Before you reach for that paintbrush, think about wallpaper. We are not talking about the green or yellow floral wallpaper designs you remember from your grandmother’s kitchen. Today, wallpaper can bring exciting colors, patterns, and textures into any space. Know the pros and cons of wallpaper before you decide to paint your walls. If you have a room full of solid color furnishings, a patterned wallpaper can add new dimensions to your home. Without changing a single piece of furniture, you will feel as though the entire room has changed.
PROS OF USING WALLPAPERS
LONG-LASTING DURABILITY
Paint often needs retouching or repainting every two to five years, depending on children, pets, and traffic. Using wallpaper for a room instead of color can provide 10 to 15 years of durability.
VISUAL APPEAL
Wallpaper provides a level of creativity you will not find with paint unless you hire someone to paint designs on your wall (higher cost). New styles of wallpaper today offer the look of faux suede, cork, velvet, vinyl, embossed finishes, textiles, and more. Using wallpaper for a room provides a level of versatility you will not find with paint.
VERSATILITY
Wallpaper provides a level of creativity you will not find with paint unless you hire someone to paint designs on your wall (higher cost). New styles of wallpaper today offer the look of faux suede, cork, velvet, vinyl, embossed finishes, textiles, and more. Using wallpaper for a room provides a level of versatility you will not find with paint.
CONS OF USING WALLPAPER
HIGHER COST
The cost is more upfront. However, remember the pros; wallpaper can save you money in the long run.
HARD TO REPLACE
Wallpaper patterns come and go. If a wall becomes damaged and replaces the wallpaper, that could be a problem. Dye lots also come into play. If you need to repair a wall with wallpaper, ordering another roll might not match.
TOXICITY AND FUMES
Just as with paint, some wallpapers can release VOC compounds. Eco-friendly wallpaper is an excellent option.
Wallpaper adds a lot of personality to a room, allowing you to use it as an accent on just one wall to coordinate with paint colors or cover an entire room. Many wallpapers today even come in complementary partner patterns and solids. That allows your wallpaper room décor to take on a more customized appearance.
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