About Your Wallpaper Borders

Handmade to order from the finest materials, your border wallpaper is the perfect way to add distinction and style to your home. Wallpaper borders are supremely versatile and can be added to walls, ceilings and even to stair risers. Your borders for wallpaper are available in 147 x 22cm wide strips, so you can order the exact amount you need for your project. Available in 3 different papers; standard, premium and self-adhesive, simply select the paper that best suits your needs and upload your preferred design. Print single designs, a repeat pattern, collages, typography designs and so much more. You are firmly in control of your borders, so you can be assured that the final product will look exactly as you want. A hanging guide is included with all orders, and we recommend referring to it before installing your new borders. You can read a copy of the guide here.

At a glance

• 3 paper options
• Water based inks
• Eco-friendly
• Long-lasting print

Wallpaper Borders Size

• 147 cm x 22 cm wide strips

How Are Your Wallpaper Borders Printed And Made?

Your wallpaper borders are printed, cut and finished by hand by a team of skilled technicians. Extreme care and attention to detail is given to every order, to ensure an immaculate finish. When it comes to making borders for your walls, there are 3 options to choose from. The classic standard and a luxurious premium as well as a self-adhesive option. All papers look and feel beautiful, with matte finishes and light textured faces. The strength and durability are the same in all options, and they hold up brilliantly to scratches, abrasions and scuffs. Being environmentally friendly is a key mission of Contrado. As such, all papers are eco-friendly with no solvents or odours. We only use water-based inks and the premium option has a certified ECO-print. 

There are a few subtle differences in the borders for wallpaper:

Standard: Your artwork is printed onto the chic, thick paper with a stunning matte finish, which offers a permanent print and very good print quality. Your paper comes with a 2-year guarantee for colour fastness when hung in an optimal area (out of direct sunlight). If you are planning on hanging your borders on dark walls, we suggest using a lining paper first or a coat of white paint. 

Premium: This water activated paper requires no paste for application. Simply spray the wall and apply the borders where you wish. This stunning paper offers a permanent no-fade print, with super sharp print quality on a 100% opaque finish. Details and fine lines have incredible reproduction, while colours are crisp and vibrant.

Design Tips

It is important to consider the dimensions of the borders. Each strip measures 147 x 22cm, so it is vital to measure the total length and width of space that you are looking to cover. Use a tape measure so you ensure you order the right amount of paper. The quality of your artwork also plays an important factor. Once you upload your design, if you see a "low quality" warning, it is because your image is too small and it won't look its best when printed. If this is the case, try scaling your image down, or applying the tile effect. There are so many amazing design options for uploading onto your borders. Repeat patterns look striking, as do creative collages and typography. Have fun creating the perfect design for your project. When it comes to hanging your borders, they are not limited to just walls. If you have stair risers, then why not jazz them up a bit and put some spring in your step by creating borders for your stairs? See our images for design inspiration.

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How does this product enhance my...

Home

Breathe life into your home with borders for wallpaper that you design yourself. If you have a particular taste when it comes to home decor, then you might find it difficult to find the perfect wallpaper and borders to suit your style. If this is the case, then take the annoyance away and make yourself the designer. You can upload any design, colour, print or photo that you want, and play around with position and dimensions until you are happy with it.

Business

Customised wallpaper is a great way to attract more customers into your business, as well as promote your brand's ethos at the same time. If you own a gym, why not create border wallpaper to amp up your decor? You could create a design that depicts motivational and inspirational quotes so that your clients have the drive to continue their hard workout. Include your logo or a touch of branding to make the borders completely unique to your business.

Design brand

If you are an artist or designer looking to grow your portfolio, then why not try including interior decor? We have seen so many talented designers apply their artwork to products to enhance the home, and reach a whole new audience. Upload your designs onto your wallpaper borders and invite clients to inspect the quality of the paper. The borders apply beautifully and are a wonderful way to showcase your unique design talent.

Are the wallpaper borders easy to apply?

Very easy. You will receive hanging instructions with your order. The standard paper requires basic wallpaper paste for application, however the premium is water activated and pre-coated with adhesive, so you simply need to spray the wall and apply. We even have a peel and stick application self-adhesive paper.

How many different options of paper are there?

There are four different paper options for your wallpaper borders. Standard, premium and a self-adhesive. All have the same matte finish with a textured face, but the premium offers a slightly higher quality print detail and an opaque finish.

Do I need to use lining paper?

You only need to use lining paper if you opt for the standard option. If you don't have lining paper, you could always apply white paint before the borders. The premium option is 100% opaque.