Transform your rooms with stunning wallpaper and feature walls. With over 18 years of experience serving Ashford and all of Kent, A.P.T. Builders specializes in professional wallpaper hanging and feature wall installations. Whether you're creating a bold statement wall in Canterbury, adding period-appropriate patterns to a Tunbridge Wells Victorian home, or installing contemporary designs in a Maidstone apartment, our skilled decorators deliver perfect pattern matching, seamless joins, and bubble-free finishes.
Wallpaper hanging is a skilled trade requiring patience, precision, and experience. From lining paper preparation to complex pattern matching, every step affects the final result. Across Kent properties from modern apartments in Ashford to heritage homes in Sevenoaks, we understand how different wall conditions, wallpaper types, and room features influence the approach needed. Our experienced decorators deliver flawless results with invisible seams and perfect alignment every time.
Traditional paper based wallpapers requiring paste application, perfect for smooth walls in good condition.
Modern wallpapers allowing paste application directly to walls for quicker, cleaner installation.
Washable and durable coverings ideal for kitchens, bathrooms, and high-traffic areas.
Breathable wallpapers that won't shrink or expand, ensuring stable, long-lasting application.
Embossed, fabric-effect, and raised pattern papers adding tactile dimension to walls.
Grasscloth, silk, and other natural fiber wallcoverings for luxury, organic aesthetic.
Feature walls transform rooms by creating visual interest and focal points without overwhelming the space. From bedrooms in Canterbury to living rooms in Tunbridge Wells, the right feature wall enhances your interior design. Our expertise helps you select patterns, colors, and placements that complement your room's proportions, lighting, and existing decor for maximum impact.
Wall behind the bed creating a luxurious backdrop, adding personality without overwhelming the sleeping space.
Chimney breast or TV wall emphasizing the room's natural focus with complementary design.
Statement walls creating atmosphere for entertaining while maintaining clear sightlines across tables.
End walls in hallways and stairwells making powerful first impressions in often-overlooked spaces.
Proper surface preparation is crucial for successful wallpapering, ensuring smooth application and preventing future issues like bubbling or peeling.
Essential for: All wallpaper installations
Complex patterns require careful planning and precise cutting to ensure motifs align perfectly at every join throughout the room.
Required for: Patterned wallpapers
Skilled application ensures bubble-free results with invisible seams, using appropriate methods for different wallpaper types.
Delivers: Flawless finished appearance
Obstacles like radiators, light switches, and uneven corners require experience and skill to navigate while maintaining perfect finishes.
Handles: Complex room features
Consider these factors when selecting wallpaper to ensure the best results for your space:
Large patterns suit bigger rooms, while small patterns work in compact spaces. Light colors brighten dark rooms.
Vertical stripes make ceilings feel higher, while horizontal patterns can lower tall ceilings visually.
Choose washable vinyl for kitchens and bathrooms, calming patterns for bedrooms, bold designs for dining rooms.
Coordinate with furniture, flooring, and soft furnishings ensuring wallpaper complements rather than clashes.
Period properties suit traditional patterns, modern homes work with contemporary designs and bold graphics.
High-traffic areas and children's rooms benefit from scrubbable, durable wallcoverings that withstand wear.
Feature walls offer impact at lower cost than whole-room coverage, especially with premium wallpapers.
Paste-the-wall and strippable wallpapers facilitate easier redecoration when you want to change styles.
Discussing your vision, assessing your space, and advising on suitable wallpaper types and designs
Calculating pattern repeats and quantities ensuring sufficient wallpaper with minimal wastage
Stripping old coverings, filling imperfections, sizing walls, and applying lining paper if required
Determining starting points and planning cuts to ensure perfect pattern matching throughout
Precise application with careful smoothing, pattern alignment, and invisible seam joining
Trimming edges, checking alignment, cleaning paste residue, and final quality inspection
As Ashford Kent's specialist wallpapering professionals with over 18 years of experience, A.P.T. Builders has installed thousands of meters of wallpaper across the county. We understand that successful wallpapering requires meticulous preparation, precise technique, and an eye for pattern and symmetry. From modern geometric designs in Ashford apartments to period damask patterns in Canterbury townhouses, we have the expertise to handle any wallpaper type and achieve outstanding results.
Our reputation is built on perfectionism and attention to detail. We take pride in invisible seams, perfect pattern matching, and bubble-free finishes that look professional and last for years. Whether you're creating a stunning feature wall in a Tunbridge Wells bedroom, papering a dining room in Maidstone, or restoring period wallpapers in a Sevenoaks heritage property, our experienced decorators deliver the craftsmanship and care your project deserves.
We proudly serve all areas of Kent including Ashford, Maidstone, Canterbury, Tunbridge Wells, Sevenoaks, Tonbridge, Dartford, Gravesend, Chatham, Gillingham, Rochester, Sittingbourne, Faversham, Dover, Folkestone, Margate, Ramsgate, and surrounding villages. Our local knowledge and extensive experience across Kent properties ensures we deliver results that exceed expectations.
Precise alignment of complex patterns ensuring seamless appearance across every join.
Experience with standard, paste-the-wall, vinyl, non-woven, textured, and natural wallcoverings.
Proper surface preparation including stripping, filling, sizing, and lining for perfect results.
Expert smoothing techniques ensuring flat, even surfaces without air pockets or creases.
Professional guidance on pattern selection, scale, and placement for your specific rooms.
Extensive work with traditional wallpapers in Victorian, Edwardian, and Georgian homes.
Careful protection of furnishings with thorough cleanup removing all paste and trimmings.
Transparent pricing including wallpaper, preparation, hanging, and all materials required.
Get your free consultation and detailed quotation from Kent's wallpapering experts