EXAMPLE AT A GLANCE
This fictional Moncton, New Brunswick wallpaper installation example has 7 itemized costs and a C$4,285.60 total before tax or markup. The PDF, quantities, unit rates and scope assumptions match the table below.
Use this completed wallpaper installation document to see how a specific job becomes a client-facing estimate. The project, business, customer and amounts are fictional. For the 260 sq. ft. two-wall wallpaper installation in Moncton, New Brunswick, the example uses the measured trade units shown in its PDF. Residential jobs may mix square feet, linear feet, counts and supplier units; keep each line’s measurement basis visible. Inspect substrate moisture and condition, product availability and the chosen finish. Write down the preparation level and any work needed before the selected product can be installed. The figures are fictional CAD inputs, not a local price survey.
Project scope: 260 sq. ft. two-wall wallpaper installation
Install selected wallpaper over 260 square feet of suitable prepared wall in two rooms. Include wall review, light preparation, 312-square-foot material allowance, layout, hanging labour, edge detailing and cleanup. Existing wallpaper removal and major wall repair excluded.
- Example location
- Moncton, New Brunswick
- Prepared by
- Cedar & Beam Builders · fictional business
- Prepared for
- Jordan Taylor · fictional client
- Issued / valid through
- September 25 / October 25, 2026
Measure this work on the actual property before using any quantity. The illustration separates supplied products or materials from installation where the selection could change. A client should be able to compare each line with the agreed work, the selected products and the limits recorded in the notes.
The 7 itemized costs in Canadian dollars
Every row below is taken from the corresponding app-exported PDF fixture. Multiply the quantity by the unit rate to check the amount. These rates were chosen for this fictional example; they are not advertised prices or current averages for Moncton, New Brunswick.
| Work item | Quantity | Unit rate | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wall review and layout | 1 job | C$210.00 | C$210.00 |
| Light surface preparation | 260 sq. ft. | C$1.30 | C$338.00 |
| Wallpaper material allowance | 312 sq. ft. | C$5.30 | C$1,653.60 |
| Adhesive and supplies allowance | 1 job | C$205.00 | C$205.00 |
| Wallpaper hanging labour | 260 sq. ft. | C$5.65 | C$1,469.00 |
| Edge and outlet detailing | 1 job | C$285.00 | C$285.00 |
| Cleanup | 1 job | C$125.00 | C$125.00 |
| Subtotal / example total | C$4,285.60 | ||
Two calculation checks:
- Light surface preparation: 260 sq. ft. × C$1.30 = C$338.00.
- Wallpaper material allowance: 312 sq. ft. × C$5.30 = C$1,653.60.
The PDF shows a 0% tax entry, so the illustrated tax is C$0.00 and the total remains C$4,285.60. This only describes the example. Confirm the applicable tax treatment and any markup for the real job before issuing your estimate.
Assumptions that change the price
Record width, height, openings and stopping points. The 260-square-foot installed area does not directly determine roll count without product dimensions and pattern repeat.
The 312-square-foot material allowance is illustrative. Recalculate actual rolls for the chosen paper, match and usable lengths before purchasing.
Smooth, sound walls are assumed. Old covering removal, skim coating or stain treatment should be inspected and priced separately.
Outside this example: No existing wallpaper removal, major plaster repair, furniture moving, wall painting or specialty mural alignment.
Inspect substrate moisture and condition, product availability and the chosen finish. Write down the preparation level and any work needed before the selected product can be installed. An allowance is a stated placeholder, not a promise to cover all work discovered later. If a selected product, quantity or hidden condition changes, update the affected line and explain the revision before proceeding.
Download the actual app PDF
The linked PDF was exported from Estimates for this fictional Canadian project. It carries the project scope, customer, work items, quantities, CAD rates and subtotal used in this table, plus a short note on tax, markup and one key exclusion. The detailed exclusions above remain important when adapting the example. Preview every PDF page, including the final totals and note.
Use the structure for a real job
- Replace Moncton, New Brunswick and the example scope with the actual site and customer details.
- Measure the work and confirm the product schedule with the client.
- Replace every fictional CAD rate with your own labour, supplier and subcontractor inputs.
- Check exclusions, approvals, tax, markup and the document’s validity period for the real project.
- Preview the final PDF and recheck the total before sharing.
- Measure wall heights and widths.
- Verify pattern repeat and roll yield.
- Inspect surface condition.
- List outlets, edges and removal work.
Common questions
Can I buy wallpaper from wall area alone?
No. Roll size, drop length and pattern repeat affect purchase quantity. Recalculate for the selected product.
Is old wallpaper removal included?
Only if listed. This example assumes suitable prepared walls.
For the planning steps behind this document, read the wallpaper installation estimating guide.
