Where to get decent wallpaper??

mark_steps

Livingroom in need of fresh wallpaper. Was going to b&q but got told to avoid them and shop elsewhere. No decent reason was given, but would appreciate any recommendations. Thanks

mark_steps

Any good instore places?

mark_steps

Ok, in terms of linen paper, what's the thickest? To cover bumps n stuff

neneromanova

We bought a black/silver tree wallpaper from Homebase. It looks really really nice and was lovely to use.

http://m.homebase.co.uk/mt/www.homebase.co.uk/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/ProductDisplay?langId=110&storeId=10151&partNumber=355567&un_jtt_v_unSetCookie=yes

SailorSam

There was a programme on Tv last night about the history of wallpaper , the way over the years it had gone out of fashion and then come back in. And they were showing the different techniques that have been used over the years to make cheap 'chip' paper to expensive 'flock' This little shop they were in had handmade designer stuff, the presenter asked how much and was casually told about £300 a roll.

MonsieurFrugal

search for dixon turner. Not gonna be cheap but the quality is fab.

Doozergirl

I'd avoid B&Q because it's average. There aren't enough styles of wallpaper in the DIY sheds for us all to have something different. If you're not looking for something pretty unique then B&Q will probably suit you in the same way that it suits most people.

We have 'Brewers' near us. The branches have books and books of wallpaper samples. They are the same company as the website 'wallpaper direct' - that website is like an encyclopedia of wallpaper.

And John Lewis. Full of books of classic styles.

Al of the place I've mentioned you need to order it in. You won't pick it up off the shelf.

Gastines2

Usually buy from Brewers but on a panic job my wife picked a paper in B&Q. On the label,Recycled paper printed in Poland. No reason why it should be cr-p but on hanging it the plain paper had a very odd musty smell and the patterned paper was overtrimmed by about 4mm, so wouldn't match neatly. Now completely redone.On pointing this out in the store the young lady didn't seem to understand what I was complaining about but I noted a few days later that all the papers had been removed from the shelves.

macman

mark_steps wrote: »

Ok, in terms of linen paper, what's the thickest? To cover bumps n stuff

Do you mean lining paper?

jimbo_the_jetset

My local shop

Stooby2

Well there's a great little decorator's merchant in Tannery Close, Elmers End, Kent, BR3 4BY that does a huge range of stuff, from £10 to £300 a roll.