A good wallpaper job is mostly invisible craft. The pattern runs straight, the seams close up and no corner shows a gap. Hanging paper in a Lake Country home is a different skill from rolling paint, and we treat it as its own job with its own prep, not an add-on to a repaint.

The free written quote notes the wall measurements, the paper you plan to use and any wall repair that must come before it.

What we hang and how

Feature walls behind beds, sofas and dining tables
Full rooms, powder rooms and entry halls
Pattern-matched paper where the repeat must line up across drops
Wall preparation, including filling, sanding and sizing or priming
Trimming around outlets, switches, windows and door frames
Clean disposal of offcuts and backing

Choosing paper for a house full of daylight

Lake Country rooms tend to have strong natural light, which shows seams and uneven walls on a glossy or metallic paper. A textured or matte paper is more forgiving, and a large-scale pattern needs more waste to line up. We cover this before you order, because paper is often non-returnable once cut.

Order a little extra. Batch numbers differ between print runs, and a late reorder may not match colour. We tell you how many rolls to buy based on the room height and pattern repeat, and we measure before you place the order.

Allow time for the paste to dry before judging the result. Seams can look raised for the first day and settle flat afterward, and we explain what to expect before we leave. We also work to the manufacturer instructions printed on the roll, since each paper has its own rules for trimming, overlap and paste.

Think about outlets and switches before the paper arrives. Plate covers come off, power should be switched off at the panel, and we trim neatly around each opening. Pointing out shelves, mirrors or art you want removed beforehand also saves time on the day.

How a wallpaper job runs

Measure and advise. We measure the walls, read the paper’s instructions and tell you how many rolls and what adhesive it needs.
Prepare the wall. Surfaces are repaired, sanded smooth and sealed so the paste grips evenly.
Hang drop by drop. Each length is cut, pasted, booked or hung as the paper requires, and aligned to the one before.
Check the seams. Once dry we go over every seam and corner with you and fix any lifting.

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

Wallpaper Hanging in Lake Country: questions

Can you hang paper that I bought online?

Yes. Send us the product name or the instruction sheet so we can check the paste type and whether it should be hung dry or pasted on the wall.

Is peel-and-stick easier?

It can be for a small wall, but it does not forgive an uneven surface. We will say if it is a sensible choice for your room.

Will wallpaper work in a bathroom?

Only with a moisture-rated paper and a ventilated room. We would sooner recommend a different finish than hang paper that curls in six months.

Other painting services in Lake Country

Wallpaper Hanging in nearby towns

To have a wall or room papered in your Lake Country home, request a free written quote and tell us the paper you have in mind.

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

More about wallpaper hanging and Lake Country

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

Further reading: Lake Country on Wikipedia and Interior design on Wikipedia.

Watch: wallpaper hanging in action

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