A feature wall will usually require two rolls of paper, but make sure they’re from the same batch. However, to be safe, you could buy three rolls from the same batch, ensuring it’s OK to return one if it’s not needed.
If there is a large repeat pattern, say every 800mm, you could lose around 1m a length and may require another roll, and exact colour matching is not likely between batches.
Next, lightly sand the wall to remove blemishes, and make sure the wall is an even light colour, as strong colours can show through the paper.
Mark a straight line from ceiling to skirting using either a plumb line or spirit level. With the pattern the correct way up, hang the dry paper down the wall and make a fold where it meets the floor.
Once the paper is on the table, cut it along the fold, read the instructions for the soaking time and paste the paper using a ready-mix paste.
Fold the paper back on itself concertina-style so pasted sides touch pasted sides.
Hang the paper down the pencil line and smooth it with a paper spreader to ensure all bubbles are removed. Make sure to wipe off any paste from the good surface. Trim the paper at the top and bottom and move on to the next length.
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