Wallpaper Installation in Tampines New Town

Measure wall width and height, then let the installer confirm — pattern repeat is the trap. A large repeat can add 15-25% waste, and you should order all rolls from one batch number to avoid shade differences. Always order one spare roll for future repairs.

Stripping is typically priced per room or per hour and depends entirely on what's underneath: modern non-woven papers peel off dry in minutes, while old glued layers over unsized walls can take a full day per room with steamers and leave repairs behind.

Painted walls, yes, after cleaning and priming. Papering over old wallpaper is a false economy — trapped seams telegraph through and moisture can lift both layers. Strip first; installers quote removal as a separate line.

A single feature wall is usually half a day; a full average room takes 1-2 days including prep. Add time for stripping old paper (half to a full day per room), wall repairs, and drying between prep coats.

Look for installers in Tampines New Town who show seam close-ups in their photos, not just wide room shots — invisible seams and pattern matching at corners are the skill. Ask what papers they specialize in; grasscloth and mural specialists are a different tier from vinyl hangers.

Installers price per roll, per square metre, or per day. Labour usually lands between half and the full cost of the paper itself — and premium papers (grasscloth, murals, wide-width vinyls) cost more to hang because mistakes are expensive. Removal of old paper is always quoted separately.

Quality vinyl and non-woven papers with proper adhesive last well in air-conditioned rooms. Problems appear on external-facing walls where condensation forms — mould can grow behind paper there. Treat and seal those walls, or choose paint instead.