Wallpapering in Barnstaple
Barnstaple Decorators are Barnstaple’s wallpapering specialists, covering feature walls, full rooms, designer papers, and period properties across North Devon.
- Feature walls: living rooms, bedrooms, and dining rooms
- Full room wallpapering: including alcoves and chimney breasts
- Wallpaper removal and surface preparation
- Designer and luxury papers: Cole and Son, Osborne and Little, Farrow and Ball
- Period property hanging: dado rails, picture rails, uneven original plaster
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Why Choose Barnstaple Decorators
Wallpapering Specialists
Period hallways, large pattern repeats, designer papers, and uneven original plaster. We plan every hang before the first drop goes up.
Clear Pricing
Fixed price from the first quote. No unexpected additions.
Fully Insured
Full public liability cover on every job.
Highly Recommended
Most of our work comes from repeat clients and referrals.
Wallpapering Services in Barnstaple
We remove old paper, prepare the surface properly, and plan pattern placement before a single drop goes up. Feature walls to full-room installations, standard papers to fabric-backed designer rolls. All handled correctly.
Feature Walls
A single feature wall transforms a room without a full-room commitment. Popular in living rooms, bedrooms, and dining rooms across Barnstaple and the surrounding villages. The right wall choice is usually behind a bed head or a fireplace. We advise on placement, help with pattern orientation, and hang to a clean finish. For bedroom feature walls, see our bedroom painting page for how colour and pattern work together.
Full Room Wallpapering
Full room wallpapering requires accurate pattern matching from the first drop to the last. In a standard rectangular room, this is straightforward. In a Victorian or Edwardian property with alcoves, chimney breasts, and recesses, careful planning is essential. We plan the layout before hanging a single drop — the pattern is centred where it matters, and waste is minimised at less visible joins.
Wallpaper Removal
Old wallpaper must be removed properly before new paper is hung. Hanging over existing paper causes new paper to bubble, lift, and fail within months. We remove all existing paper, treat the walls where needed, and confirm the surface is stable before hanging begins. Planning to paint once the paper is removed? See our interior painting page for surface preparation on period plaster.
Every hang is planned before a single drop goes up. Pattern placement, waste management, and surface preparation all determined in advance.
Designer Papers and Period Properties
Expensive papers demand careful handling. Period properties bring challenges modern new-builds do not have.
Specialist Hanging: Designer and Luxury Wallpapers
Designer wallpapers are expensive. A roll of Cole and Son or Osborne and Little can cost £80 to £200. We handle heavy linen and fabric-backed wallpapers requiring specialist adhesives and careful handling. Large pattern repeats need planning before the first roll is opened. Delicate hand-printed wallpapers require lighter pressure and specific application techniques. Call 01271 444479 before hanging begins to discuss the paper’s specific requirements.
Period Property Wallpapering
Period properties in Barnstaple bring wallpapering challenges that modern new-builds do not have. Dado rails and picture rails divide walls into distinct horizontal zones. Chimney breasts and alcoves are the focal points of Victorian reception rooms in Pilton and town centre terraces. Old plaster in Barnstaple’s period properties is often slightly uneven or soft in places — we apply lining paper where the surface needs it. For rooms where you want a painted finish alongside the wallpaper, see our hallway painting page.
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How It Works
1. Consultation
We discuss your design ideas, review the room, and advise on pattern choice, scale, and placement relative to the room’s architectural features.
2. Surface Assessment
We assess plaster condition, identify existing paper, and confirm whether lining paper is needed before hanging begins.
3. Surface Preparation
Old paper is removed, imperfections are filled, and lining paper is applied where required. This stage determines how well the finished wallpaper holds.
4. Hanging
Paper is hung to a plumb vertical, with precise pattern matching at every join. Edges at skirting boards, architraves, and ceiling lines are finished neatly.
5. Trims and Final Inspection
Sockets and switches are cut around cleanly. Corners are turned correctly. We check every join, edge, and seam before leaving. Any air bubbles or lifting edges are addressed before the adhesive sets.
Wallpapering Costs in Barnstaple
Prices below are estimates only. Every project is different. Call 01271 444479 for a precise quote.
What Drives the Cost
Wallpapering labour is typically quoted per room or per roll hung. Three factors drive cost most significantly: wallpaper price (labour is the same whether the paper costs £15 or £150 a roll), surface preparation needed (walls that need old paper stripped, filled, and lined add time), and pattern repeat complexity (large pattern repeats mean more waste per drop — a 64cm repeat on a 2.4m wall creates significant offcuts).
Typical Ranges
Feature wall (living room or bedroom): £80 to £140 labour. Full room, standard dimensions (modern or post-war property): £140 to £320 labour. Full room, period property with alcoves or chimney breast: £240 to £420 labour. Full house or multi-room project: by quotation. Materials are priced separately and depend on the paper you choose.
More Services
For rooms where you want a painted finish alongside the wallpaper, see our hallway painting page. Visit Barnstaple Decorators for the full range of wallpapering and decorating services.
Call 01271 444479 for a written quote on your wallpapering project.
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