Is your bathroom in need of a makeover? We all get to a point where we look at our bathrooms and feel that they may be too outdated for our liking. Maybe the paint is coming off, the cabinets look dull, the shower position is no longer ideal, or any other reason. Of course, these renovations come with two factors- time and money. You need to ask yourself if you have the time to do the renovation and can afford the planned changes. If you have noticed in recent years, more people are leaning towards DIY renovations. But how are they hacking it? We give you two words- temporary wallpaper! Are you curious why this works? Keep reading:
Why Temporary Wallpaper Works for Bathroom Renovation
Let’s start with some statistics. Can you estimate the amount of money spent on bathroom remodels working with labor costs alone? The average home remodel averages $10,000, and labor accounts for half of this. Can you imagine that? So, it makes sense that avoiding labor costs would significantly reduce your renovation costs. That’s where temporary wallpaper comes in!
Easy Installation
Unlike traditional wallpaper, which requires you to work with thick paste and leaves minimal room for error, peel and stick temporary wallpaper is the opposite. It’s easy to install and does not require any professional experience to get it right. You can even peel it off and install it again when you make a mistake. As a newbie, you will probably make a ton. Wouldn’t it be nice if you had a forgiving temporary wallpaper bathroom on your side? That way, you can focus more on executing your look than avoiding mistakes. You will have enough time for trial and error before you can finally call it a day.
Easy Removal
Another thing about temporary wallpaper is that removing it is as easy as sticking it on the surface. Here’s how this wallpaper works. It comes with paper attached to the backing using a simple adhesive. You pull the paper off the backing and stick it on the surface using the adhesive on its surface. There’s no need to add paste or glue to ensure that the paper sticks to the surface- what a relief! The icing on the cake is that you can peel it off if you are not happy with the results. Also, a few years down the line, you can peel it off and refresh the look- we all know that bathrooms need a facelift now and then. But the best part of this is that there’s no scraping involved in the removal process. Your landlord will be none the wiser when your lease is up. Or, if you want to do anything else to the wall later, you won’t be saddled with the need to undo the damage caused by the wallpaper.
Tons of Variety
People have been opting for tiles, natural stones, vinyl, and other materials to finish their bathrooms. While these options look great, they come encumbered with high costs and permanency. Look at it this way. Not many people can install tiles on their walls without professional help. As we earlier saw, the labor costs charged on bathroom remodels do not come easy. So, for someone looking for a simple renovation, using tiles or other permanent materials may not be ideal. Then there’s the issue of permanency. Do you want to choose one material and stick with it?
Temporary wallpaper solves both these problems. First, you can install it yourself, and that takes away the issue of high costs. Secondly, it’s removable. If you get tired of a tiled pattern, you can try a natural stone pattern. Or you can choose patterns that even natural materials cannot offer. Can you see why wallpapering is on the rise?
Low Maintenance
Are you worried that temporary wallpaper will not last as long as traditional wallpaper or paint? Let’s put your mind at ease. While they may look like they can crease and peel off over time, these wallpapers last years on end. You are more likely to take them down at will than you are to replace them because of damage. Temporary wallpapers generally last longer than paint.
Moreover, they also protect the wall and ensure that once you take them down, the wall will be as good as when you installed them. How do temporary wallpapers compare to traditional wallpapers? They last just as long! The only difference between the two is the means of application. Other than that, they are pretty much the same.
High Versatility
Have you ever wanted to include something in your bathroom but felt that it did not work with the décor? It often happens when designing bathrooms. You choose cabinets, then realize they do not match your tiling or countertops, and go back to square one. That will not happen with wallpaper. Why?
Besides the fact that you have a ton of varieties available, wallpaper is also highly versatile. You can combine it with any materials and finishes. Say, for example, you have ceramic tiles in the bathroom. Using wallpaper should not be a problem. It’s all about deciding what role you want the wallpaper to play in the room. Do you want it to complement the tiles? Are you looking to make it the focal point? Those are the only questions you will encounter when making this critical decision.
Aesthetic Appeal
You can play around with wallpaper when deciding on a look for your bathroom. For example, you can use wallpaper to create an accent wall in the space. Creating art with wallpaper is relatively easy. You can work with botanical patterns, geometric designs and create some drama with full-wall accent walls. Or you can create small art patterns that could complement the focal point in the space. With a range of colors, patterns, and textures, you can even use wallpaper to play around with the size of the room. Wallpaper does not limit your creative juices. If anything, it helps them ebb and become the gifts that keep on giving as you explore ways to make the space pop even more than it does.
Ensure you install the wallpaper correctly to avoid any swelling and peeling off after installation. All the best!
