Whether you’ve started designing a new business or are just looking to upgrade your commercial space, choosing a wall covering for your interior can be a tough decision. While wallpaper can offer lasting designs, wall paint proves to be a more affordable option. Considering that you’ll be spending much time deciding on wall color, design, and placement, it’s helpful to know the benefits of each solution you may have available to you.
Often chosen for its strong features and variety of designs, wallpaper tends to be a popular choice for hotels, hospitals, schools, and other commercial buildings. Paint, on the other hand, is a flexible and less expensive choice for other property owners. With the unique needs of every business, it’s important to understand the pros and cons of using wallpaper or paint in your commercial space.
The Cost of Wallpaper VS. Paint
A vital factor when choosing what paint solution to invest in is your budget. Business owners wanting to save money might decide to go with painted walls for their initial lower cost. As paint application is easier and products are cheaper, painting can be a budget-friendly choice, but wallpaper could save you future costs. Made of strong material and installed professionally, wallpaper can withstand high traffic and mild damage that would otherwise wear and chip paint. Wallpaper may cost more upfront, but it can save you repair and replacement costs down the road.
Maintenance and Upkeep
Public areas and commercial spaces alike all require some cleaning every now and then. Luckily, both paint and wallpaper can be easily cleaned with warm water, gentle cleaner, and soft sponges. Because paint is prone to bubbling, scratching, chipping, and peeling, it does require small maintenance to restore damaged sections. Wallpaper can be replaced if compromised, though it is not as easily weakened as paint can be, and lasts for many, many years.
The Most Durable Commercial Wall Covering
The durability of paint can depend on its finish, with satin and semi-gloss used for doors, trim, bathroom walls, and other high-traffic areas, and a matte or eggshell finish most often used for walls in common hallways and rooms. Most wallpaper, especially vinyl-based solutions, is strong enough to withstand dents and scratches. This makes wallpaper a great choice for commercial buildings with lots of visitors and traffic.
Because wallpaper is applied with adhesive, it should be avoided in high-moisture areas like bathrooms and kitchens to prevent peeling and scrunching. In rooms with more moisture or humidity, it’s wise to go with a semi-gloss paint. No matter what choice you decide to go with for your commercial space, with expert products and installation, you can worry less about potential damage and rely on durable and long-lasting wall coverings.
The Details and Designs
When choosing between paint and wallpaper for your commercial space, it’s important to consider the style that you’re looking for. Both paint and wallpaper have a variety of colors to choose from to match your interior design and branding, but when it comes to designs and custom details, it changes the prices and installation of wall coverings. Paint designs like striping or faux finishes do take longer, and painted murals cost a considerable amount more than solid walls.
Though prices of wallpaper installation can vary with the removal of old paper, the kind of wallpaper you choose, and how much space you want covered, you can trust that more intricate designs don’t take as long or cost as much as hand-painted details.
What Type of Wallpaper Should You Choose?
With the many different kinds of wallpaper available, you may find an option that proves to be a better choice than paint. Some choices you may consider include:
- Flocked: Flocked wallpaper is a choice with unique depth, using a 3D, fabric-like material to bring texture to your walls.
- Grasscloth: Made with woven plant fibers, grasscloth wallpaper is a natural and eco-friendly option.
- Metallic: Add a small bit of metallic flourishes, or have walls full of shine with metallic wallpaper.
- Vinyl: With many designs and lasting endurance, vinyl is a popular choice for both residential and commercial properties.
- Paintable: This wallpaper can be embossed with elegant patterns and then painted to be any color you would like.
Work With The Experts at Brush Brothers In Any Commercial Space
As a leading name in professional painting in the Ogden area since 2008, Brush Brothers Commercial Painting has a team of some of the most talented painters in the industry. With high-quality materials, specialized techniques, and expert painting, we can help your commercial space thrive with the right coat of paint or the perfect wallpaper. Contact us today to find the perfect solution for your business!
