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Wallpaper Calculator

Calculate wallpaper by strips rather than only wall area, so roll width, roll length, ceiling height, and pattern repeat are reflected in the result.

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Enter project details

Example values are prefilled
Room and openings
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ft
Roll details
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in

Enter 0 for no repeat.

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Location and tax assumptions

The location factor adjusts labor only. Replace all default prices with actual local quotes before purchasing.

A coarse planning adjustment—not a ZIP-code quote.

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Enter the tax rate that applies to taxable materials.

All default prices are editable examples. Cost scenarios vary the entered plan; they do not represent bids or guarantees.

How to use this wallpaper calculator

Estimate wallpaper rolls and strips while accounting for pattern repeat, openings, waste, adhesive, and labor.

Formula

Required strips are based on net wall width ÷ roll width. Strip length is rounded up to the next pattern repeat. Rolls = required strips ÷ strips obtainable from one roll, plus waste, rounded up.

Worked example

Example: With 8 ft walls and a 20.5 in repeat, each strip is cut longer than 8 ft to align the pattern. That reduces the number of full strips available from a 33 ft roll.

Accuracy and limitations

Wallpaper brands use different roll conventions. Confirm whether the listed package is a single, double, or metric roll and verify the printed coverage.

Frequently asked questions

What is pattern repeat?

It is the vertical distance before the design repeats. Larger repeats create more offcut waste.

Can I subtract all window area?

Large openings reduce material, but small openings often do not save full strips. The calculator uses an equivalent-width deduction.

Why buy all rolls at once?

Matching dye lots helps avoid visible color differences between production batches.

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