Making Wallpapers Stick Longer

Humans get bored quite soon – one of the reasons why we keep on looking for versatility in every aspect of our lives. A home is a personal space where we tend to spend most of our quality time. Therefore, our abodes become a tool to experiment our creativities by often changing the way it looks. However, we cannot afford to often change tiles or go for a brand new flooring type to infuse that newness in our homes. This is when beautiful wallpapers come into picture. Though affordable and aesthetic, the application of these ‘paper wonders’ can be a bit tricky. However, there are ways to simplify these with expert opinion. Fret not! #Surfaces Reporter brings to you the “hows and whys” of wallpaper application such that the beautiful experience doesn’t turn out to be an ache.

A good quality wallpaper generally looks good for 5 to 8 years and even longer based on where it has been placed. Generally people change wallpaper as a quick fix to add some glam and its very fast and a convenient option than the dust and scraping that goes with a paint look. However, as Mr Rohit Gupta, Wallpaper Expert of Elementto suggests, “You need to do it right to avoid the common application blues of chipping, peeling, corroding and turning black.”

Choose According to Area

Wallpapers add a complete change to any area where they are applied. They look and feel glamorous for a longer time if maintained well. Depending upon what kind of wallpaper is applied, different cleaning methods should be used to maintain the glamour and look of the wallpaper. One must not use a wet cloth on a paper finish as it can create a patch of water drops onto it. Since Vinyl papers are plastic coated papers which are more doable, they are more preferred for areas such as offices or areas which are more prone to dust or when clients want a ‘no maintenance’ wallpaper.

Wallpaper with fabric finishes or natural based materials are high in maintenance and the slightest of the damage such as leakage or stain can permanently spoil the paper. So, they must be chosen for areas where there is no risk of leakage or staining.

Prepare Right