🖼️ Wallpaper Calculator in Yards
Calculate exactly how many yards of wallpaper you need for any room or wall
27" Roll
36" Roll
54" Roll
20.9" Euro
Single Roll
Double Roll
Std Roll (27")
Overage Buffer
| Roll Width | Sq Ft per Yard | 5-Yd Roll Covers | 11-Yd Roll Covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| 20.9 in (53 cm Euro) | 15.6 sq ft | 78 sq ft | 171 sq ft |
| 27 in (Standard US) | 20.25 sq ft | 101 sq ft | 223 sq ft |
| 36 in (Wide US) | 27 sq ft | 135 sq ft | 297 sq ft |
| 54 in (Fabric Width) | 40.5 sq ft | 202 sq ft | 446 sq ft |
| Pattern Repeat | Waste per Strip | Extra Yds for 4-Wall Room | Recommended Overage |
|---|---|---|---|
| No Repeat (solid) | 0 inches | 0 yds | 10% |
| 6 inches | Up to 6 in | ~1–2 yds | 10% |
| 12 inches | Up to 12 in | ~2–3 yds | 12% |
| 18 inches | Up to 18 in | ~3–4 yds | 15% |
| 24 inches | Up to 24 in | ~4–6 yds | 18% |
| 36 inches | Up to 36 in | ~6–8 yds | 20% |
| Room | Dimensions | Wall Area (sq ft) | Yards Needed (27" roll) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Small Bedroom | 10 x 10 x 8 ft | ~288 | ~16 yds |
| Standard Bedroom | 12 x 12 x 8 ft | ~352 | ~19 yds |
| Master Bedroom | 14 x 14 x 9 ft | ~468 | ~26 yds |
| Living Room | 15 x 18 x 9 ft | ~594 | ~33 yds |
| Dining Room | 12 x 14 x 9 ft | ~468 | ~26 yds |
| Home Office | 10 x 12 x 8 ft | ~352 | ~19 yds |
| Hallway | 4 x 20 x 8 ft | ~384 | ~21 yds |
| Powder Room | 5 x 8 x 8 ft | ~208 | ~12 yds |
| Material Type | Durability | Best Use | Pattern Waste |
|---|---|---|---|
| Standard Paper | Low | Bedrooms, Low Traffic | Minimal |
| Vinyl / Washable | High | Kitchens, Bathrooms | Minimal |
| Non-Woven | High | All Rooms, DIY-Friendly | Low |
| Grasscloth | Medium | Living Rooms, Accent | Medium–High |
| Fabric-Backed | High | Premium Spaces | Medium |
| Foil / Metallic | Low–Med | Accent Walls | Medium |
| Textured / Embossed | Medium | Hallways, Feature Walls | Medium |
Wallpapers have that wonderful skill to fully alter a place, whether it deals with a whole room or simply one wall. Currently the variety is genuinely thrilling. One finds classic paper Wallpapers printed by means of screen, that copy handmade paintings sitting beside new non-knitted materials from chemical fibers.
Those modern types resist tearing and can be glued directly to walls without big work. Moreover there are non-glued types that are perfect for DIY fans, if you want to arrange something at home.
Types of Wallpaper and How to Use Them
According to styles, the possibilities seem endless. Strips, checkered patterns, flowery drawings, abstract patterns, creative designs, everything works for babies, if you decorate a baby room. Colors extend from cold blues and green shades until red tones, solar yellows, fresh blacks and whites, and mixes of everything.
Tropical Wallpapers deserve separate attention here. They range between quiet green and brave reds, bringing fresh outdoor feeling directly in your room.
Metal effects open a whole new world. Collections of Wallpapers in precious metallic shades (imagine gold), silver, copper, arranged in geometric patterns, abstract compositions or nature-inspired designs. Fancy Wallpapers even can be done custom with your own drawings, murals and unique textures.
Nice thing is, that many companies offer free samples, so you do not buy blindly. This genuinely helps before spending money for a whole roll.
One of the most popular ways to use Wallpaper are to refresh simple furniture. Glue- and stick types work well for that. Apply them on drawers, plate cabinets, wardrobes, low buffets and bookshelves, to give everything a new look.
The benefit for residents can not be overstated, removable Wallpapers do not leave traces. Other methods use Modge Podge-glue to set decorative papers to furniture parts, like drawer fronts or desk backs. An old wooden buffet changes right away with a bit of black mysterious flowers on it.
For such furniture works you need sandpaper if the surface is rough, Wallpaper paste, brush, knife or scissors and clear lacquer for the end.
Remove old Wallpaper? Here everything gets messy. Removal of old paper sometimes destroys the upper layer of drywall together with it.
Thick textured Wallpaper from an old house can be just as stubborn as anything. Some prefer to simply cover the old with thin panels instead of fighting over removal. And fix raised edges?
This is another problem, that appears commonly.
Bathrooms have there own troubles. Vinyl Wallpaper, glued by means of special glue, can start falling apart in a month in a bathroom with regular showers. Pre-glued vinyl has similar misfortune.
Glue- and stick types come with their own quirks, some guides advise slightly overlapping, although this is not everywhere accepted. The fight between Wallpaper and paint for inside decoration lastsstrong, every group defending its choice.
