If youโre looking for the best place to buy wallpaper in Australia, itโs important to understand what makes wallpaper worth your investment. Beautiful design is only part of the equation; quality, durability, application method, and suitability for your room all determine how long your wallpaper will look great.
At I Wallpaper Interiors, we help homeowners, designers and renovators choose wallpaper that works for their space, not just for the catalogue. Below, youโll discover exactly what to look for before you buy.
What Makes a Wallpaper High Quality?
When choosing the best place to buy wallpaper, you should be able to compare quality, not just design. Hereโs what actually matters:
Wallpaper Thickness
Thicker wallpaper is easier to hang, more forgiving during installation, and provides a better finish without seams showing.ย
Too thin and it is very easy to tear or stretch and is generally of poor quality.
Choose the right material
| Wallpaper Type | Best For | Key Benefits |
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| Vinyl wallpaper | Bathrooms, kitchens, hallwaysย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย | Washable, water-resistant, durable |
| Paste the wallย | Most installations | Easy to hang, breathable,ย |
Paste to the Wall as opposed to Paste the Paper makes for an easier application. Most contemporary wallpapers are paste the wall and strippable. This makes them very easy to remove when the time comes.
Non woven is a word you will often see in relation to wallpaper. It is a good thing to look out for. Non-woven refers to the backing of the wallpaper. It was the transformation of wallpaper manufacture from the old school stuff that your grandma hated removing to the modern wallpaper we love now.
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Best Places to Buy Wallpaper: Online vs In-Store
Both buying wallpaper online and in store have benefits.
Of course in store you can see and feel the thichness and texture of the paper for yourself.
Our showroom is based in Thornlands, The Redlands QLD
If this is not near you you can rest assured we only sell wallpaper that we recommend installing. So you can buy online with confidence knowing we only have quality brands displayed.
Brands we love
Casamance – known for it’s luxe quality. Many are vinyl.
Masureel – Every paper is thick and durable
Cristiana Masi – Non woven papers at a great price point
Final thoughts and tips
- Higher price does not mean higher quality
- Prioritise quality over price
- Check product description for material information, washability and installation methods
- Ask questions we are here to help