Whether you are renovating old rooms or designing new rooms, you must be aware that changing wall coverings makes a huge impact on the look of the room. Whether you choose to paint, wallpaper, or a combination of both there are a number of things that you have to consider, and the major one is the cost. The cost of wallpaper in India majorly depends on the quality of wallpaper and the area to be covered.
In this article, we will discuss the typical cost of wallpaper in India that you have to bear for decorating your rooms.
Typical Cost:
Material Cost-:
Good quality wallpapers sell for an average of Rs. 50 to Rs. 200 per sq. ft. depending on material and style, so if you are looking to cover a 10 ft. by 10 ft. wall, your material cost will be around Rs. 5000 to Rs. 20000.
Installation Cost-:
Installation of wallpaper will generally cost you around Rs. 10 per sq. ft., so for the same wall the total cost will be around Rs. 1000.
Total Cost-:
So considering these costs your total cost to cover a 10 ft. by 10 ft. wall will be around Rs. 6000 to Rs. 21000.
Paint vs Wallpaper
Both Wallpaper and Paint can create a beautiful look for your rooms depending on how and where you choose to use them. There are pros and cons of using both wallpaper and paint.
Let’s discuss the different aspects on which we can compare paint vs wallpaper.
Cost
It’s generally cheaper to paint a room than it is to wallpaper it, but wallpaper tends to have a longer life-span so the costs even out over time. So if you consider the long run then even wallpapering is an economical option.
Ease Of Application
Getting wallpaper installed is very easy these days with modern techniques. Wallpaper installation takes lesser time than getting your wall painted, especially if you are painting over a damaged wall, it can get very tedious.
Durability
Wallpapers will last for a good deal longer than the paint will. Wallpapers available these days last for at least 10-15 years, whereas re-painting has to be done as often as every 3-5 years. So, wallpaper is a very economical choice as it lasts 3-4 times longer than paint in normal conditions.
Designs And Patterns
Wallpapers are the best option for enhancing the aesthetic quotient of your room. Wallpapers can be used to create amazing effects using various textures, patterns, and designs. A plethora of different wallpapers like custom-made wallpaper, leather-look, fabric look, natural look, etc. are available and these kinds of effects are very hard to get with paint.