Updated June 2025
When choosing wallpaper for your home, you’re making an investment — and not just a visual one. The wrong material, miscalculated roll count, or poor match with wall conditions can lead to wasted money and frustration. That’s why homeowners across the Denver metro area and throughout Colorado turn to professional wallpaper consultations before buying or installing.
In this article, we explain how a consultation helps you avoid common (and costly) mistakes and ensures the best outcome for your space.
Installing light wallpaper over a dark wall? That’s a recipe for trouble.
✅ Right way: Paint the wall a light color first to prevent show-through and achieve a clean, uniform look.
❌ Mistake: Applying light wallpaper over dark paint can lead to visible blotches and an uneven tone.
For dark wallpapers, we recommend prepping with a matching background color to avoid contrast problems.
🔗 Related: The Importance of Properly Preparing Walls Before Wallpaper Installation
Not all wallpapers are created equal — or suitable for your space.
✅ Vinyl — Durable, washable, and great for high-traffic or humid areas.
✅ Non-woven — Flexible and breathable, ideal for easier installation.
✅ Textile or veneer — Great for upscale interiors with good wall prep.
❌ Cheap custom wallpaper — Often thin, poorly printed, and hard to align.
🔗 Read more: Wallpaper vs. Decorative Plaster
Ordering wallpaper from unknown vendors or print-on-demand shops might save money upfront — but cost you more in the long run.
❌ Misaligned patterns ❌ Material too thin or fragile ❌ No warranty or material consistency
✅ Instead, choose trusted brands with factory backing and tested quality.
🔗 Learn more: Custom Non-Woven Wallpapers
Textured surfaces like popcorn ceilings or rough drywall can ruin wallpaper adhesion and look.
❌ Don’t: Apply peel-and-stick or stiff wallpaper on textured surfaces.
✅ Do: Smooth the surface first or select flexible wallpaper that can adapt.
🔗 Helpful: Can You Put Wallpaper on Textured Walls?
Buying by square footage alone is a common mistake.
✅ Use our free Wallpaper Calculator to calculate exactly how many rolls you need, factoring in:
Pattern repeat
Room dimensions
Waste margin
❌ Misjudging pattern repeat can result in 30–60% more material needed.
🔗 Try it: Wallpaper Calculator
A good consultation will cover much more than just the look of wallpaper.
✅ Water-resistance — For bathrooms, laundry rooms, or kitchens
✅ Sunlight resistance — For rooms with large windows
✅ Glue compatibility — Essential for long-term durability
✅ Residential vs Commercial grade — Heavier-duty wallpapers for busy areas
🔗 Explore: Decorative Plasters for Commercial Spaces
We work only with top wallpaper manufacturers that perform well in Colorado homes:
These brands are known for quality control, color stability, and professional-grade materials.
We offer expert wallpaper consultations across Colorado, especially in the Denver metro area, including:
Denver
Aurora
Lakewood
Centennial
Castle Rock
Boulder
Colorado Springs
Want to check if we serve your area? 👉 Full Service Area List
Only if the wallpaper is thick. Otherwise, repaint the wall light first.
Because pattern repeat changes how much you need — always calculate by roll.
Absolutely — they save money on wasted material and installation issues.
Avoid costly surprises. Let us help you choose the right wallpaper from the start. Our consultation service ensures you get the right material, quantity, and expert insight.
