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April 1, 2008
How much does wallpaper installation cost?
I have wallpaper ordered, and a recommendation for an installer (hanger), but no idea how to judge his estimate.
I'm doing two small (5'x7') bathrooms, and one 15' long hallway. The walls are new and are primed.
Any ideas? Thanks!
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I am told the paperhangar gets the same amount you pay for each roll.
if the roll is $20. You pay the paperhangar the same amout.
Posted by: Ysabelle at April 1, 2008 12:42 AM
That doesn't make sense. I'm using fancy wallpaper that's $150 a roll, and it isn't 10 times as much work to hang it.
Posted by: zinka at April 1, 2008 1:14 AM
The more expensive the paper the more technique is required to make sure it looks perfect. You pay a premium, as Ysabelle knows, for anything well hung.
Posted by: guest at April 1, 2008 8:16 AM
Excellent 8:16...please identify yourself so that we may look for that wit in the future. It is sorely lacking on this site.
Posted by: daveinbedstuy at April 1, 2008 8:58 AM
Also, if you can afford to splurge at that rate, why not spread some of the money around? Seems fair.
Posted by: cmu at April 1, 2008 9:10 AM
Seriously, the more expensive wallpapers require real talent to hang. They don't come precut as the prepasted, precut cheaper $20-50 rolls that you get everywhere. Practically anybody with a bit of experience can hang those. Sorry I can't recommend someone but you need a professional when the rolls have to be cut. For those of you that don't understand, its that the edges are not precut.The print is done on the paper with extra edging on the sides and each piece needs the vertical edges trimmed.
Posted by: daveinbedstuy at April 1, 2008 9:14 AM
Installation cost should be $1.50 to $2.00/SF for high quality papers versus $1.00 to $1.30/SF for the normal stuff. I'm guessing your job should run between $1,000 and $1,500.
Posted by: johnife at April 1, 2008 9:54 AM
cmu, splurging on high-end paper doesn't mean it's 'fair' to give other people more of your money than they earn.
Posted by: guest at April 1, 2008 11:11 AM
most people tip waiters more for a four-star meal than they do for lunch at a diner, even though the amount of work required may be the same.
Posted by: guest at April 1, 2008 11:31 AM
Thanks, johnife!
Posted by: zinka at April 1, 2008 11:55 AM
cheaper than you'd think. I just had it done for less than $500/room (labor only)
Posted by: guest at April 1, 2008 12:16 PM
Update: I just got the quote, and it's $1800, from someone who comes highly recommended. So I'm inclined to go with him, even though it's a bit higher than I expected.
Posted by: zinka at April 1, 2008 12:22 PM
Can someone recommend a good installer? Tks.
Posted by: Yoursmine at April 2, 2008 9:44 AM
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