What Sets a Professional Wallpapering Company Apart
There's a gap between someone who hangs wallpaper and a wallpapering company that does it properly. The difference shows up in the preparation work, the knowledge of how each paper type behaves, and what happens when a wall turns out to be more problematic than expected. Prima Decor has been that company for London homes and businesses since 2012.
We work across both domestic and commercial sectors — feature walls in Richmond townhouses, full-room redesigns in Chelsea flats, commercial wallcovering in City offices and boutique hotels. The work is different but the standard is the same: survey the site first, prepare the walls correctly, use the right technique for the paper, and don't rush any of it.
What to Look For When Choosing a Wallpapering Company in London
Most people searching for a wallpapering company in London have had a bad experience before — a decorator who papered over old wallpaper, didn't bother to prime, or left seams that were visible from across the room. These aren't rare mistakes. They're what happens when preparation is treated as optional and rushing is the default.
Before booking any wallpapering company, it's worth asking a few direct questions:
- Do you survey the walls before quoting — or do you price from photos?
- Does your quote include stripping, filling, and priming, or is prep charged separately?
- What experience do you have with the specific paper I want hung?
- Are you insured for domestic and commercial work?
- Can you provide verifiable references or reviews?
If any of those questions get a vague answer, keep looking. A company that prepares walls properly, knows its paper types, and prices transparently won't struggle to answer them.
Freshly plastered walls, damp walls, or walls with multiple old paper layers all need different treatment before any wallpaper goes up. A professional wallpapering company will identify these on the site survey and tell you what's needed. We do — and if it changes the scope of the job, we tell you before we start, not after.
Wallpapering Company for Domestic Homes in London
The majority of our work is in London homes — terraces in Fulham, Victorian conversions in Islington, new builds in Wandsworth, apartments in Mayfair. Every property type brings different wall surfaces and different challenges. Period properties often have lime plaster that needs specific treatment. New builds have plasterboard that requires careful priming. Rented flats sometimes need removable paper solutions.
Our domestic wallpapering service covers everything from single feature walls to full-property projects. We also combine wallpapering with interior painting on the same visit — which most clients find considerably more practical than coordinating two separate bookings.
Wallpaper types we hang for London homes
- Hand-printed and designer papers — Cole & Son, Farrow & Ball, Osborne & Little, Graham & Brown
- Paste-the-wall nonwoven papers — correct method, correct adhesive weight
- Grasscloth and natural fibre wallcoverings — seam-conscious hanging to avoid water staining
- Silk and fabric wallpapers — delicate material handled with appropriate care
- Flock, velvet, and embossed papers — pile direction kept consistent across all lengths
- Vinyl and washable papers for hallways, kitchens, and utility rooms
- Metallic and foil finishes — require flawlessly prepared, flat surfaces
- Anaglypta and Lincrusta for period London properties
Wallpapering Company for Commercial Properties in London
Commercial wallpapering is a different job. The materials are often different — specialist vinyl or fabric wallcoverings rated for high-traffic environments — and the logistics require working around business hours, phased access, or occupied spaces. We handle commercial wallpapering for offices, hotels, restaurants, bars, and retail across London.
For commercial projects, see our dedicated commercial wallpapering service. We can also combine this with our commercial painting service or spray painting for fitted furniture and joinery.
How Prima Decor Compares to Other Wallpapering Companies in London
| What to check | Prima Decor | Typical sole trader |
|---|---|---|
| Site survey before quoting | ✓ Always | Often phone/photo only |
| Wall prep included in quote | ✓ Standard | Often charged separately |
| Designer paper experience | ✓ Regular | Variable |
| Commercial projects taken | ✓ Yes | Rarely |
| Itemised written quotes | ✓ Every job | Often verbal only |
| Period property experience | ✓ Extensive | Not always |
A note on pricing from a wallpapering company
Most wallpapering jobs in London fall between £150 and £500 per room, depending on size, wall condition, and paper type. The Painting and Decorating Association recommends always getting a written, itemised quote from any wallpapering or decorating company before agreeing to work. That's what we provide — a fixed price with every cost set out clearly.
External resources
If you're working on a listed or period property in London, Historic England's technical guidance on buildings covers relevant considerations around decorative finishes and repair approaches for older structures.