Wallpaper Installers in Reading
Reading Decorators hanging wallpaper in period and modern properties across Reading and the Thames Valley, from Victorian hallways in Caversham to modern family homes in Earley.
- Feature wall wallpapering in any room
- Full room wallpapering with pattern matching
- Lining paper for walls and ceilings
- Victorian and Edwardian period properties with cornicing and dado rails
- Wallpaper removal and surface preparation
Victorian and Edwardian hallways in Caversham on Prospect Street and Caversham Road have tall walls, deep cornicing, dado rails, and picture rails. Wallpapering in these spaces requires careful drop matching across a tall surface, precise trimming at the cornice, and the ability to work around original plaster features without damage.
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Why Choose Reading Decorators
Wallpaper Experts
Pattern matching, seam alignment, and flawless hanging on all surfaces.
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 Reading
Feature Walls
A feature wall behind a headboard in a bedroom or behind a sofa in a living room is the most common wallpaper request. One well-hung roll of patterned paper transforms a room without the commitment of full wallpapering.
Modern family homes in Earley and Woodley with smooth plasterboard walls are well suited to feature wall wallpapering. See our interior painting page for how we approach the painted walls alongside a feature wall.
Full Room Wallpapering
Full room wallpapering is more involved than a single feature wall. Every drop must be plumb and every seam must be invisible once dry. Pattern matching across a full room with multiple windows, architraves, and corners requires systematic measuring.
Victorian reception rooms in Caversham with alcoves either side of the chimney breast require extra drops that must match the main wall pattern across an internal corner.
Lining Paper
Lining paper is used where walls are uneven, have surface damage, or where a smooth base is needed before premium wallpaper. It is also hung on ceilings as a base for emulsion on textured surfaces.
On Victorian lime plaster walls in Caversham and Tilehurst, lining is often the preparation that makes the finish paper hang cleanly.
Period Properties and Cornicing
Hanging wallpaper in a Caversham Victorian hallway with full-height ceiling, cornicing, dado rail, and picture rail requires patience and experience. Trimming precisely at the cornice without damaging the plaster and aligning the pattern at the dado join are skills we apply on every period job.
We work on period properties throughout Caversham, Tilehurst, Pangbourne, and Henley-on-Thames. For bold accent walls in period rooms, see our feature wall painting page.
Wallpaper Removal
Old wallpaper must be removed properly before re-papering or painting. Papering over old paper causes bubbles and seam cracking within months. We steam off old wallpaper and allow the wall to dry fully before assessing whether lining is needed.
On lime plaster walls in Victorian properties, we take particular care not to saturate the wall during removal.
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How Our Wallpapering Works
1. Site Visit and Pattern Selection
We assess wall condition, measure the room, and advise on pattern repeat implications for material quantities. Pattern placement options are discussed at this stage.
2. Wall Preparation
Old paper is removed where necessary. Walls are washed, filled, and sanded. Lining paper is hung where the surface requires it. We ensure walls are dry before hanging any finish paper.
3. Paste and Hang
We use the correct paste for the paper type. Heavy vinyl papers need a robust adhesive. Delicate fabric and hand-printed papers need careful handling. The first drop is plumbed accurately as the reference for the rest of the room.
4. Pattern Matching and Trimming
Every drop is matched at the pattern join and trimmed precisely at ceiling, skirting, and architrave. Seams are smoothed and any bubbles are rolled out before the paste sets.
5. Finishing
Seams are inspected once dry. Any lifting edges are re-pasted and pressed. We check the full room before leaving.
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Wallpapering Costs in Reading
Prices below are estimates only. Every room is different. Call 0118 230 8566 for a precise quote.
Room Size and Ceiling Height
A full-height Victorian hallway on Prospect Street in Caversham requires more drops and more care at height than a modern box room. Tall drops with large pattern repeats waste more material and take more time.
Pattern Repeat
Large pattern repeats increase waste. A 64cm vertical pattern repeat can waste half a roll per drop. We calculate material quantities accurately at the site visit to avoid shortfalls.
Surface Condition
Walls that need lining before hanging add preparation time. Old wallpaper that needs steam removal adds to the programme. We include these in the quote after the site visit.
Typical ranges: single feature wall £150–£280; full room £450–£750; Victorian hallway with dado and cornice £650–£950.
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