Big wallpaper guide - everything about wallpapers

The wallpapers in the picture belong to Scandinavian Designers III, illustrated by Borås.

Hide? Batch number? Random match? Straight match? Half drop? Here is a vocabulary list of all the difficult words:

• Flow: A wallpaper roll is often 53 cm wide and flow is therefore 53 x the height of the wall (between the floor and the ceiling).
• Batch number: Batch number. The wallpaper manufacturer prints a certain pattern and color in a certain amount at a time. These get the same batch number and are identical in color. The next time this wallpaper is printed, it may differ slightly in color from the first print, and because of this, it will receive a different batch number.
• Random match: Especially for striped wallpapers and monochromatic wallpapers. The pattern does not have to be adjusted to match the previous sheet, but can be continued immediately to the next part of the wall. This way, there are no waste pieces and you don't need more wallpaper than the surface of the wall.

Eijffinger's wallpaper Palm Trees is a good example of flat alignment, because Palm trees are repeated horizontally regularly.

Straight match (equal alignment). This means that the pattern repeats itself. Each flow is adjusted in relation to the previous one. Hold the top edge of the sheet at the height of the ceiling molding and pull it up until the pattern matches the previous sheet. On the label of the wallpaper roll, you can see how high the pattern (the height of the repeating pattern) is.

The Littlephants wallpaper Fruit Garden has a day focus. The pears are therefore not at the same height in all years. In the Littlephants wallpaper, Fruit Garden is the focus of the day. So the pears are not at the same height every year.

• Half drop: Slightly more complicated targeting. The pattern is repeated diagonally on the wall. There are usually quite a lot of waste pieces here. The alignment of the wallpaper shifts by half its length when creating a larger pattern.
• Report height: Tells how high the pattern is in centimeters before it repeats. This figure is stated on the label of the wallpaper roll.

Wallpaper from Morris & Co's Melsetter series.

How many rolls do I need?

• It depends on which wallpaper you have chosen. If the wallpaper is patterned and has free alignment, more rolls are often needed. The number of windows and doors also affects, but usually less than expected.
• First, calculate how many sheets are needed for each wall by dividing the width of the wall by the width of the sheet. Rotate upwards.
• Calculate the number of years per roll by dividing the length of the roll by the height of the wallpapered wall. Add the report height here and round down.
• Divide the number of years needed by the number of years you can get from one roll. Turn upside down, and you can calculate the required number of wallpaper rolls. However, it is good to lay down a little extra wallpaper - better one roll too many than too few.
• Many wallpaper manufacturers have their own wallpaper counter. They can be used to calculate the required number of wallpaper rolls. We at Aveo are also happy to help, contact us by email, chat or phone.

The Della wallpaper is from Sandberg's selection. It has a 53 cm diurnal alignment.

Can I buy more rolls if I have bought too few?

• Yes, it can be done, but it's worth trying to buy enough right away. All wallpapers are produced in batches and you get so-called batch number. The colors may vary slightly between different batches, and it is not completely certain that you will later order wallpaper with the same batch number as the last time.
• If you find that you have too little wallpaper, you can leave one wall unwallpapered. This way you can change the batch number from one wall to another. Because the light hits different walls differently, a possible color difference cannot be noticed as clearly on different walls.

The Alvar Aalto MIT wallpaper is a selection from Borås. It is a non-woven wallpaper, which means you can put the strip directly on the wall.

What types of wallpaper are there?

• Classic paper wallpapers: The paste is applied to the wallpaper and allowed to swell before putting the wallpaper on the wall.
• Non woven wallpapers/Easy Up wallpapers: These are very popular and often replace paper wallpapers. Non-woven wallpapers are made from a mixture of cellulose and artificial fiber. They are a bit thicker and stiffer, and they hold their shape well. They do not swell or shrink. When wallpapering with these, spread the paste on the wall and immediately put the wallpaper in place. These do not need to be pre-slitted or swollen. The wallpapers are durable and keep their shape.
• Vinyl wallpapers: These wallpapers have a plastic surface and a paper or non-woven backing. The wallpaper is easy to wash and withstands more wear and tear. It is suitable, for example, for kitchens and hallways. However, these are not suitable for wet conditions.
• Texture wallpaper: Here is a relief pattern. This does not need to be covered if you want to keep the structure of the surface in the future.
• Fiberglass wallpaper: Gives the wall structure and is very durable. This can be painted, the surface is durable and easy to wash. Mostly used in public spaces.
• Textile wallpaper: Exclusive wallpaper with textile fiber or fabric glued to paper or non-woven. Wallpapers are often water-sensitive and therefore demanding to wallpaper.
• Wallpaper for wet rooms: Made of soft plastic, used to stop moisture from penetrating walls in bathrooms and wet rooms. This wallpaper has high material requirements and also the pre-preparations must be done correctly. It is always recommended to be carried out by professionals.

Three years from Långelid/von Brömssen.

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Sources: sandbergwallpaper.se, familjetapeter.se, borastapeter.se, viivilla.se