Want A Perfect Wallpaper for your Bedroom? Here are 7 Things to remember

Want A Perfect Wallpaper for your Bedroom? Here are 7 Things to remember

Wallpapers are back in style!  If you want to add some interest and character to your room, consider using these sorts of wall decorations. It is a great way to make quick changes in the look of your room without spending too much time or money.

Installing wallpapers will need some prep work on your walls beforehand, and if you are not really crafty, you should let the pros do it for you!

Here is a list of practical tips and advice that will help you choose the right wallpaper and learn how to hang it perfectly. The first and most important step is to measure your walls, so you can get the right amount of paper. Don’t forget about windows, doors, and any other openings.

You should follow the direction in which the patterns on your paper run because they are not reversible once applied to your walls! Vertical stripes look modern if used in moderation, but avoid using them completely if you have low ceilings. On the other hand, horizontal stripes make a room feel wider by creating an optical illusion of height. Diagonal striped prints create a dynamic visual effect when placed correctly on the wall. Chevron patterns give a room a sophisticated and expensive look.

While choosing the paper that you want to put up on your walls, think about how much light comes in from windows and other openings. Rooms with less natural light look better with lighter colors of the wallpaper, while brighter colors will help rooms with no windows to feel more alive. Also, if you plan on replacing old carpeting or floorboards, consider purchasing matching colors. It is not difficult to find it in stores these days!

 

Remember that quality is better than quantity.

So, do not forget to check the material (the more natural material used in making, the better) before buying. Usually, there are two types of materials; one is cotton and the other one is vinyl which means plastic material. You can choose either of them based on your taste or budget limit. For instance, vinyl costs less than cotton but is also less durable and degrades easily.

Design

You can observe that there are many designs of wallpapers available in the market. It has a different design and pattern on every roll; you can choose anyone as per your taste and choice. Bear in mind, such kinds of decoration if applied with proper design could also give your room a unique look.

How many rolls to buy?

Always go for extra rolls because once placed it will be hard to remove them from the walls without damaging the paint. This is the reason why most designers always suggest buying an extra roll or two than what is precisely needed for that area to avoid difficulties later during its removal process.

Size

Each kind of paper comes in a different size. So, don’t try to buy it according to the room’s length and breadth; rather measure the wall areas where you want to place them. For example, if you want to take a second layer of wallpaper, then buy a wallpaper that has the same width as your first layer but is bigger in length than the previous one.

Take proper time for preparation

Before applying any kind of wallpaper at home, ensure that all the surfaces are properly cleaned; gaps between walls and ceiling should also be filled with masking tape or spackling material (to avoid bubbling). When ceiling height is very low or if there is an opening like window or door cut out in the paper design, use foam noodle filler instead of spackle because it goes underneath the paper and is barely visible.

Use a high-quality primer

The wall should be clean and free from any wax or grease, then apply a good primer before applying wallpaper. It works as an adhesive that bonds your decoration to the surface of your walls. It will also keep off stains, reduce bubbling and increase the longevity of the wallpaper. Keep in mind! Don’t use regular white primers for dark-colored wallpaper; always go for specific primers made for darker colors to avoid discoloration in the future.

Wallpaper Paste

For pasting the wallpapers in desired areas, water-soluble adhesive like vinyl-backed papers can be used easily which requires only warm water and soap solution (detergent) to remove them easily. Wallpaper that is not vinyl-backed could also be used with wallpaper paste provided by the company from which you are purchasing wallpaper for this purpose.