If the inflow of pattern-packed home excursions and designer-approved collections are any indication, the wallpaper resurgence isn’t shedding steam. However whereas lining partitions with a luscious repeat might carry some texture or visible intrigue right into a shopper’s area, there’s a lot of room for error.
Simply as room dimension, format, and pure gentle affect which coloration or end you choose for a paint job, totally different environmental elements ought to play into deciding on the fitting wallpaper. One false transfer or a less-than-perfect repeat can throw off the complete environment. (In reality, the margin of error is so slim that it’s potential to make a wallpaper mistake with out absolutely realizing it.)
Don’t fear, assistance is on the way in which. AD PRO requested a handful of savvy designers about the commonest wallpaper errors—and how one can get this statement-making function wanting top-notch.
Mistake 1: Leaving the partitions unlined.
“Earlier than putting in a textured, luxurious wallcovering, it’s vital to just be sure you do your homework and rent a wallpaper installer who’s nicely versed in luxurious papers. After which take the time to ask her or him about the advantages of lining your partitions. [Editor’s note: “Lining the walls” means adhering a layer of paper to the wall prior to wallpaper application. Lining paper can help disguise irregularities in the surface and help protect the underlying wall.] Though not a necessity, lining your partitions is all the time a good suggestion, and can make sure that the paper lasts even longer.” —Melinda Marquardt, The Vale London
Mistake 2: Going all in on the wallcoverings and cheaping out on the set up.
“It’s important to not skimp on set up. Use an skilled hanger who is aware of what they’re doing. Saving a bit going with a less expensive installer can imply ruining an entire batch of wallpaper and having to purchase it once more. There’ll sometimes be a nook of a room the place the sample gained’t match up, so determine which nook issues the least earlier than you begin hanging.” —Beata Heuman
PRO Tip: “If the paper begins to bubble in locations as soon as it’s hung, use a syringe to inject a little bit of wallpaper paste, and it normally settles down.”