Wallpaper VS. Paint – Everything You Need to Know with Pros and Cons

Are you thinking of redecorating your wall with exciting and trendy new colors? It can be very confusing about what to do with the walls as there are so many options for people to choose from. They can choose classy paints to redo their walls to give them a vibrant and new feel or opt for new and trending wallpapers which are in the market these days. Wallpapers or paints have a wide variety of options for people to choose from. So, to make a choice easy for you, we have compared the features of paint and wallpapers. Once you have decided on what to choose between paint or wallpaper, you can contact a home interior designer to redecorate your house. So, let’s have a look:

 

1. Wallpaper vs. Paint: Variety

Anyone thinking of giving a new and creative look to their homes must look for an array of color options to pick something new and different from the usual and most common colors. There are many wall shades to choose from when it comes to painting. There are numerous shades of red, blue, green, orange, etc. One can never go out of options when it comes to painting. But, wallpapers, on the other hand, also have a huge set of colors with different patterns and textures to choose from. From classy and flowery to peppy prints, so many options are available for people. Wallpapers also come in fabric, embossed, suede, or vinyl finishing.

 

2. Wallpaper vs. Paint: Application

Between paints and wallpapers, paint is an easier option for Indian walls, and only two to seven days is required generally for full house paint. Paints can also cover any imperfections on the walls, such as scratches. On the other hand, wallpaper also doesn’t take much time for applicants, especially when an expert does it. But painting the walls creates a mess as paint spills on the floor or furniture, which is a hassle to remove. You will have to do a lot of scrubbing on the floor to clean the spills. In the case of wallpapers, there will be no mess in your home.

 

3. Wallpaper vs. Paint: Durability

Having your walls painted with excellent quality paint can last for 5 to 6 years. With time the paint gets chipped in some wall parts due to exposure to sunlight or dampness. So, you might want to redo the paint after 2 to 3 years. In the case of wallpapers, these stay on for as long as ten years compared to wall paints. But, any tear on the wallpaper will lead to whole stripping and pasting.

 

4. Wallpaper vs. Paint: Price

The cost of paint and wallpaper depends on the quality and the brand you choose. But, the cost of wallpaper is higher than paint. There are also options for wallpapers available at low prices. However, those are of average quality and may not last more than two years. When it comes to painting, although the painting price is lower than wallpaper, you will also need painting supplies. So, wallpapers are a cheaper option in the long term.

 

5. Wallpaper vs. Paint: Maintenance

When it comes to maintaining paint, you can easily clean scribbles on the walls, but in case of damage such as scratches or chipping, you might have to get that part of the wall repainted. In the case of wallpaper, you can easily wipe off any stains with a damp cloth. But, if any part of the wallpaper gets torn, you will have to strip the entire wallpaper of that part of the room and get it redone.

 

6. Wallpaper vs. Paint: Seasons

Paints are not very good for places where the climate is scorching as the excessive heat may cause cracking, discoloration, blisters, etc. The oil-based colors may not suit hot weather as they may melt and form patches on the wall. Wallpaper, on the other hand, is not very suited for monsoons. The walls become damp during this season which causes the wallpaper to peel off. But you can also get the wallpaper pasted back.

 

Paint Pros and Cons

Pros	Cons
Easily available anywhere in India	Painting in winters takes a lot of time in drying
Cheaper option than wallpaper	Some wall paints emit fumes which may be toxic
Fabricators are easily available to paint one’s home	Spilled painting will a need a lot of time in cleaning
Painting requires less time for preparation	Paint can fade over time if exposed to heat

 

Wallpaper Pros and Cons

Pros	Cons
Wallpapers have a life of 5 to 10 years	Wallpapers not applied properly will cause air bubbles and eventually peel off
Wallpapers are available in suede, vinyl, leathers, etc.	Wallpaper application can be smelly because of glue
Applying wallpaper is quicker than wall painting	Wallpapers cannot be applied on bathrooms and kitchen because of dampness
Wallpapers comes in various patterns and textures	Some wallpapers are costlier than paints

 

So, the choice is yours. The wallpapers and paints both have their advantages and disadvantages. If you want to do something new and trendy for your home, you can go for wallpaper. You can also choose wallpapers if your rooms have minimum humidity. Wallpapers allow you to select various patterns and textures, not just colors. There are thousands of hues to choose from when it comes to wall painting, so you are never out of any options. It’s a good option for you if time is not and labor is not an issue. This is also a good option for the ones who have kids or pets that may tear off the wallpapers. So, once you decide which option you would go for, contact an interior designer in Agra, Delhi, Mumbai, or wherever you reside to redecorate your house.