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Wallpaper

A delicate, near-final finish applied to clean, dry, fully prepared walls once the dusty work is over.

Wallpaper is a delicate decorative finish that goes on very late. It demands a clean, dry, properly prepared wall and a dust-free environment, which is exactly why it follows almost everything else.

What it covers​

  • Surface preparation and lining where required.
  • Hanging of wallpaper and feature-wall coverings.
  • Trimming, matching and finishing at edges and corners.

Where it sits in the sequence​

One of the last trades. After painting (which prepares and finishes the surrounding walls) and after the general clean, typically alongside or just before curtains.

What a PM watches for​

  • Wall preparation and moisture. Wallpaper lifts and bubbles on a poorly prepared or damp wall. Confirm the substrate is sound and dry before hanging.
  • Pattern match and direction. Confirm the pattern, batch and orientation in writing — a mismatched or reverse-hung run is a full redo.
  • Protect it after. Once hung, keep trades and trolleys away. It marks and tears easily right up to handover.

Generic Singapore fit-out guidance — confirm project specifics with a senior PM.