Wallpaper in a bathroom? Yes, yes ,yes!!! But with a disclaimer…
This is so on trend for interior design at the moment. Wallpapering in a bathroom is somewhere we install regularly. There are some things you need to know around this and we will explore the do’s and don’ts to ensure you make the best decision when adding wallpaper to a bathroom.
Whether you chose a bathroom, toilet or powder room, it is often the place home owners chose a bold pattern or colour. Using a fun wallpaper is often chosen for this space rather than an unpatterned style. This is because it is not on show as soon as you walk into the home. Therefore maybe leaving you feeling brave enough to use a more vibrant or quirky pattern.
What type of wallpaper is best in bathrooms?
The best choice for wallpaper in a bathroom is a vinyl wall covering.
The advantages of using a vinyl wallpaper; they are
- Washable
- Light-resistant
- Splash-proof (but not waterproof.)
- Hardwearing
Vinyl wallcoverings are generally extremely durable, which makes them the ideal candidate for frequently used rooms and most suited to use in your kitchen and bathroom.
The front face is made of vinyl and so this makes it wipeable if it gets splashed. However what you have to remember is they are paper backed. So there is always a chance that mould can grow behind it if the room has a high humidity or does not have good ventilation.
Vinyl wallpaper ideas for a bathroom
Does wallpaper in a bathroom peel off?
Even when using a high quality wallpaper adhesive, if the wall behind the wallpaper is constantly damp this will cause wallpaper to peel off.
To avoid this happening it is advisable to have good ventilation.
What you have to think of is how wallpaper is removed traditionally (not the modern strippable sort!) – with a steamer. So if you have a steamy room whats going to happen? Yes you got it, it is going to peel off.
A general rule of thumb for putting wallpaper in your bathroom is yes it can be done but it will not last as long as wallpaper in a cooler room like a bedroom.
Wallpaper for bathroom ideas
A good idea when you are thinking of putting wallpaper directly in a wet area is to add a buffer between the wet zone and the wallpaper. For example behind your sink; use tiles or stone for a splashback and wallpaper around that. This protects your wallpaper and will add to it’s longevity.
You can seal the wallpaper with a coat of clear sealer paint. However when the time comes to change and remove it you have made an easy job very very hard.
Faux tiles for a bathroom
Another great inspirational idea is to use a wallpaper that mimics a natural material like tile, stone, timber or concrete. This gives you a more cost effective and easily interchangable option.
Whatever you decide we are here to help. You can browse our wallpaper shop for vinyl wallpaper and get a quote to install it if you are in the greater Brisbane area or Gold Coast.
Related Topics
