You’re in love with wallpaper, however, many older Toronto homes are plagued with uneven walls.  Many renovations and DIY projects have left corners less than square. Plaster walls can look a little lumpy and humpy in parts.  What’s a homeowner to do? Can wallpaper still be installed?

Yes it can!  Here are some guidelines that will make it look it’s best….

Here’s how to see if your corners are square

An example of a geometric pattern

Get a straight edge, the longer the better.  If you hold it in the corner, you’ll be able to tell if the wall curves in or curves out.

Next, get a level and place it in the corner.  This will show you if your corners are level.

If the corners are both straight and level, congratulations!  Any wallpaper that you choose should look great once installed.

If your corners are not square or level:

Try an accent wall

The problem with uneven corners is that in order for the wallpaper to be level both going into the corner and then level going out of the corner, the paper can’t match all the way from top to bottom.  However, if you’re just wallpapering an accent wall you eliminate this problem.

Be aware of the pattern that you’re choosing

Geometrical patterns can be problematic when dealing with uneven corners.  Uneven corners are highlighted because it’s very obvious that the pattern doesn’t match.

Paper with a lot of background space

Abstract papers can work well, because the match isn’t as obvious.

Papers with lots of background space can work well, as well.

Always use a top-notch wallpaper installer

With experience comes tricks of the trade.  An experienced wallpaper installer knows how to make your wallpaper look it’s best.  They can arrange the pattern so that the effect of uneven corners are minimized.

So if you’d like a quote for your wallpaper installation, why don’t you book a quote?  We’d love to Transform Your Home With Lasting Beauty!