New residents have to choose between painting the walls or wallpapering. The choice is not difficult if you know the advantages and disadvantages of each option.
Nobody says that wallpaper is outdated and being stylish means painting the walls. Often these wallpapers are much better than paint.
Yulia Tychino, an expert of the online publication "BelNovosti" in the field of design and interior, spoke about the pros and cons of renovation.
Wallpaper. Pros
Wallpaper can be safely chosen at least because you can find a product for painting. This is an ideal option, since in this case you do not need to prepare the walls.
For new residents, this is the best option while the house is settling.
Besides, it is easier and cheaper to hang wallpaper than to prepare walls for painting.
Flaws
The main drawback is the lack of experience, when seams and other repair flaws remain visible between the wallpaper.
Moreover, it is not always possible to choose the right color and pattern.
Paint. Pros
It has become fashionable to paint walls in houses in the spirit of minimalism. The interior looks stylish, and a wide palette allows you to create the most unusual color combinations.
Having a reserve of paint, you can easily disguise any damage on the wall. You will have to re-glue the wallpaper, and traces will still remain.
It's easier to repaint the walls if you don't like something than to re-wallpaper.
Flaws
Preparing walls for painting is not easy and not cheap. If wallpaper hides all cracks and unevenness, then with paint the flaws become visible as if on the palm of your hand.
In addition, this is not the best option for new buildings, which shrink for some time after the house is handed over, which can cause cracks to form on the walls.
Conclusion
It cannot be said that wallpaper is a budget renovation option, and paint is the solution to all problems.
The decision must be made based on each specific case so that nothing has to be redone.
Expert: Julia Tychino
