Wallpaper Installers in Exeter

Wallpapering in Exeter by Exeter Decorators, pattern matching professional

Professional wallpaper installers covering Exeter, Heavitree, St Leonards, Topsham, St Thomas, Countess Wear, and surrounding areas.

We provide comprehensive wallpapering services:

Feature wall hanging in living rooms, bedrooms, and hallways
Full room wallpapering including pattern matching and repeat alignment
Lining paper application on uneven or prepared surfaces
Period property wallpapering around cornicing, picture rails, and dado rails
Wallpaper removal and surface preparation before new decoration

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Wallpapering in Exeter

Damp walls in St Thomas Victorian terraces near the river can cause wallpaper to lift and peel without proper wall preparation. We assess the surface before any paper goes on.

Feature Walls

A well-hung feature wall transforms a room more quickly than almost any other single decorating change. Victorian terraces in St Leonards have generous room proportions and high ceilings that suit bold feature wallpapers.

We assess the wall surface before agreeing on the approach. Where original plaster is reasonably flat, we apply a size coat to regulate absorption before hanging. Where uneven, we hang lining paper first.

Full Room Wallpapering

Full room wallpapering involves hanging paper on all four walls, which introduces additional complexity around doors, windows, switches, and radiators. Every junction requires precise cutting and good adhesion.

In Heavitree and Topsham period properties with cornicing, dado rails, and picture rails, the hanging area is defined by these architectural elements. We trim by hand with a straight edge.

Lining Paper

Lining paper is the professional’s preparation layer. Applied before decorating paper or paint, it provides a flat, even surface and regulates absorption across the wall. It is particularly useful in Exeter’s older properties.

Uneven walls in Exwick and St Thomas terraces from the 1890s often have surface variation that becomes visible through thin decorating papers without a lining layer underneath.

Period Properties and Removal

Wallpapering in period properties across Topsham and Heavitree requires additional skill around original plaster mouldings. Cutting paper to the underside of a cornice and trimming to original profiles requires patience and precision.

Period Properties and Cornicing

In Georgian properties on Fore Street and Monmouth Street in Topsham, rooms are often papered below the dado rail and painted above. This layout is historically accurate for the period and gives a formal, elegant result.

Where original plaster cornicing is delicate, we use fine-point scoring tools to trim precisely and avoid blades that could score the plaster.

Wallpaper Removal

Before new wallpaper can be hung, existing paper must be fully removed and the wall surface prepared. Wallpaper removal in Exeter’s older properties can be straightforward or time-consuming depending on how many layers have been applied.

In St Thomas Victorian terraces, damp penetration near the river can cause older paper layers to bond strongly to the plaster. We soak and work carefully with a scraper to avoid damage to the plaster below.

Wallpapering Costs in Exeter

Prices below are estimates only. Every room is different. Wallpapering costs in Exeter typically range from around £200 for a single feature wall to £900 or more for a full room in a high-ceiling property.

High ceilings in Victorian and Edwardian properties mean longer drops, more pattern repeat waste, and more time per room. Papers with no pattern repeat are the quickest to hang.

Our Process

1. Free Quote and Paper Discussion

We visit the property, assess the wall surfaces, and discuss your paper choice. We confirm quantities and whether lining paper is needed.

2. Surface Preparation

Existing paper removed, walls sized or lined as required. We do not hang paper on unprepared walls.

3. Plumb Lines Established

A true plumb line is set before the first drop goes on. Everything that follows aligns to this reference.

4. Paper Hung and Trimmed

Drops applied in the correct sequence, seams butted and flattened, edges trimmed precisely at all junctions.

5. Final Check

We inspect all seams, pattern matches, and edges. Any sections that have lifted are re-adhered before we leave.

Why Choose Us?

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.

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Areas We Serve

We cover wallpapering across Exeter and surrounding areas.

We cover wallpapering across Exeter and surrounding areas including Heavitree, St Leonards, Topsham, St Thomas, Countess Wear, and surrounding areas.

Wallpapering FAQs

How do you deal with damp patches before wallpapering in older St Thomas properties?

We identify any areas of active or residual damp before hanging. Active damp must be resolved at source before decoration, as any paper applied over a damp wall will fail quickly. Where damp has been resolved but has left staining, we apply a stain-blocking primer before lining or hanging paper.

How long does wallpaper take to hang in a standard Exeter room?

A standard bedroom or living room without pattern complications typically takes one day from start to finish, including preparation. Rooms with large pattern repeats, complex layouts, or high ceilings take longer.

Do you supply the wallpaper as well as hang it?

We can supply wallpaper from trade suppliers, or you can supply your own. We confirm the quantity required at the quoting stage and advise on the number of rolls based on the room dimensions and the pattern repeat.

Can you paper around cornicing and picture rails in a period property?

Yes. Cutting to architectural mouldings in period properties is standard work for us. We work slowly and precisely around cornicing, dado rails, and picture rails, trimming by hand with a straight edge.

Do you use lining paper on all walls?

Not on all walls. Lining paper is used where the wall surface is uneven, highly absorbent, or where a heavy-weight or thin decorating paper requires a flat surface. We assess each wall at the survey and include lining paper in the quote where needed.

Can you remove existing wallpaper as part of the job?

Yes. Wallpaper removal is typically included in our wallpapering quotes as part of the preparation stage. We confirm the likely difficulty of removal at the survey, particularly in older Exeter properties where multiple layers may make removal more time-consuming.

What paper types work best in Exeter’s period properties?

For period properties in Heavitree and Topsham, traditional paste-the-wall papers and linen-backed papers hang well on original plaster. Vinyl papers are practical in kitchens and bathrooms. For feature walls in Georgian and Edwardian rooms, heavyweight papers with heritage colours complement the period character.

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