There are many advantages to utilizing paint instead of wallpaper:
1) You choose the perfect color(s) for your project. There is no need to spend hours looking through wallpaper books
2) You choose the exact design to fit the scale and style of your space. The options that are now available with paint are infinite.
3) Walls are rarely straight. Floors and ceilings are rarely level. Using paint allows you to disguise these imperfections by adjusting the patterns as you go. Designs can be placed so they are VISUALLY correct rather than MATHEMATICALLY correct.
4) Measuring for wallpaper can be tricky. This is especially true if the walls are curved, angled or have a lot of fixtures to consider. Mistakes are costly. Any unopened packages can be returned but are usually subject to a restocking fee. If you are short, you run the risk of the additional rolls not being a perfect match.
5) Since wallpaper comes in double rolls, you must make sure to order plenty. I hate to see the excess paper go to waste. I would rather see a leftover quart of paint. Chances are, it can be used for another project in that space.
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6) Paint can be repaired easily with a paint brush.
7) If you have ever stripped wallpaper you understand the cost and mess that is involved with removing. A painted wall requires only primer and paint when you are ready for a change.
If you are looking to add spice to a room, you may want to explore the options that are now available with paint.
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When doing a price comparison of wallpaper you must consider the following that includes the full cycle for figuring the "cost of ownership": ...»
1) Time involved in the selection process . . . either YOUR time and gas or the investment of a designer's time. (Our time: 20 minutes to specify the colors and design).
2) Wall preparation and Installation . . . hanging a high end wallpaper is not a DIY project. You have too much invested in the product to risk a problem.
3) Repairs . . . easy IF you started with good quality paint and you have stored the leftovers properly. A few of the attributes of "quality" paint include UV protectants to prevent fading and ability to level so you will not see brushstrokes.
(BTW, same goes for any wall paint.)
4) Not having to strip wallpaper when you want a change. . . PRICELESS!!!!!!!
So, the short answer is . . .This project was inspired by a magazine photo. We did our best to replicate the design of the wallpaper. After some research and mathematics, the cost to complete this wall was about 40% less than it would have been to install the specified wallpaper. (Even less if you decide to DIY!)
PS. This large pattern would never have worked with wallpaper. The walls were extremely crooked and the floor was uneven. Nothing would have matched up and it would have drawn attention to the imperfections.
This is a wonderful, cost effective solution that looks high quality, elegant, trendy but does not box you in when it comes to changing it. ...»
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-Mona Lisa
You are correct that removing wallpaper has been one of the main issues that people shy away from. They also dislike the appearance of seams and the difficulty to repair in the event of damage. ...»