Choosing the right wallpaper is only half the story. The other half — the half that determines whether your walls look exceptional or merely acceptable — is installation. In Dubai, where apartments and villas often feature complex architectural details, high ceilings, and demanding surfaces, professional wallpaper installation is not optional. It is essential.
At La Belle Maison, installation is built into everything we do. This article explains our process, what you can expect when our team arrives, and why the quality of installation matters as much as the quality of the wallpaper itself.
Why Wallpaper Installation in Dubai Is a Specialist Skill
Dubai's residential architecture creates specific challenges for wallpaper installers. Ceilings are often three to four metres high, meaning standard-length rolls fall short and joins must be managed carefully. Many apartments and villas feature curved walls, angled alcoves, and fitted wardrobes that require precise cutting. The walls themselves, often rendered in a lightweight plaster common in UAE construction, need proper surface assessment before any paper goes up.
An inexperienced installer rushing a job in these conditions will produce visible seams, misaligned patterns, bubbling surfaces, and paper that begins to lift within months. A skilled installer, working methodically and with the right adhesive for the substrate, will produce walls that look as though the wallpaper was always there.
Our Wallpaper Installation Process, Step by Step
Step 1: Consultation and Measurement
Every installation begins with a site visit. We visit your home or project, measure each wall to be covered, assess the surface condition, and discuss the design and paper you have chosen. This visit also allows us to identify any preparation work needed — filling cracks, addressing moisture, or applying a primer to ensure optimal adhesion.
Step 2: Material Ordering and Preparation
Once we have accurate measurements, we calculate the correct number of rolls, accounting for pattern repeats and waste. We order your chosen wallpaper and, where applicable, prepare any custom mural prints to the precise dimensions of your walls.
Step 3: Surface Preparation
On installation day, our team begins with the walls. This means removing any existing paper, filling imperfections, sanding where necessary, and applying a size (a diluted adhesive base coat) that helps the final wallpaper bond properly and makes future removal easier. Good surface prep is the foundation of a long-lasting installation.
Step 4: Hanging
We work from the most prominent wall outward, ensuring that pattern drops align correctly across every seam. For luxury roll wallpapers, we use professional-grade paste appropriate to the paper weight and substrate. For murals, we install panel by panel, checking alignment continuously. Edges are trimmed cleanly at skirting boards, cornices, and architraves.
Step 5: Final Inspection and Handover
When the installation is complete, we walk through the finished space with you. We check every seam, every corner, every pattern join. If anything does not meet the standard we set for ourselves, we address it before we leave. Our goal is simple: you should not be able to see where the joins are.
What We Include as Standard
- Full surface preparation (filling, priming, sizing)
- Professional hanging using premium adhesives
- Precise cutting around skirting, cornices, and fittings
- Pattern matching across every seam
- Clean removal of any off-cuts and packaging
- Post-installation walkthrough and quality check
For mural installations above 15 square metres, professional installation is included at no additional charge.
How Long Does Wallpaper Installation Take?
For a single feature wall in a bedroom or living room, installation typically takes three to five hours. A full-room installation in a standard-sized Dubai apartment bedroom takes a full day. Larger projects — a full apartment, a hotel corridor, a commercial lobby — are planned over multiple days with our team working to a clear schedule.
We are flexible on timing and can work around your schedule, including evenings and weekends for occupied residential properties where disruption needs to be minimised.
Ready to Get Started?
The easiest way to begin is a WhatsApp message with your wall dimensions and the paper or mural you are considering. We will come back to you with a clear quote and a proposed timeline.
Contact us on +971 58 526 0761, or browse our wallpaper collections and custom murals to find your starting point. We install across Dubai, Abu Dhabi, and Sharjah.