It is something that is quite easy to do with the help of wallpaper if you are planning to change the wall coverings. Does modern wallpaper suit your home décor or paint, is what you need to check.
Location:
It should depend on the location in which you are living in as well as the area of the home when it comes to the selection between wallpaper and paint. The wallpapers are not suitable for high humid level areas such as the bathrooms or the kitchens though they are very durable.
They tend to peel off and replace a section which is quite expensive due to high humidity. You have the only option to replace the complete wallpaper in several instances. In such cases, paint is basically a much better option here. You can place the wallpaper on the top half and the lower half can have the tiles in them even if you wish to have wallpaper.
Variety and Pattern:
In this new trend which is quite similar to the old wine in new bottle, the old fashion will be making a comeback here. With the new patterns, different materials, as well as the designs, the wallpaper has made quite a come back here. You can also create a masterpiece either by choosing different patterns or with bespoke wallpaper if you are planning for the living room or your bedroom.
The walls cannot be customized easily with paint unlike the wallpapers, though they can be painted in different textures and color combinations. Matte and glossy are the two finishes in case of paint though wallpaper comes in suede, foil print, as well as the embossed textures.
Durability:
The paint generally lasts for 3-5 years and loses the color and texture due to fading, paint chipping or even sunlight in general. Your paint might need again at an earlier stage if you have kids and pets. It will have its own limitations though a modern paint comes with their washable features and can be scrubbed.
Wallpapers needs caring though they can last up to 15 years or more. You have to completely redo the wallpapers and any kind of mishap will mean. To avoid this kind of mishap, there is vinyl variety wallpaper in the market today.
Cost:
Compared to the paint, the initial cost of the wallpaper is more. The overall cost comes to be the same if they are taken into account with the durability and other factors as paint is relatively cheaper. The cost of paint will be quite cheap if you are having a habit of renovating the room every few years. The wallpaper will be cheaper when you are including the cost of plastering and it also needs several coats of paint if your walls are not in a good condition.
Ease of application:
The paint needs less fuss and expertise as it is a very easy job. You can also apply new coat on top of the old coat and thereby reduce the labor cost as well as time if the surface is not that bad. You will have to remove the older paint for incorporating the new lighter paints if you are not having the similar hue. Wallpapers also require the expertise and might become quite a mess as it demands a lot of time on the other hand.
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