What this covers
Wallpaper shows every bump in a wall, so installation begins with filling, sanding and priming. The installer measures the room against the pattern repeat, cuts and pastes the panels or the wall depending on the paper, hangs them plumb with seams matched, rolls the seams flat, and trims cleanly at the ceiling, trim and outlets. Accent walls, powder rooms and full rooms are all common.
When to call
- A room or wall you want to give pattern or texture that paint cannot.
- An older paper that is peeling and needs replacing.
- A remodel where the walls are new and smooth.
What to expect
- Prepare the wallOld paper removed, walls filled, sanded and primed with a wallpaper primer.
- Measure and planPanels are laid out so the pattern matches and the seams fall where they are least noticed.
- HangPanels are pasted, hung plumb, matched at seams and rolled.
- Trim and inspectEdges are trimmed and the room checked in daylight for bubbles or lifted seams.
Get a certified company
Look up a certified company by ZIP code. Every company's license, insurance and trades are verified before it is listed, and placement is never paid.
Questions people ask
Can wallpaper go in a bathroom?
Yes, with a vinyl or washable paper and good ventilation. Direct shower spray is avoided.
How much paper do I need?
More than the wall area, because pattern matching creates waste. The installer calculates it from the repeat and tells you how many rolls to order.
Can it be removed later?
Papers hung over a proper primer come off much more easily than papers hung on bare drywall, which is one reason the preparation matters.
Related: Wallpaper removal · Drywall texture and skim coating · Interior painting · All painting and wall finishes
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