Canon City sits at the mouth of the Royal Gorge, where the Arkansas River cuts through the foothills of the Wet Mountains — and the homes here reflect that history. Victorian-era properties along Main Street, mid-century ranch houses in the flats, and newer builds on the west side of town each present different wall conditions: aged plaster, textured drywall, moisture-prone surfaces near the river corridor, and layers of old paint or wallpaper from decades past.
In spring 2025, we completed a wallpaper project for a homeowner renovating a late-1800s Victorian in the historic district. The walls required extensive skim coating before we could hang a detailed botanical non-woven — the kind of prep work that separates a lasting installation from one that starts showing seams within a season.
Canon City’s mix of historic architecture and newer construction means wall conditions vary significantly from block to block. Homeowners here increasingly work with a certified wallpaper installer serving Colorado who knows how to assess and prepare surfaces properly — not just hang wallpaper and leave.
✅ Certified and trusted: Kris A., our lead installer, is a member of the Wallcovering Installers Association (WIA) and the Interior Design Society (IDS) — bringing professional-grade precision to every Canon City project.
✅ Local knowledge: We understand Canon City’s housing stock — from Victorian-era properties in the historic district to ranch homes in Lincoln Park and newer builds on the west bench — and prep every surface accordingly.
✅ Designer-ready: We collaborate regularly with interior designers and contractors across southern Colorado, matching installation quality to high-end wallcovering specifications.
✅ Clean and reliable: We work on your schedule, protect your space, and leave nothing behind except a flawless wall.
Enjoy The Wall provides wallpaper installation, grasscloth hanging, mural installation, decorative plaster finishes, wood slat panels, and specialty designer wallcoverings for residential and commercial projects in Canon City, Colorado — including historic Victorian homes in the downtown district, ranch-style properties in Lincoln Park and Brookside, and newer construction on the west side of town near the Royal Gorge corridor.
✓ Wallpaper Installation — residential & commercial
✓ Murals & Feature Walls
✓ Grasscloth & Natural Fiber Wallcoverings
✓ Surface Preparation & Wall Repair
✓ Decorative Plaster Finishes
✓ Wood Slat & 3D Wall Panels
Working on something different? We also install peel-and-stick wallpaper, vinyl wallcoverings, and custom accent wall designs throughout Canon City and Fremont County.
At Enjoy The Wall, we work with the most reputable wallpaper brands:
Enjoy The Wall installs and advises on wallpaper throughout the state, with a focus on the Denver metro area:
In addition to Canon City, we provide wallpaper installation throughout Fremont County, including Florence, Brookside, and Lincoln Park.
Here’s one of our recent wallpaper installations completed in the Canon City area — a full bathroom installation featuring a teal alpine toile wallpaper covering all four walls, including around the mirror, window frame, and door casing. The scenic winter pattern with its intricate detail required careful pattern matching at every corner and seam. Wallpaper in bathrooms demands moisture-resistant materials and precise edge sealing — both handled as standard practice on this project. See more of our work in the full project gallery.
Thinking about wallpaper but not sure where to start? Contact us today for a free consultation. We’ll review your wall conditions, help you estimate how much wallpaper you need, and provide an upfront quote — no surprises.
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Wallpaper installation in Canon City typically ranges from $2 to $8 per square foot for labor, depending on the wallpaper type, wall condition, and project complexity.
For a standard room with smooth drywall and non-woven wallpaper, most Canon City homeowners budget between $400 and $900 for installation labor. Larger rooms, pattern-matching wallpapers, or surfaces requiring significant prep work will fall toward the higher end.
Key factors that affect pricing in Canon City specifically:
Wall condition. Canon City has a significant number of older and historic properties — particularly in the downtown Victorian district — where walls often have original plaster, multiple layers of old paint, or previous wallpaper applied without proper sizing. Assessing and preparing these surfaces adds to the project cost but is essential for a lasting result. Prep work is quoted separately from installation labor.
Wallpaper type. Standard vinyl and non-woven papers are the most straightforward to install. Grasscloth, silk, and designer wallcoverings from brands like Thibaut or Phillip Jeffries require additional care and expertise, which is reflected in the labor rate.
Room complexity. Victorian-era homes in Canon City often feature irregular room proportions, decorative moldings, angled ceilings, and built-ins that add time and cost compared to standard rectangular spaces.
At Enjoy The Wall, we provide transparent, upfront quotes after reviewing your wall conditions and wallpaper specifications in person. Contact us for a free consultation and estimate for your Canon City home.
Yes — and in Canon City, wallpaper removal is often one of the more involved parts of the job. Many older homes in the historic district have wallpaper that was applied directly to plaster or unprimed drywall, sometimes in multiple layers going back decades.
Assessment first. Before we remove anything, we evaluate what’s underneath. Plaster walls in Victorian-era properties respond differently to steam and enzyme solutions than modern drywall — using the wrong method can cause gouging or delamination that requires significant repair work.
Dry vs. wet removal. Depending on the wallpaper type and adhesive, we use dry stripping, steam, or enzyme-based solutions. For older Canon City properties, we typically start conservatively and adjust based on how the surface responds.
Wall repair and prep. After removal, we skim coat, sand, and prime the surface before any new wallpaper goes up. In our experience, skipping this step on older Canon City walls is one of the most common reasons installations fail within the first year — the surface looks fine but isn’t sealed, and adhesive absorption is uneven.
All removal and prep work is quoted upfront. Contact us to schedule a site visit.
Yes — and we work with trade professionals regularly across southern Colorado. Canon City and the broader Fremont County area have seen steady renovation activity, particularly in the historic downtown district, and designers and contractors increasingly need a wallpaper installer who can handle complex surfaces and spec-grade materials.
What we bring to the partnership:
Historic property experience. Kris A. is a member of the Wallcovering Installers Association (WIA) and the Interior Design Society (IDS). We understand the particular challenges of working in older homes — uneven surfaces, fragile plaster, limited wall access — and we approach them methodically rather than rushing to hang.
Spec-grade installation. We handle designer wallcoverings from Phillip Jeffries, Thibaut, Graham & Brown, and similar brands with the care those materials require. Pattern alignment, seam placement, and surface prep are never afterthoughts.
Reliable communication. We document wall conditions before we start, flag issues early, and keep designers and contractors informed throughout. No surprises on project day.
If you’re a designer or contractor working on a Canon City renovation, reach out to discuss your timeline and specifications.
Canon City’s Victorian and early 20th-century housing stock is genuinely well-suited to wallpaper — these homes were built in an era when wallcovering was the standard interior finish, and many of the architectural details (high ceilings, decorative moldings, defined room transitions) make wallpaper look intentional rather than applied.
Styles that work particularly well:
Traditional patterns — florals, damasks, stripes, and toile — read authentically in Victorian-era interiors and complement original woodwork and period hardware. Brands like Thibaut and Farrow & Ball offer options that feel historically grounded without being overly literal.
Textured non-wovens add depth to larger rooms without overwhelming the architecture. In Canon City’s older homes with high ceilings and wide hallways, texture creates visual interest without competing with the original details.
Grasscloth works well in dining rooms and studies in older Canon City properties, particularly where the homeowner wants warmth and natural character. It requires properly sealed walls — which older plaster surfaces often need anyway.
In Kris A.’s experience, the biggest mistake in historic homes is choosing a pattern that’s too large for the room proportions. We always recommend reviewing samples in the actual space before purchasing. Contact us for a consultation before committing to a wallpaper for your Canon City home.
Yes — and it’s one of the most common situations we encounter in Canon City, particularly in properties built before the 1970s. Orange peel texture, knockdown finishes, original plaster, and walls that have been patched unevenly over the years all require preparation before wallpaper can be installed correctly.
What the process looks like:
Assessment. We evaluate the texture type and severity before quoting. Light orange peel can sometimes be hung over with the right wallpaper type; heavier knockdown or original plaster almost always requires skim coating first.
Skim coating. For walls that need it, we apply a thin layer of joint compound across the surface, sand it smooth, and prime before hanging. This is standard practice at Enjoy The Wall for older Canon City properties — we don’t skip it to save time.
Material selection. Thicker non-woven wallpapers are more forgiving over minor imperfections than thin paper-backed options. We factor wall condition into our material recommendations when clients haven’t yet purchased their wallpaper.
Our practice shows that properly prepared walls — even in older Canon City homes with challenging surfaces — produce installations that hold cleanly for years. Contact us for a site assessment and upfront quote.
Let our skilled installers upgrade your walls with beauty and precision. Contact us today for your free quote or to schedule a consultation.
