(DIY)
(Premium wallpaper and involved prep work)
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Wallpaper can transform a space and add extraordinary texture and color. With a large variety of styles available, there is a perfect wallpaper for every home and budget. For this example, we’ll consider the cost of installing wallpaper to a 12’x18’ room with 10’ ceilings, which averages $400-$600 for DIY and $1000-$1300 for professional installation.
Wallpaper comes in rolls. A single roll of wallpaper averages 21 inches x 16.5 feet, for a total square footage of 4,158 square inches. However, all wallpaper manufacturers package their rolls in pairs, which means you can only buy single rolls two at a time, or you can buy a double roll, which is 21 inches x 33 feet, or 8,316 square inches. Wallpaper also comes in widths of 27 inches. Double rolls of wallpaper average $30-$50, although premium brands and styles can cost much more. To calculate how much wallpaper you need, calculate the square footage of the room and divide by the square footage of each roll.
Our example room will require just over double rolls, which means we would need 11 double rolls for a cost of $330-$550. It can be helpful to order a few extra rolls of wallpaper in case you make a mistake.
Name | Price | Comments |
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Surface printed | $30-$50 | Standard use Classic form of wallpaper printing Involves layers of ink The resulting images aren’t as crisp |
Screen printed | $60-$80 | Stencils 1 used to apply the paint to the wallpaper Good for small spaces with limited sun exposure |
Vinyl 2 | $35-$55 | Vinyl 2 is added on top of paper Makes the paper water and UV ray resistant Good for bathrooms and kitchens |
Vinyl 2 coated | $40-$60 | Presents an extra layer of protective coating Commonly used for bathrooms, kitchens and areas exposed to sun |
Custom colored | $100+ | Custom printed to match your preference and design style Must be professionally installed |
Professional wallpaperers charge an average of $50-$70 per double roll of wallpaper, meaning the labor costs for this project would be $550-$770. Some wallpaperers charge per hour, with an average rate of $25-$40 per hour.
Labor costs can increase with the addition of extra prep work, including:
Cost to install wallpaper varies greatly by region (and even by zip code). To get free estimates from local contractors, please indicate yours.