Peel & Stick Wallpaper Measuring Tips
You’ve chosen the peel & stick wallpaper you love—now it’s time to make sure you order the correct amount.
While measuring may not be the most fun part of decorating, it’s absolutely essential. Ordering too little can delay your decorating your dorm, apartment or living space, and ordering the wrong size can create unnecessary frustration.
To help you avoid the guesswork, we’ve put together clear, simple measuring guidelines so you can place your order with total confidence. Take a look below for everything you need to know to ensure your Campus Greek Fit wallpaper arrives ready to fit your space perfectly.
How do I figure out how many panels I need?
Here’s the easy way to make sure you get just the right amount of panels for your space:
Step one: measure the width of your wall in inches. If you are wallpapering a full room, measure each wall individually and then total up all of the width measurements for one total number.
Then divide that number by 24 (since our panels are 24 inches wide). Round up to the nearest whole number—that’s how many panels you’ll need across.
Example: If your wall is 112 inches wide, divide by 24. That gives you 4.66. Round up to 5 panels.
Step two: measure the height from the ceiling to the baseboard.
Then pick the panel length that works best for your wall height—4 ft, 8 ft, 10 ft, or whatever fits your space.
Bonus tip: If you’ve got a window pretend it’s not there while measuring. Trust us—this keeps the pattern flowing seamlessly, and your wall looking flawless.
And just to double-check your math, you can always use our wallpaper calculator online. If you measured correctly, the numbers should match up like a dream.
How do I figure out how many panels I need?
What about my doors?
How to measure around a door:
1. Measure your wall from left to right in 24-inch sections (since each panel is 24 inches wide).
2. When a full panel overlaps into the door space, take note of how much spills over.
3. Measure that leftover space to see how many short panels you’ll need to fill it in.
Example: In the example shown above, the customer needs 5 full panels (ABABA) and 2 short panels (AB) to fully cover the space, including the door.
Ordering tip: When you’re ready to order, please leave us a note at checkout with the panel pattern you need. Use A/B to show the correct repeat (example: 5 full panels—ABABA; 2 short panels—AB). This helps us match your design just right!
How to measure a vaulted ceiling.
Step one: Snap a clear, well-lit photo of the entire wall you plan to wallpaper. A sketch or drawing of the space also works great if that’s more your style!
This process brings together all our best measuring tips, so here’s how to get started:
1. Measure the height of your wall every 24 inches across the width.
• At each 24” mark, jot down the height of the wall at that point.
• Draw vertical lines to represent each panel and label the heights to match.
2. Measure the full width of the wall and make a note of it on your sketch or image with a horizontal line.
3. Don’t forget the nooks + crannies!
• If your vaulted wall has extra elements—like doors, windows, bookshelves, or cutouts—measure the height and width of those too (if they’ll be wallpapered).
Once you’re done, you should have a simple visual outline showing all height changes across the wall, the overall width, and any special areas that need coverage.
Use your drawing as a reference on what to order, leave a note at checkout with that information so we can make sure it is printed perfectly!
This little bit of prep work ensures your wallpaper order is spot-on and your vaulted wall ends up looking as stunning as you imagined.
