How the paste calculator works
Paste per roll
Traditional paste-the-paper wallpaper consumes roughly one 500 g paste pack per 5–6 single rolls (a 10 kg tub covers ~55 rolls). Non-woven "paste-the-wall" papers use less (paste only the wall strip) but demand a smoother, faster workflow — the paste skins in minutes. Heavy vinyls and grasscloth want heavy-duty or clay-based adhesive at ~40% more per roll.
The supplies list
- Paste table (or plastic sheet) — 6 ft of folding table beats the floor forever.
- Smoothing brush + seam roller — the difference between "hung" and "hung well."
- Sharp snap-knife blades — change every two rolls; dull blades tear vinyl.
- Plumb bob or laser level — the first drop decides whether all of them are straight.
Pre-pasted paper
Pre-pasted rolls carry dried adhesive: soak in the water tray per the label (usually 30–60 seconds), book the drop (fold paste-to-paste for 3–5 minutes), and hang. It is the friendliest DIY format — but in dry climates, add paste activator to the water or seams can lift within months.