Lakewood is Jefferson County’s largest city and one of the most architecturally varied communities in the entire Denver metro — a place where a 1950s Green Mountain ranch house, a Belmar mixed-use townhouse, and an Applewood mid-century brick home can all be within a mile of each other, each with completely different wall conditions and design expectations. It’s also a city in the middle of a long renovation wave, as homeowners who bought into Lakewood’s established neighborhoods are now upgrading interiors that haven’t been touched in decades.
For Lakewood homeowners navigating this mix — older drywall, original plaster, painted-over textures, and fresh new construction all in the same zip code — working with a certified Denver metro wallpaper installer who diagnoses surfaces correctly before any material goes on the wall is what separates a lasting installation from one that fails within a year.
Whether you’re adding a forest mural to a Green Mountain kids’ room, installing grasscloth in an Applewood dining room renovation, or finishing a bold geometric feature wall in a Belmar townhouse — we handle every phase from surface assessment through final seam, with results built to perform in Colorado’s dry Front Range climate.
Lakewood’s housing diversity — mid-century ranches in Applewood and Green Mountain, post-war bungalows along West Colfax, modern infill near Belmar, and new construction throughout the city’s southern corridors — means no two installation jobs are the same. Getting wallpaper right in Lakewood requires an installer who reads the surface first and adapts the process accordingly. That’s exactly what we bring.
✅ Certified and trusted
Our lead installer, Kris A., holds active membership in the Wallcovering Installers Association (WIA) and the Interior Design Society (IDS) — credentials that reflect ongoing training in installation standards, material handling, and design collaboration.
✅ Lakewood-specific experience
We’ve worked across Lakewood neighborhoods including Green Mountain, Applewood, Belmar, Eiber, and the West Alameda corridor — understanding the surface conditions and design preferences specific to Jefferson County’s most populous city.
✅ Designer-ready
We collaborate regularly with interior designers, architects, and contractors throughout Lakewood and the Denver metro area, matching installation quality to high-end wallcovering specifications on every project.
✅ Clean and reliable
We work on your schedule, protect your space, and leave nothing behind except a flawless wall. No subcontracting, no surprises — just consistent quality from estimate to final seam.
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 Lakewood, Colorado — including mid-century ranches in Applewood and Green Mountain, renovated bungalows along West Colfax and West Alameda, modern townhouses near Belmar, and commercial spaces throughout Jefferson County’s most active retail and mixed-use corridors.
✓ 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 Lakewood and the Denver metro area.
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:
We proudly serve Lakewood and the surrounding areas, offering professional wallpaper installation services to both homeowners and businesses. Our team is ready to tackle any project, no matter the size or complexity.
Here’s one of our recent wallpaper installations completed in the Lakewood area — a large-format illustrated landscape mural installed in a child’s bedroom, featuring a whimsical scene of mountains, pine trees, rain clouds, and falling drops in bold navy, yellow, green, and orange tones. The full-wall composition wraps the child in a complete illustrated environment. Precise panel alignment kept the landscape elements reading continuously across every seam. 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 Lakewood typically ranges from $2 to $8 per square foot for labor, depending on the wallpaper type, wall condition, and project complexity.
For a standard bedroom with smooth drywall and non-woven wallpaper, most Lakewood homeowners budget between $400 and $900 for installation labor. Larger rooms, pattern-matching wallpapers, or surfaces requiring prep work will fall toward the higher end of that range.
Key factors that affect pricing in Lakewood specifically:
Wall condition. Lakewood’s housing stock spans several decades — from original plaster walls in pre-1950s bungalows along West Colfax to mid-century drywall in Green Mountain and Applewood ranches, to modern board in new Belmar-area townhouses. Older surfaces frequently require skim coating, priming, or removal of previous wallpaper layers before new installation can begin. Prep is always priced 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 Phillip Jeffries or Thibaut require additional expertise and precision, which is reflected in the labor rate.
Room complexity. Lakewood mid-century ranches often feature low ceilings with original trim, built-in cabinetry, and irregular wall configurations that add time and complexity compared to standard rectangular spaces.
At Enjoy The Wall, we provide transparent, upfront quotes after reviewing your wall conditions in person. No surprises — just an honest assessment and a clear price before work begins.
Contact us for a free consultation and estimate for your Lakewood home.
Yes — wallpaper removal and full wall preparation are part of our standard process for every Lakewood installation job.
Lakewood’s older housing stock makes this step especially important. Many homes in Applewood, Green Mountain, and along West Colfax have gone through multiple rounds of wallpaper — sometimes applied directly over original textured walls or unprepared drywall — and each layer has to come off correctly before new material goes up.
What we typically encounter in Lakewood:
Mid-century homes in Applewood and Green Mountain. These properties frequently have original drywall that is 50 to 70 years old — thinner and more fragile than modern board. Improper removal technique can tear the paper face, which then requires skim coating before installation can proceed. We know how to work around this.
Bungalows along West Colfax and West Alameda. Some of Lakewood’s older properties have original plaster walls — a different substrate that requires different chemical softeners, more careful tooling, and a specific primer before new wallpaper goes up.
Modern townhouses near Belmar. Fresh drywall means no previous wallpaper, but builder-applied primer is almost never sufficient for wallcovering installation. We upgrade the primer and address surface inconsistencies before any material goes up.
After removal and repair, we apply a proper sizing solution or wallpaper-grade primer before new wallpaper goes up. Prep is what determines whether your installation looks great five years from now or starts failing in the first season.
Contact us for a free estimate that includes a full wall condition assessment for your Lakewood home.
Lakewood has one of the largest concentrations of mid-century architecture in the Denver metro — and mid-century homes have a specific design character that responds well to particular wallcovering approaches.
Bold botanical and nature-inspired wallpapers are among the most effective choices for Lakewood mid-century interiors. A single statement wall in a primary bedroom or dining room adds visual weight and personality that the clean lines of 1950s and 1960s architecture can carry beautifully — without overwhelming the space.
Textured non-woven wallpapers — grassweave patterns, linen textures, subtle geometrics — complement mid-century wood tones and original tile without competing with them. These materials also handle Colorado’s dry climate better than traditional paper, making them a practical and aesthetic win for Lakewood homes.
Grasscloth is a natural fit for Lakewood dining rooms and living spaces — the organic warmth of natural fiber works perfectly with mid-century furniture and finishes. Lakewood homeowners should maintain indoor humidity at 35–50% RH to keep grasscloth seams tight through Colorado’s dry winters.
Murals are increasingly popular in Lakewood kids’ rooms and home offices — large-format non-woven murals transform a room completely and install cleanly even on Lakewood’s older drywall when the surface is properly prepared.
Not sure which direction fits your Lakewood space? We discuss material options during every free estimate.
Yes — commercial wallpaper installation is a regular part of our work in Lakewood, particularly in the Belmar district, along Wadsworth Boulevard, and in the mixed-use developments that have expanded throughout Jefferson County’s most commercially active city.
Lakewood’s commercial interior market has grown significantly as the city has evolved from a suburban bedroom community into a destination with its own dining, retail, and entertainment scene. Wallcoverings are increasingly part of how Lakewood businesses define their environments and differentiate from competitors.
What we bring to Lakewood commercial projects:
Commercial-grade materials. High-traffic commercial spaces require wallcoverings rated for durability — typically vinyl Type II or commercial-grade non-woven materials that resist scuffs, moisture, and repeated cleaning. We source commercial-grade wallcoverings from York, Brewster, Graham & Brown, and other commercial-focused brands.
Surface preparation for commercial drywall. Commercial construction in Lakewood is often finished to a level 4 standard — sufficient for paint, but not always for wallpaper. We assess every surface and perform whatever prep is needed before installation begins.
Flexible scheduling. We work around business hours and coordinate with contractors and project managers to minimize disruption to occupied Lakewood commercial spaces.
Kris A.’s WIA and IDS credentials make communication with commercial clients, architects, and general contractors straightforward. Contact us to discuss your Lakewood commercial project and timeline.
Lakewood has more pre-1970s housing than almost any other city in the Denver metro — and older homes present specific installation challenges that newer construction simply doesn’t have. Understanding these challenges upfront is what separates a successful Lakewood installation from one that fails within the first year.
The most common surface issues we encounter in Lakewood’s older homes:
Textured walls. Orange peel, skip trowel, and knockdown textures are extremely common in Lakewood’s mid-century and 1970s housing stock. Wallpaper installed directly over significant texture will telegraph that texture through the paper — especially in raking light. We skim coat textured surfaces before installation, achieving a smooth substrate that allows the wallpaper to lay flat and read the way it’s supposed to.
Multiple wallpaper layers. Some Lakewood homes have two, three, or even four layers of wallcovering applied over decades — each one installed over the previous without proper removal. These have to come off in the correct sequence using the right chemical softeners and tools, without damaging the substrate underneath.
Older drywall and plaster. Mid-century drywall is thinner and more fragile than modern board. Original plaster walls require specific primers and adhesives. We adjust our process to the substrate in front of us — not a generic approach that works for new construction but fails on older Lakewood surfaces.
According to Kris A., WIA-certified installer and IDS member: “Lakewood is one of the cities where the pre-installation assessment matters most. The surface conditions in a 1958 Green Mountain ranch are completely different from a new Belmar townhouse — and the installation process has to reflect that.”
Contact us to schedule a wall assessment for your Lakewood home before we discuss materials or timeline.
If you’re ready to transform your space with professional wallpaper installation, contact us today. Our experienced team is here to help bring your vision to life.
