Wallpaper installation
Wallpaper installation in Atlanta, from powder rooms to feature walls
Good wallpaper looks effortless because the hard part is invisible: a smooth, primed wall, a plumb first strip and pattern matched at every seam and corner.
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Quick answer
Wallpaper installation in Atlanta starts with the wall, not the paper: patching and sanding it smooth, then sealing it with a wallpaper primer so the paper grips now and strips cleanly later. We plan the layout so the pattern centers on the room's focal point, hang from a plumb line, and match every seam before trimming at ceilings and trim.
Updated September 2026
The job
What goes into hanging wallpaper well
Paper shows every flaw underneath it, so walls are patched, skimmed where needed and sanded smooth. A wallpaper primer such as Zinsser Shieldz goes on next; it helps the paper slide into place and means it will come off without tearing the drywall face when you change it.
Traditional papers go up with the adhesive the maker specifies, often a Roman product, while peel-and-stick lines like Tempaper need an extra-smooth, fully cured surface. Brands such as York and Graham & Brown print their own hanging instructions, and we follow them.
What moves the price
What moves the price of wallpaper installation
- Wall area and height
More strips and taller walls mean more labor and material.
- Pattern repeat
Large repeats waste more paper and take longer to match.
- Paper type
Grasscloth and specialty papers are slower to hang than vinyl.
- Wall preparation
Skimming, patching and removing old paper come first.
- Openings and details
Windows, outlets, niches and ceilings add careful trimming.
- Who supplies the paper
You can buy your own paper; we'll confirm the quantity first.
What we handle
Wallpaper we hang
Traditional pasted wallpaper
Paste-the-wall and pre-pasted papers are the most common. We measure and plan the room so the pattern starts at the most visible point and any mismatch lands in a hidden corner, usually behind a door. Strips are booked where the paper calls for it, hung from a plumb line, smoothed without stretching and trimmed cleanly at the ceiling and baseboard. Seams are butted rather than overlapped, and every seam is matched to the pattern repeat before the adhesive sets, so the wall reads as one continuous design.
Peel-and-stick wallpaper
Removable peel-and-stick paper suits renters, kids' rooms and walls you may want to change again. It looks simple but is unforgiving: it grips hard once placed, telegraphs every bump underneath and can lift in humid rooms. We sand and prime the wall and wait for fresh paint to cure fully before hanging, since vinyl adhesive on uncured paint pulls it off later. Strips are aligned carefully the first time, because repositioning stretches the vinyl and ruins the match at the seam.
Grasscloth and specialty papers
Grasscloth, linen, cork and other natural papers vary from strip to strip by design, and the seams always show a little. We lay the rolls out before hanging to order them so color shifts look intentional rather than patchy. These papers stain easily from adhesive on the face, so every strip is handled with clean hands and edges are wiped immediately. Many specialty papers are hand-trimmed and require extra care at corners, outlets and window returns, which is reflected in the time the job takes.
Feature wall and ceiling papering
A single papered wall behind a bed, in a dining room or in a powder room changes a space more than repainting all four. Ceilings are the bolder version and one of the harder installs, since every strip is hung overhead and has to stay aligned across the whole plane. We check the ceiling for flatness, prime it, and use a helper to hold long strips in place while they're smoothed. Light fixtures and vents are removed so the paper tucks neatly behind their covers.
Your options
Choosing a wallpaper type
How the common paper types behave once they're on the wall.
| Type | Best for | Durability | Removal |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vinyl or paste-the-wall | Most rooms, baths, kitchens | High, wipeable | Clean with primer underneath |
| Peel-and-stick | Rentals, kids' rooms | Moderate | Easy when paint is cured |
| Grasscloth and naturals | Living and dining rooms | Low, stains easily | Moderate |
Around Atlanta
Wallpaper in Atlanta's older homes
Wallpaper in Atlanta homes goes onto very different walls, from old plaster in older intown houses to fresh drywall in newer builds across the suburbs. Plaster can be wavy, cracked or carrying layers of earlier paper, while new drywall has a paper face that tears if paper is hung without a primer. We check which one we're papering, repair or skim what needs it, and prime accordingly, because the finish only looks as good as the wall behind it.
Coatings and materials we work with
Do it yourself or call
Hanging it yourself vs having it done
Wallpaper is one of the easier jobs to start and one of the hardest to finish neatly.
| Step | Common DIY result | What we do |
|---|---|---|
| Wall prep | Paper over bumps and bare drywall | Smoothed and primed wall |
| Layout | Pattern mismatch at a visible corner | Pattern planned from the focal point |
| Seams | Gaps or overlaps that show | Butted, matched seams |
Step by step
How a wallpaper job runs
- 1
Measure and plan
Walls measured, rolls counted and the pattern start point chosen.
- 2
Prep the wall
Patching, sanding, and old paper removed if present.
- 3
Prime
Wallpaper primer applied and left to dry fully.
- 4
Hang and match
Strips hung from a plumb line with every seam matched.
- 5
Trim and clean
Edges trimmed, adhesive wiped, covers refitted.
Questions
Wallpaper installation questions
Send us the paper details before ordering; we'll measure the walls and allow for the pattern repeat and waste.
Yes, once the wall is smooth and sealed with a wallpaper primer.
It can lift with steam. A vinyl or paste-the-wall paper suits bathrooms better.
Yes. We'll check the roll count and batch numbers match before we start.
With a wallpaper primer underneath, removal is much cleaner.
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Before you book, read getting ready for painters.
Put the pattern on the wall straight the first time
Tell us the room and the paper you've chosen, and we'll set up a visit to measure.
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