hanging page.

Wallpaper Hanging in Kaleden: questions

How much extra paper should I order?

Allow for waste, especially with a repeating pattern that needs matching. Give us the wall sizes and the repeat length and we will tell you how many rolls to buy.

Can you hang over painted walls?

Yes, once the paint is clean and the sheen is dulled or the wall is primed with the right product. Glossy surfaces need a light scuff or a grabbing primer.

Is paste-the-wall or paste-the-paper better?

It depends on the product. Non-woven papers are usually pasted on the wall, while some traditional ones are pasted on the back. We follow the manufacturer’s instructions.

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Wallpaper Hanging in nearby towns

Planning wallpaper for a Kaleden room? Request a free written quote and we will check the wall before you buy the paper.

Request your free written quote or call (778) 760-0346.

More about wallpaper hanging and Kaleden

Have a question first? Read the FAQ, learn about Alto Pro Painters or contact us.

Further reading: Kaleden on Wikipedia and Interior design on Wikipedia.

Watch: wallpaper hanging in action

Hanging wallpaper done right, by This Old House on YouTube.