Cost to Hang Wallpaper
Hanging wallpaper means repairing and smoothing the wall, then applying adhesive or activating the backing before positioning and trimming each strip. The work is moderately difficult because the first strip must follow a plumb line, air bubbles need to be smoothed out, and patterns must match at the seams.
Common reasons homeowners do this job
- Refreshing a room with a new wallpaper finish
- Replacing wallpaper that is worn
- Replacing wallpaper that is damaged
- Covering walls after holes or cracks have been filled and sanded
DIY or call a pro?
This is a DIY-friendly project for someone comfortable preparing walls, cutting strips, applying adhesive or activating backing, and matching seams. Consider a professional if using a plumb line for the first strip or aligning patterns at seams feels uncomfortable. Use a stable stepladder on a level surface, and keep outlets covered or turned off while working with wet paste.
Frequently asked questions
- Can I hang wallpaper myself, or is it better to hire help?
- This is a moderate, DIY-friendly project if you can prepare the wall, use a level to establish the first strip, and work carefully when matching seams. Professional help is worth considering if the alignment or pattern-matching work is outside your comfort level.
- Which parts of a wallpaper installation make the price rise?
- The price can increase with the size of the wall area, labor time, wallpaper and related materials, removal and haul-away of old material, and a minimum or trip charge for a small job.
- What should be checked before choosing wallpaper and cutting strips?
- Measure wall height and width to determine how much wallpaper is needed. Inspect for holes or cracks that need filler, sand the surface until it is smooth and clean, and determine whether the wallpaper is paste-the-wall, pre-pasted, or peel-and-stick.
- How should wet paste be handled around outlets and high wall areas?
- Keep electrical outlets covered or turned off while working with wet paste. For high areas, use a stable stepladder positioned on a level surface.
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