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Allow For Pattern Repeats If you're using patterned wallpaper, you can't accurately estimate the number of rolls you need until you figure out the number of pattern repeats that will fit your actual wall height. Pattern books provide the repeat height on the back of each pattern page. Note that a drop match pattern requires only half the number of inches as its repeat measurement. To allow for pattern repeat, divide the height of the wall by the number of inches between the pattern repeat; if you have a fractional remainder, round it off to the next highest number. For example, a 96 inch wall height divided by an 18-inch pattern repeat gives you 5.33 repeats, rounded off to 6. Then, multiply the repeat measurement by the number of repeats you'll need to determine the working height figure you must use. In the case above, multiplying the 18-inch pattern repeat by 6 repeats tells you that you must calculate your wallpaper need according to the requirements of the 108-inch wall, rather than the actual 96-inch wall. If, as in this case, the actual wall height differs from the height required by your pattern repeat, purchase the additional number of rolls necessary to allow for your pattern repeats. Borders You may want to hang a coordinating border around the room at the top of the walls. To determine the amount of border, measure the width of all walls to be covered and divide by three. Since borders are sold by the yard, this will give you the number of yards needed. If you plan to use the border in any other areas, measure them and add to the yardage accordingly. Include some additional working length for mitering the corners around openings, if neccessary. |
Choosing The Proper Adhesive Wallpaper dealers stock adhesives for every type of installation. To find an adhesive suitable for your material. check the manufacturer's instructions, or ask your dealer. Adhesives come in both dry and premixed forms. Dry adhesive is made from a wheat formula; premixed is made from a nonorganic or synthetic formula. You can use either dry adhesive or the premixed adhesive recommended by the wallpaper manufacturer to apply porous materials such as standard papers and oriental weaves. If you're planning to add a protective coating to a porous wall covering, always use premixed vinyl adhesive, rather than dry adhesive, to prevent mildew. To install nonporous covering - vinyls, foils, mylars and other specially treated materials use premixed adhesive; its low moisture content makes it mildew-resistant. |
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