How to Measure Your Wall for Wallpaper

Follow these simple rules to measure accurately and order the right amount of wallpaper.

Need extra help? Measure the full width and height of your wall and enter the measurements into our wallpaper calculator on the product page before ordering. This helps you choose the correct panel size and quantity for your space.
Illustration showing how to measure the full width and height of a wall Measure the FULL width of your wall including windows, doors and openings 19" 19" 19" 19" 19" Measure the FULL height 1 2 3 4 5 Panels are installed in order, from left to right.

Measure the entire wall from top to bottom and from side to side. Measure across windows, doors and other openings. You will trim around these areas during installation.

1

Each panel is 19 inches wide.

Measure the full width of your wall from the far-left edge to the far-right edge. Do not subtract windows, doors, closets or other openings.

2

Measure the full height of your wall.

Measure from the floor to the ceiling at the tallest point. Always use the greatest height measurement for your order.

3

Measure across windows and doors.

Wallpaper is ordered for the complete wall area. Openings are trimmed during installation, so they must remain included in your measurements.

4

Order all panels at the same time.

Wallpaper panels are printed together to maintain consistent colour and alignment. A later order will come from a different print run, and the colours will differ.

5

When in doubt, round up.

It is safer to have a little extra material than to come up short. Double-check every measurement before placing your order.

6

Enter your measurements in the calculator.

  1. Measure the wall at its tallest point.
  2. Measure the complete width of the wall.
  3. Enter both measurements on the product page.
  4. Select the recommended panel size and quantity.
  5. Check your measurements once more before ordering.