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Wallpaper is one of the most widely
used materials to finish the walls, not only in residential homes, but even
commercial buildings. Most prefer wallpaper over regular paint because of the
designs that are available with these wallpapers which you cannot do with a
regular paint.
Wallpapers are available in almost all home improvement shops. You can choose
from a wide array of designs and patterns. It is also relatively easy to
install. You just need to prepare the surface where the wallpaper will be
placed, and paste it in.
All wallpapers can be installed in different types of surfaces. Whether you just
have a plain wall, brick, paneling or maybe textured walls, you can hang any
wallpaper over these walls. There are just some preparations that need to be
done.
Make sure that there are no nails and other obstructions that may be sticking
out from the wall. If you have a textured surface, try to get rid of any high
points. Clean up the wall with a grease-cutting cleanser. After which, you can
hang the bridging wallpaper which is a blank one and is designed for irregular
surfaces. The actual wallpaper can then be pasted over the bridging material.
Although cool and stylish, wallpaper can be too expensive. If you are deciding
on using wallpaper in your home, it is advisable to be consistent all throughout
the home. You should apply wallpaper to all walls of your home and it could be
costly.
Since wallpaper is a material that you paste over your wall, there is a
possibility of it being torn especially when you have kids around. Of course
torn wall paper is not a pretty sight. Though it may be resolved by pasting new
wallpaper of the same pattern, there might be visible traces which can be an
unpleasant view. And once a tear is made on wallpaper there is a big possibility
that it will spread and make a wider hole.
Painted Mural
Painted murals on walls are one of the newest additions to your choices of wall
finishings. Painted murals make a very good choice especially on children's
rooms. They are images, photos and sceneries painted directly on the wall.
If you are an artistic person, this makes a good choice for you since you can do
it on your own. This is where you can show off your creativity and imagination
to your guests. If you really have the eye and hand of an artist, this will be
simple work for you.
You can even trick your guests with painted murals. You can make a painted mural
fireplace which can definitely look like a real one if done perfectly. For your
living or dining room, perhaps, you can paint an image of a wall painting in a
frame with shadows in the background to make a realistic effect.
There are indeed many ideas that you can come up with if you choose painted
murals. If you think you are not capable of doing it, you can get help from a
friend whom you think can do it or hire a painter to do it for you. It is also a
fun and fulfilling work to do.
Another good thing about painted murals is that it’s less expensive than
wallpaper. You just have to buy paints of different colors depending on the
design you want to do. And it also lasts. Should there be dirt or stains that
would be visible, you can easily retouch your work.
A disadvantage to painted murals, though, is if you are not that competent
enough on doing it and you think your work is messed up, you have to redo
everything again. And it will be a waste of your time, effort and money because
you have to buy more paint colors again. And you have to paint the whole wall
with a neutral color to start again.
Also, over the years, the paint may look dull even when the image is full of
colors. That would mean repainting again and designing again your wall.
Each of the options indeed has its benefits and demerits. You just need to weigh
these pros and cons thoroughly to help you make the right choice. Choose the one
that you think will give you more benefits and more value in the long run.
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