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How do I measure my walls?
How do I measure my walls?

Step by step measuring instructions

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Written by Jaycee
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Single Wall Measuring Instructions

1. Using a tape measure, write down the widest width and the highest height of the wall. We only need the wall measurement, don’t include any baseboards or crown molding.

2. On the product page, input your dimensions, select your paper type and checkout.

3. We take it from there. Your custom wall covering will be set up and printed specifically for your wall size.

Relax knowing that we will always print your wallpaper a few inches longer than the wall size you specify for full coverage and an easy application.

See the graphics below for specific wall measuring scenarios.

We know walls come in all shapes and sizes, it’s one of the reasons we love them! For tips on measuring different wall types, scroll through the sketches below.

When there is a door, window or other obstacle on your wall, only measure the total width and height of the wall, as the obstacle will simply be cut away during hanging. Feel free to send us additional measurements, a photo or a rough plan as we can add the position of the obstacle to your proof image. Easy!

Simply measure the full height and width of the wall. We need your exact wall size, so don’t forget to double check the measurements before sending on to us. We only need the dimensions of the surface you wish to cover, excluding any skirting boards or coving

When you have a sloped ceiling or wall, measure the longest and widest parts only, ignoring any slopes. We provide the mural as a whole rectangle or square, and the slope is cut away during installation

If your wall has two slants, simply identify and measure the longest part of the wall in both the width and the height. Again, we will produce your mural as a square or rectangle, with the cutaways taking place during installation.

When there is a door, window or other obstacle on your wall, only measure the total width and height of the wall, as the obstacle will simply be cut away during hanging. Feel free to send us additional measurements, a photo or a rough plan as we can add the position of the obstacle to your proof image. Easy!

Simply measure the full height and width of the wall. We need your exact wall size, so don’t forget to double check the measurements before sending on to us. We only need the dimensions of the surface you wish to cover, excluding any skirting boards or coving

Multi-Wall Measuring Instructions:

1. Using a tape measure, write down the widest width and the highest height of the wall. We only need the wall measurement, don’t include any baseboards or crown molding.

2. Measure every wall that you plan to cover. Regarding windows and doors, just pretend they don’t exist and just measure the widest portions of the wall. This guarantees full seam-to-seam coverage.

3. Input your wall measurements into the wall size calculator and we'll print what you need.

*Note - Because every wallpaper order is custom printed we cannot guarantee color accuracy for separately placed orders. If ordering by the roll we highly recommend ordering approximately 15% more than you calculated. This ensures that you have enough to cover the job. Feel free to contact us for assistance with your order.

Multiple walls:

If you’re looking to wrap a wallpaper around multiple walls, simply combine the widths of each wall and submit one measurement when ordering. You may want to add an extra few inches in width for flexibility if you are installing around corners. There’s no need to order the mural as two separate pieces.

Still need help measuring?

We’re here to help and are here to make sure you get the most accurate measurements for your order. Send us a message hello@wallsneedlove.com or give us a call 877-807-8897.

Take a peek at our ordering videos before heading to the website

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