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Get Your Free Quote07717 774411 Home / Services / Wallpaper HangingPainters & Decorators · Basingstoke & Hampshire # Wallpaper Hangingin Basingstoke & Hampshire Patterns matched, seams tight and edges crisp, so your wallpaper looks the way it did in the brochure. Free quote, 1-year guarantee. Get Your Free Quote07717 774411 24 years in the trade · 1-year guarantee on every job - 24 years in the trade - Fully insured with £5m public liability cover - 1-year guarantee on all work as standard - Free, no-obligation quotes, always - Family-run business - Open 7 days a week, 7am-9pm - Domestic and commercial decorating - 24 years in the trade - Fully insured with £5m public liability cover - 1-year guarantee on all work as standard - Free, no-obligation quotes, always - Family-run business - Open 7 days a week, 7am-9pm - Domestic and commercial decorating Service overview ## Wallpaper Hanging: What You Need to Know ### What the service is Wallpapering is the preparation of walls and the hanging of paper so that it sits flat, lines up and stays put. It covers feature walls, full rooms, stairwells and ceilings, using papers from standard wallcoverings to heavier patterned and textured designs. ### Who it is for Homeowners creating a feature wall or redecorating a full room, people who have fallen for an expensive paper and do not want to waste a roll, and businesses (hospitality, retail and offices) using wallcoverings to set the tone of a space. ### When it is needed When you want a change of style, when existing paper is peeling or dated, when walls have minor imperfections that a paper can disguise, or when a room needs character that paint alone will not give it. ### Why a professional matters Wallpaper shows every mistake. Crooked first drops, mismatched patterns, bubbles, gaps at the seams and badly trimmed edges are hard to hide and expensive to redo, especially with premium papers. Experience means the paper is measured, cut and hung right the first time. The cost of waiting ## What Happens If You Leave It Wallpaper is a big investment in a room. Getting it wrong is costly, and poor paper gets worse, not better. - ### Peeling seams and corners Paper hung on poorly prepared walls, or with the wrong adhesive, starts lifting at the seams and edges. Once it lifts, it catches and tears. - ### Bubbles and creases Air trapped behind the paper leaves bumps that are obvious when light hits the wall and difficult to fix without re-hanging. - ### Wasted rolls Pattern repeats that are not planned properly can use far more paper than needed, and if you run short, a new batch may not match the colour exactly. - ### Walls damaged when it comes off Paper hung on unsealed plaster can pull the surface off when it is eventually removed, leading to extra repairs. ### Common mistakes we see - Hanging the first drop without a plumb line, so every drop after it runs off-straight. - Not checking batch numbers, ending up with slight colour differences between rolls. - Using the wrong paste for the paper type, such as paste-the-wall versus paste-the-paper. - Skipping wall preparation: filling, sanding and sizing or lining. - Starting a strong pattern in the wrong place so the mismatch lands in the most visible spot. Our process ## Five Steps From Quote to Finished Job - 01 ### Free visit and quote We measure the room, discuss the paper you have chosen, check the walls and give a clear, no-obligation price. - 02 ### Wall preparation Old paper removed where needed, walls filled and sanded, and surfaces sized or lined so the new paper bonds properly. - 03 ### Planning the layout We check batch numbers, work out the pattern repeat and decide where to start so the match lands in the least visible corner. - 04 ### Hanging Each drop is plumbed, pasted with the correct adhesive, matched, smoothed out and trimmed neatly at ceilings, skirting and around fittings. - 05 ### Inspection and guarantee We check every seam and edge, tidy up and cover the work with our 1-year guarantee. What you get ## Why Choose Centurion for Wallpaper Hanging ### A finish that looks right Straight drops, matched patterns and seams you have to search for. ### Less paper wasted Planned cutting around the pattern repeat to get the most out of every roll. ### Paper that stays put Proper preparation and the correct paste stop lifting and peeling. ### Your home protected Floors and furniture covered and £5 million public liability cover. ### Clear price Free quote before any work begins. ### Guaranteed A 1-year guarantee on all work as standard. Gallery ## Wallpaper Hanging: Our Work In detail ## Wallpaper Hanging: Materials, Methods & Situations Different papers and rooms need different techniques. Here is what we take into account. ### Types of wallpaper Non-woven papers are usually hung by pasting the wall and are easier to remove later. Traditional papers are pasted and left to soak before hanging. Vinyls are more durable and wipeable, which suits kitchens and hallways. Heavier textured and embossed papers need extra care so the pattern is not flattened. ### Pattern matching Papers come with a straight match, a drop match or free match. We plan the layout around the repeat so the pattern lines up across every drop and the unavoidable final mismatch sits in a discreet corner. ### Feature walls A single papered wall can transform a room. Because it is the focal point, the pattern needs to be centred and balanced, especially around chimney breasts, windows and alcoves. ### Lining paper On uneven or previously repaired walls, a layer of lining paper creates a smoother, more consistent base, helping the finishing paper sit flatter and look better. ### Stairwells, ceilings and awkward rooms Long drops on stairwells, papering ceilings, and working around sockets, radiators and sloping walls all need planning and the right access equipment. ### Homes versus commercial spaces In homes, wallpaper is often about personality and comfort. In commercial settings, durable, easy-clean wallcoverings help spaces stay looking fresh under heavy use, and we can schedule the work around opening hours. ### Related services - Interior Painting & Decorating → - Interior Airless Spraying → - Exterior Painting & Decorating → ### Areas we cover - Basingstoke - Hampshire - Surrey - Berkshire - Wiltshire - Andover - Winchester - Farnborough - Fleet - Reading - Newbury - Camberley Local to you ## Wallpaper Hanging Across Basingstoke & Beyond We are based in Basingstoke and carry out wallpaper hanging for homes and businesses across Hampshire, Surrey, Berkshire and Wiltshire. Being local means we can visit to quote quickly, plan work around the weather and your diary, and keep the job moving without long gaps between visits. From terraced houses and new-build estates to period properties, offices and commercial units, the properties in this part of the South vary a lot. Older homes often need more preparation and filling, while newer homes tend to need careful work on fresh plaster and modern materials. We assess each job on its own terms and tell you plainly what it needs before we start. Because we work 7 days a week, from 7am to 9pm, it is easier to book work in at a time that suits you, including evenings and weekends when you are at home, or outside trading hours for businesses. Who does the work ## A Family-Run Business Centurion Decorating is run by Paul Mead, who was trained in the trade by his dad and has now been decorating for 24 years. Both of Paul's sons work alongside him full-time. That matters when you are letting someone into your home or business. We take care over preparation and finish, and if you have a question you can ask Paul directly. Every job is fully insured with £5 million public liability cover and comes with a 1-year guarantee as standard. Quotes are always free, with no obligation, so the only thing it costs you to find out is a phone call to 07717 774411. You can also see everything we do on our homepage or send us the details of your job. FAQ ## Wallpaper Hanging Questions ### How much does wallpaper hanging cost? +It depends on the size of the room, the type of paper, the pattern and how much wall preparation is needed. We give a free, no-obligation quote after seeing the room and the paper. ### How many rolls of wallpaper do I need? +It depends on the room size and the pattern repeat. We can measure up for you at the quote so you buy the right quantity from the same batch. ### Can you remove my old wallpaper? +Yes. Old paper can be stripped and the walls prepared as part of the job. We will include this in your quote if it is needed. ### How long does wallpapering a room take? +A feature wall can often be done in a day; a full room usually takes longer depending on preparation and the paper. We will give you a timeframe with your quote. ### Is the quote for wallpaper hanging free? +Yes. Every quote is free and there is no obligation to go ahead. You get a clear price before any work starts, so you can decide in your own time. ### Are you insured? +Yes. Centurion Decorating carries £5 million public liability insurance, so your home, furniture and property are protected while we work. ### Is the work guaranteed? +Every job comes with a 1-year guarantee as standard. If something we did is not right, we come back and put it right. ### Can you work evenings or weekends? +Yes. We work 7 days a week, from 7am to 9pm, so we can fit around work, school runs or business opening hours. Call 07717 774411 and we will find a slot that suits you. Free quote ## Get a Clear Price for Your Job No cost, no obligation. Paul will look at the job and tell you exactly what it needs, and every job is fully insured and guaranteed for a year. 07717 774411 - £5m public liability · 1-year guarantee - 7 days a week, 7am – 9pm Family-run painters and decorators in Basingstoke and across Hampshire. 24 years in the trade. ### Services - Interior Painting & Decorating Basingstoke - Exterior Painting & Decorating Basingstoke - Interior Airless Spraying Basingstoke - Exterior Airless Spraying Basingstoke - Wallpaper Hanging Basingstoke - Commercial Painting & Decorating Basingstoke - Woodwork Painting Basingstoke - Kitchen Cabinet Painting Basingstoke - Wallpaper Removal & Wall Preparation Basingstoke - Masonry & Render Painting Basingstoke - Fence, Shed & Garden Timber Painting Basingstoke - All decorating services → ### Areas - Painters & Decorators Basingstoke - Painters & Decorators Hampshire - Painters & Decorators Surrey - Painters & Decorators Berkshire - Painters & Decorators Wiltshire - Painters & Decorators Andover - Painters & Decorators Winchester - Painters & Decorators Farnborough - Painters & Decorators Fleet - Painters & Decorators Reading - Painters & Decorators Newbury - Painters & Decorators Camberley - All areas we cover → ### Contact - 07717 774411 - centuriondecorating@gmail.com - 13 Schubert Road, Basingstoke, Hampshire, RG22 4JL - 7 days a week, 7am – 9pm - InstagramFacebook © 2026 Centurion Decorating. 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