Are you undecided about whether to paint a room or wallpaper it? Why not get the best of both worlds thanks to paintable wallpaper. Offering versatility in style and final colour finish, paintable wallpaper is a great way to add character to a room. Also, with the convenience of customisable colour and a huge array of textured wallpaper designs the choice is endless. Here are our five easy steps to using paintable wallpaper in your home:
Step 1: Determine Your Space
So first of all, where are you going to use paintable wallpaper? Textured wallpaper can make a bold statement so a little goes a long way. Although paintable textured wallpaper can be used throughout a room, we recommend using it in short runs or as a feature wall. Consider where best to use the paintable wallpaper and the kind of finish you’re after.
Step 2: Repair Your Walls
Once you’ve chosen where to put the textured wallpaper, you now need to repair your walls if required. This is especially important if you are planning on using plain paintable wallpaper as it’s less forgiving on uneven walls. Use filler or lining paper to prepare your walls ensuring a smooth finish for wallpaper application. Not sure what lining paper to choose, check out our extensive range of lining paper depending on the needs of your walls.
Step 3: Prime Your Walls
Next you need to prime your walls, ready for wallpaper application. Choose a suitable primer to seal your walls, especially if they are stained or prone to damp issues. By using primer, you can ensure a lasting finish for years to come. Browse our primer collection to find the best one for your needs.
Step 4: Choose your Design
Now you need to choose your paintable wallpaper design. You can choose from textured wallpaper or plain paintable wallpaper. With an extensive selection of paintable wallpaper designs available from geometric designs to floral classics, you may be spoilt for choice so here are three recommendations for beautiful paintable wallpaper this season:
Anaglypta Armadillo Contract Wallpaper Lark – this timeless woven design is sure to add character to any room and is perfect for short expanses of wall in pale colours.
Anagylpta Highlights Piccolo – this linear styled wallpaper has a classic look and can be brought to life in pale or bright colours.
Belgravia Richmond Wallpaper – this eye-catching, deeply textured paintable wallpaper features an elegant fan design for a feminine look in any room.
Step 5: Hang & Paint
Once you’ve chosen your paintable wallpaper. It’s time to hang it. Ensure walls are smooth and dry after any repair and priming work has been done. Now apply to walls with a good wallpaper adhesive and leave to dry completely. Once completely dry, it’s time to paint the wallpaper. Choose your desired colour and apply paint to a small area first to check you’re happy with the finished look. We recommend matt emulsion for a contemporary look as a gloss finish can quickly look dated. Apply one or two coats of paint depending on coverage and leave to dry. You’ll soon be faced with beautiful textured wallpaper in a finish of your choice.