Updated June 2025
Vinyl wallpaper is a durable and stylish choice, but textured walls can make installation difficult. At Enjoy The Wall, we help homeowners across the Denver metro area and greater Colorado achieve beautiful results—even on challenging surfaces.
Textured drywall often interferes with vinyl wallpaper’s ability to properly adhere. This can lead to:
Peeling edges
Poor long-term durability
Uneven bonding that ruins the final look
🔹 Use premium-quality vinyl wallpaper with industrial-grade adhesive
🔹 Apply a wallpaper primer like Roman Pro-999 or Zinsser® to help create a bonding layer
🔗 Learn more: The Importance of Properly Preparing Walls Before Wallpaper Installation
Bumpy walls trap air underneath the vinyl, causing:
Visible blisters or lumps
Poor adhesion in raised areas
🔹 Use a wallpaper smoother or brush — not just a squeegee
🔹 Always start from the center and push outward
🔹 Smooth gently to avoid tearing or creasing the vinyl
Textured walls can cause pattern distortion:
Difficult to match seams properly
Minor texture shifts can ruin visual alignment
🔹 Use a plumb line and mark reference points before hanging
🔹 Choose geometric or texture-masking patterns to hide misalignment
🔗 Also read: Choosing the Right Wallpaper Size for Your Space
Vinyl wallpaper can accentuate flaws in the wall surface:
Raised textures become more visible through light vinyl
Natural lighting amplifies shadows and dents
🔹 Fill in dents and cracks with spackle or joint compound
🔹 Sand the wall surface smooth
🔹 Prime before applying wallpaper for best results
🔗 Related: Can You Put Wallpaper on Textured Walls?
Removing vinyl wallpaper from textured surfaces is labor-intensive:
Texture holds adhesive more aggressively
May pull off top drywall layer if done too fast
🔹 Use a wallpaper steamer to loosen glue
🔹 Work in small sections to minimize wall damage
🔹 Apply adhesive remover only if necessary
🔗 Bonus tip: Meeting Your Wallpaper Installer: How to Be Prepared
We use vinyl wallpaper from trusted manufacturers:
Our materials are durable, color-stable, and perfect for high-traffic areas across Colorado.
We work across Colorado, with a strong focus on the Denver metro area:
Denver
Aurora
Lakewood
Centennial
Castle Rock
Boulder
Colorado Springs
👉 Want to see if we serve your city? Check our full Service Area list.
Technically yes, but results are better after skim coating or priming.
Light or medium textures will often show. Heavy vinyl masks better than thin types.
Absolutely—we often repair failed DIY attempts. Professionals know how to prepare walls correctly.
Avoid headaches by working with a wallpaper installation expert. At Enjoy The Wall, we serve homeowners throughout the Denver metro area, helping them overcome the challenges of vinyl wallpaper on textured surfaces.
