4 Reasons to Outsource Wallpaper Installation and Removal
Wallpaper has seen a rebirth and has fast become a popular wall treatment for homeowners again. Like any paint job, wallpaper can transform a room with its color and texture and uniqueness. Nevertheless, wallpaper installation and removal remains one of the more complicated home improvement projects. Many people have found that even though they really love the look of wallpaper and envision it beautifying their home, the process of getting that wallpaper in place is one best left to the experts.
Here are just four reasons to outsource wallpaper installation and removal.
- Wallpaper removal is a pain!
It may look nice, but removing wallpaper can be torture for the novice. Even if you’ve had experience with wallpaper in the past, chances are you don’t have much love for the removal process. Not only does the paper need to be torn down, but the glue and backing as well. Elbow grease and determination are necessities, but a professional has the tools, knowledge, and ability to manage this job efficiently and effectively.
- You want REAL wallpaper.
Certainly, there are many modern options that take the place of traditional wallpaper. While the peel-and-stick variety of wallpaper are becoming more popular for their relative ease of use, it’s hard to replace the look and texture of real wallpaper. You’ll get a more sophisticated look from traditional fabric- or paper-backed vinyl materials. And if you want truly high-end texture on your walls, there are always materials like silk and grasscloth. Your wallpaper options are endless when your only job is to pick the look you like and let the professionals do the application.
- Wallpaper installation is tricky.
Wallpaper removal is one thing. But wallpaper installation is tricky. It doesn’t matter what your walls look like when the paper is coming down, but even the tiniest error when the wallpaper is going up will be noticeable. Mistakes are hard to fix once they’ve happened. Rather than feeling like your entire wallpaper installation project is ruined if you make an application mistake, leave the installation to the pros.
- You really have no idea what you’re doing.
Maybe you watch a lot of home improvement shows on television. Or maybe you’ve seen other people install wallpaper. Some people are so adept at this task, they make it look easy. And that can have people believing that the job really isn’t as bad as others make it out to be. You’re handy, after all. You can tackle a little wallpaper install project. Then you start, and you realize the job is extremely difficult, and there is too much room for user error. Wouldn’t it be easier to hire someone who’s experienced at wallpaper installation right from the start?
One of the most disheartening things to deal with in home improvements or renovations is having to hire a contractor for a DIY project gone wrong. Then you not only have to shell out for someone to finish the job you want, but you now must budget for the time and effort it will take for the pros to fix your mistakes.
Save yourself the stress of working with wallpaper, whether you need paper removed, installed, or otherwise. Invest in experienced paper hangers and watch the vision you have really come to life. The professionals at Dan’s Painting are members of the Wallcovering Installer Association (WIA) and hold themselves to the highest standards. Contact us for your residential or commercial wallpaper jobs. We serve Rochester, Rochester Hills, Shelby Township, Washington Township, Harrison Township, and Macomb.