Where to Start Wallpapering
Work out the best starting point, establish a true vertical and plan the room before hanging the first drop.
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Wallpaper Guides & Advice
Practical help for choosing, measuring and hanging wallpaper. Start with the basics, work through pattern matching and preparation, or go straight to our specialist guides for natural, textile, wide-width and 3D wallcoverings.
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Our essential wallpaper guides
New to wallpapering? These three guides cover the questions worth answering before you start cutting or hanging.
Estimating Wallpaper Quantities
Understand how wall dimensions, roll size and pattern repeat affect the number of rolls required for a project.
Read the quantity guideTypes of Wallcoverings & Wallpapers
Learn the differences between printed papers, vinyls, natural fibres, textiles and specialist decorative wallcoverings.
Explore wallcovering typesPreparation & hanging
Prepare the wall and choose the right method
The correct preparation, adhesive and hanging method depend on the wallcovering. Use these guides before you begin.
Choosing Wallpaper Paste
Understand the different adhesives and why the manufacturer's recommendation matters.
Read guideHow to Hang Lining Paper
Prepare walls and create a more consistent surface before the decorative wallcovering goes up.
Read guidePaste-the-Wall Wallpaper
A practical guide to hanging non-woven wallpaper using the paste-the-wall method.
Read guideHow to Hang Paste-the-Wall Wallpaper
Watch the paste-the-wall method and see the main stages of hanging the wallpaper.
Watch guideHow to Paste Wallcoverings
Use the traditional paste-the-paper method where the wallcovering requires it.
Read guideHow to Hang Paste-the-Paper Wallpaper
See the traditional pasting and hanging process demonstrated step by step.
Watch guidePattern matching
Get repeating designs aligned correctly
Pattern matching affects both the finished appearance and the amount of wallpaper you need. These guides demonstrate two common repeat types.
How to Hang Straight Match Wallpaper
See how a straight-across pattern repeat should align between adjoining drops.
Watch guideHow to Hang Half-Drop Repeat Wallpaper
Understand the staggered match and how adjacent drops need to be positioned.
Watch guideEstimate Wallpaper Quantities
Allow for the pattern repeat when calculating how many rolls your room requires.
Calculate quantitiesSpecialist wallcoverings
Advice for specialist materials and formats
Natural fibres, textiles, wide-width products and three-dimensional wallcoverings can require different preparation and handling from conventional wallpaper.
How to Hang Natural Wallpaper
Guidance for natural wallcoverings where texture and inherent variation form part of the finish.
Watch guideHow to Hang Non-Woven Wallpaper
See how modern non-woven wallcoverings are handled and installed.
Watch guideHow to Hang Textile Wallpaper
Specialist guidance for textile wallcoverings where careful handling is particularly important.
Watch guideHow to Hang Wide-Width Wallpaper
Guidance for wider wallcoverings and the practical differences created by the larger format.
Watch guideHow to Hang 3D Wallpaper
Preparation and hanging advice for specialist three-dimensional wallcoverings.
Read guideHow to Hang 3D Wallpaper
Watch the specialist 3D-wallpaper hanging process in the accompanying video guide.
Watch guideProblem solving
When the wall isn't completely straightforward
Wallpaper Around Obstacles
Advice for working neatly around common obstacles, fittings and awkward areas.
Read guideWhere to Start Wallpapering
Plan the first drop and establish the starting point before working around the rest of the room.
Read guideAsk TM Interiors
If the wallcovering or room creates an unusual problem, contact us before ordering or hanging.
Contact usBefore you order
Samples, quantities & wallpaper advice
See the wallpaper in your own room before making a final choice, check the pattern repeat and roll dimensions, and make sure the quantity is correct before installation begins.
Explore the collection
Ready to choose your wallpaper?
Browse wallpaper from leading design houses, order samples and use our guides to plan your project before ordering.
