Wallpaper Installers in Leicester
Leicester Decorators are Leicester’s wallpaper installers, covering feature walls, full rooms, and period staircase runs across Stoneygate, Clarendon Park, Oadby, and the surrounding suburbs.
We’ve hung papers in Victorian hallways on Clarendon Park Road where the staircase runs three storeys. We’ve matched large pattern repeats around chimney breasts in Stoneygate reception rooms. Wallpapering in period properties is demanding work. We do it properly.
- Feature walls: single statement drops in living rooms and bedrooms
- Full room wallpapering: pattern-matched papers across all walls
- Hallway and staircase runs in Victorian and Edwardian properties
- Lining paper: surface preparation before paint or finish paper
- Wallpaper removal: stripping old paper before repainting or rehanging
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Why Choose Leicester Decorators
Pattern Planning
We plan pattern placement and drop sequences before cutting any paper.
Clear Pricing
Fixed price from the first quote. No unexpected additions.
Fully Insured
Full public liability cover on every job.
Trusted Locally
We are recommended by the clients we work for.
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Wallpapering Services in Leicester
Feature Walls
A feature wall in a Stoneygate or Clarendon Park reception room is often the most visible surface in the house. We hang lining paper first on Victorian walls to give a smooth, stable base. For paint-only feature walls, see our interior painting page.
Full Room Wallpapering
Full room wallpapering requires pattern matching across multiple drops and around chimney breasts, alcoves, and door reveals. Oadby 1930s to 60s walls are more forgiving than Victorian plaster, but solid-wall construction means checking the plumb before hanging.
Hallway and Staircase Papering
Hallway and staircase papering in a period property is one of the most demanding hanging jobs. The space is tall, access is constrained, and patterns must match across long drops. We use scaffolding boards or a proper hop-up platform.
Lining Paper
Lining paper is not optional on period properties. Victorian plaster walls in Stoneygate and Clarendon Park are rarely fully flat. Cross-lining is standard on problematic surfaces.
Wallpaper Removal
Old paper left in place can cause new paper to lift or painted walls to blister. We use a steam stripper on stubborn papers. Walls that have had paper removed often need a skim of filler and sanding.
Here’s How It Works
1. Survey and Pattern Planning
We assess the walls and discuss the paper specification. For pattern papers, we plan the drop sequence and centred drop placement.
2. Surface Preparation
Walls are cleaned and any previous paper is removed. Lining paper is hung where needed and allowed to dry fully.
3. Paste Preparation
Each paper manufacturer specifies the correct paste. Heavy papers need a stronger adhesive.
4. Hanging
We establish a true vertical plumb line and match patterns drop-by-drop. Seams are butted cleanly.
5. Inspection and Drying
We inspect the finished work in raking light for lifted seams or alignment issues before leaving.
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Wallpapering Costs in Leicester
Wallpapering costs depend on pattern complexity, wall height, and surface condition.
What Drives the Price
Pattern complexity, wall condition, and access and height are the three main factors. Large-repeat papers take considerably longer per drop. Victorian walls need lining. Staircase runs are the most demanding category.
Typical Ranges
Feature wall, Stoneygate reception room (lining plus premium paper): £450 to £700. Single bedroom (four walls, standard paper): £300 to £450 for labour. Hallway and staircase, Victorian three-storey: £800 to £1,400.
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Call 0116 493 0990 for a written quote. Wallpapering as part of a wider paint project? See our Victorian property painting page.
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