Pattern Repeat
The vertical distance before a wallpaper motif repeats. Large repeats force alignment cuts that waste up to 15% of every roll — a 56 sq ft double roll may effectively cover 45. The single most common cause of under-ordering wallpaper.
Where this appears in real estimates
This term isn't trivia — it's a working variable. These tools use it directly:
- wallpaper calculator — Roll count from wall area, roll coverage and pattern repeat.…
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Reviewed: · Part of the CalculatorAsphalt Construction Glossary · Sources: see methodology & standards.