Wallpaper or Paint – Choosing the Better Option

by Barry Dramel Real Estate Industry Consultant

Decorating an apartment is fun, especially for people who want their home to reflect their personalities. Changing the appearance of dull walls dramatically transforms the space and gives it a fresh new look. Tenants are often reluctant to paint the walls because of lease rules and sometimes, cost issues. It is, however, not mandatory to color all the walls and changing the look of even a single wall can enhance the overall decor. Even if the landlord allows the tenants to do small renovations in the house, deciding on what would look good is a difficult task. Tenants can either paint the walls or stick wallpapers depending on their convenience and the look of the apartment. The blog discusses the pros and cons of both the options to help tenants beautify their apartments for rent whether in Lake Jackson, TX or any other city:
Advantages of Wallpaper
Wallpapers might last up to 15 years and more, which means they are more cost effective in the long run.
Wallpapers can endure wear and tear of children and high traffic areas.
Wallpapers adheres more smoothly and easily to walls and hide most of the surface imperfections.
Wallpapers add warmth and depth to the room, which a monotone paint fails to achieve.
Advantages of Paint
Painting the walls could be an easy to apply and inexpensive option.
Painting requires considerably lesser preparation time than applying wallpaper.
Painting is affordable than applying wallpaper, and it is a DIY task.
Re-painting a wall if one doesn't like the existing color is easier and less expensive
Disadvantages of Wallpaper
Wallpaper put on walls of high moisture areas such as kitchen and bathroom peel off easily.
Removing wallpaper isn't easy, and one needs to have the right tools and patience to do the task.
Wallpaper is more expensive than paint, and one might need to consult a professional to put it on the wall.
Disadvantages of Paint
Any damage to the wall leads to chipping of paint, which means repairing and repainting.
There are less color and texture options in painting in comparison to wallpapers.
Painting is a messy procedure, and one could end up staining furniture, floor, and ceiling during the process.

Last Few Words
Many individuals opt for a combined look of wallpaper and paint, which gives more versatility to space. Try coloring three walls with a matte finish and adding a textured wallpaper on the remaining one to get the best of both the options. At last, whether an individual chooses to paint the walls or apply wallpaper, either option will give the space a better look. Always do market research and explore the available options to make the right choice.