In the last decade, there has been a heated debate about wallpaper and paint. Some people are adamant that the latest wallpapers are the best way to decorate and protect walls. Others, however, are adamantly opposed to any question about the benefits of traditional paint. It is up to you which side you take, but it’s essential to remain objective when choosing a choice for your home. It would help if you decided whether to use wall paint or wallpaper on your walls.
Cost Analysis
It all comes down to budget, no matter how big or small the project is. It is, therefore, essential to perform a cost analysis before you start, regardless of whether you prefer to use wallpaper or paint.
Wallpaper is more expensive than the other two.
You can find wallpaper in India in standard rolls of 57 sqft and 75 sqft. The registration price can range from Rs 3,000 to Rs 10,000, depending on your selection. Installation charges can vary from Rs 200 to Rs. 500 per roll, depending on who you hire to do the work.
You can save a lot of money by choosing to paint your home.
The cost of painting a square foot depends on the brand and contractor chosen. It can range from Rs 10 to Rs 20. The price includes both the primer and putty. Even if you use only the highest quality materials, a 1000-sqft house should be at most Rs 35,000.
Time Tracker
Assume you will not be doing the work yourself. Instead, you’ll hire a skilled worker to complete it. Assume you’re starting with a blank wall.
Painting a room would take up to two days. Wallpaper installation is another job that requires extreme care to get the best results. It may take a week to complete the task in a similar-sized room.
Note that the process will take longer if you need to renovate the wall or remove the old wallpaper.
Durability
Wallpapers are not for those who get bored quickly. They can last up to a decade-and-a-half if the quality is good and installed well. You must paint your house in five years, even if you choose the best paint. Wallpapers are a more cost-effective option in the long term because they are durable and have a higher return on investment than painting.
Variety
Today, there are more paints on the market than you can imagine. Also, they come in different types of base — oil and water base paints. Other finishes, such as matte, semi-gloss and gloss, eggshell, and satin, are also available. The sky is the limit when it comes to painting.
Wallpapers are no different. The most popular wallpaper types are vinyl-coated fabrics, solid-sheets vinyl, nonwoven, prepasted, and grasscloth vinyl.
This space has been further revolutionized by 3D printing. Wallpaper can be painted with any image you want and installed in your house.
Area Specific
Wallpaper is pasted to your walls with adhesive. The paper will peel off if it is exposed to humidity or moisture. Heat exposure can also damage the wallpaper. Wallpapers should not be used in bathrooms, kitchens, or exterior walls. They can only be used for specific areas such as bedrooms and sitting rooms. Paint would also only last briefly in areas constantly exposed to heat and moisture. Tiles are a great alternative to paint for bathroom and kitchen wall surfaces.
Maintenance
Paint chips and wallpaper peeling off. If you buy high-quality products, they will last a long time. Depending on the material’s quality, you can clean them if your child decides to draw on the wall or if your pet likes to jump up and down. You’ll need to spend a lot of money to get the best quality material. In the best-case scenario, you get precisely what you pay.
Other Aspects
We now have a general idea, and you may be ready to decide. Let’s look at the other factors that must be considered before making your final choice.
If you want perfection, doing the work yourself may not be wise.
If you have a damaged part of your wallpaper, it may be difficult to replace the damaged area as patterns and designs are constantly changing. You will need to replace the wallpaper in its entirety.
If you change your mind about the design, you’ll have to use force to scrape it.
The color schemes are easy to choose from. There are a thousand ready-made color schemes to choose from.
If unsatisfied with the color, you can have it repainted easily.
You can do the job yourself.