Browse Forums General Discussion Re: Wallpaper vs feature wall 3Jan 30, 2011 12:07 pm I liked wall paper for my entry hall - I just couldn't justify the expense. It was going to cost me $400 for labour and just over $400 for the wallpaper I liked. I ended up buying a ladder, a drop sheet, sand paper, 2 rolls of the blue painters masking tape, a stirrer, 3 rollers and a paint brush - 2 x cans of metallic paint, 1 litre of feature paint and 4 litres of another colour from Bunnings for $417. I went for the more cost effective option. EDIT: heaps of typos Sleven Moved into our Atlantique MkII 36 by Carlisle Homes Re: Wallpaper vs feature wall 4Jan 30, 2011 1:05 pm personally i would go paint all the way. If I was going to buy a house i would prefer one without wallpaper. And I think paint would be better as it is easier to change a paint colour then having to remove wall paper and then re paint it. Re: Wallpaper vs feature wall 8Jan 30, 2011 9:48 pm I was thinking of wall papering large canvasses - then if i get sick of them I can just take the canvass down! But paint is also a safer/easier option if you get sick of it it's easy enough to cover over with a few layers of paint rather than having to strip walls! Sleven Moved into our Atlantique MkII 36 by Carlisle Homes Re: Wallpaper vs feature wall 9Jan 31, 2011 5:01 pm I like both and will be doing both. Agree with wall paper pull down dramas though. Remember stripping my bedroom as a child and vowed to never have it as long as I live. Now I'm thinking only a very small amount. Re: Wallpaper vs feature wall 10Feb 01, 2011 1:48 pm I love that idea sleven! You could even colour match the wall paint with a colour in the wallpaper, then hang the large (3 or 4 foot) canvasses on it (I like things in 3s). That would look really cool with one of the flocked metallic wallpapers. Second Time 'Round Re: Wallpaper vs feature wall 11Feb 01, 2011 2:33 pm I grew up with Wallpaper in the house. My Mum was forever changing it, she did it all herself and did a great job. My Hubby and I bought a house and it had so much wallpaper, we hired the steam machine and it came off very easy. I thought I would never hear myself say I like wallpaper or want it in my house, but we are building again and yes I want Wallpaper in our Bedroom. One wall looks great, and it's not hard to get off with the machine. Re: Wallpaper vs feature wall 12Feb 02, 2011 2:56 pm Hi AmyPank I suppose it really depends on the final look you are after - If you want a WOW factor then no paint is a match for wallpaper and the marvelous effects & atmospheres they can create. Papers now days do come off much better then their older counterparts especially with the introduction of the non woven papers which truly come off when removed in 1 continual piece - No steaming required!! Often the thing which makes paper removing a real problem is if the plaster wall has not been painted & sealed properly prior to the paper being applied or people using the wrong adhesives. A painted feature wall tends to tire and lose it's effect more quickly than a wallpaper feature, and depending on what pattern & style you choose a wallpaper can hide marks & knocks on walls better than some paints. If your wallpaper after time does begin to lift you can always re glue the edges back down without many issues. We find many people with a painted feature wall are ready for a change after about 3 years whereas those who have a wallpaper feature are still happy 5+ years. As for cost, wallpaper is slightly dearer in most cases. Wallpapers start at $80 & go up to $500+. Quality wise the cheaper papers are often better quality than the dearer as the main cost is for the design. Designer name = Designer price tag. (some of our dearest papers are hard to handle when installing & are not very durable). DIY Wallpapering is fairly straight forward & truly rewarding. The non woven papers are dry hung eg paste the wall. They are durable & easily handled & removal is simple.(complete wall stripped within 5 Min). Although not sold as reusable, the non woven can sometimes be stripped & rehung else where. Average feature wall takes 2-4 rolls of paper. Depending on obstacles lights, switches, doors & windows. 1/2 a day would just about do it for a beginner.(the traditional papers need pasting, walls need sizing & paper needs to relax much more time consuming). Hope this has not confused the issue. If you want to know more about hanging paper yourself let me know & i can send you some instructions.. Re: Wallpaper vs feature wall 13Feb 02, 2011 3:48 pm I'm a paint person. Refuse to have traditional wallpaper in any house I own. Reckon it's loads more trouble to put on and replace later on, and is easier to damage than pained walls. Think it would date faster that a painted feature wall too. But thats just me ... really does depend on what final finish your looking for. hmmm id assume youll get hit with the "natural product therefore variation in colour etc" excuse. How bad are we talking? One could argue that if none of the displays or… 3 2694 Good day everyone, I have two queries regarding stacked stone style facade feature tile installation. 1. I am looking for an installation price guide to install stacked… 0 1983 Thank you again Simeon.. I will call my certifier for that. Have a good day 4 7099 |