How Much Does Wallpaper Installation Cost In Nigeria?

What is Wallpaper Installation?

The cost of wallpaper installation in Nigeria in 2024 depends largely on the type of wallpaper installed. What gives wallpaper an advantage is the variety of options and their unique properties. The wallpaper decoration business is taking over from its other alternatives like Oil, Emulsion paints, Wall curtains, and Tiles. When it comes to modern interior designs and appealing looks, the flexibility and beautiful finishing touches it gives your Living rooms, Sit-outs or Bedrooms speaks volume. The process of wallpaper installation itself is done by neatly fixing the wallpaper roll by roll on the wall. This is done in such a way that no part of the wall is left uncovered. It is created neatly that it is almost impossible to notice that something was placed on the wall.

Wallpaper installation in Nigeria should cost you from ₦35,000- ₦200,000 if you are only paying for the installation. This price would increase significantly if you are also letting the professional buy the wallpaper for you. You would add the cost of the wallpaper to the cost of installation. It is however preferable that the wallpaper installer takes care of not only the installation but also buys the wallpaper. They are professionals and know what type of wallpaper best suits your house. The total cost of buying and fixing wallpaper is ₦350,000 – ₦2,000,000 depending how the quantity of wallpaper needed.

Wallpaper Size and Dimension

These wall coverings come in different types and designs, fortunately, they are sold in rolls or pieces (sheets) in the markets. For now, they are not made in Nigeria. If your seller sourced wallpapers of any dimension from Europe, the standard length that a roll will be sold in Nigeria is 10.05m in width by 0.53m in height, this amounts to a total of 5m². In other words, you can say that the length of the wallpaper roll is 10.05 meters. We are presenting the sizes in metric units of measurement, some designers may prefer to present their dimensions in imperial systems like yards or feet and inches.

Types of Wallpapers

• Printed Wallpaper: This wallpaper is obtainable in a wide variety of colors and designs. This digitally-printed wallpaper is cheaper than other types. Also, the printing ink is waters based, so it is used to design kitchen walls.
• Mylar Wallpaper: This has a wet or shiny surface, which is quite similar to foil wallpaper. It also highlights wall defects, so it is always better to get an underlay before installing this type of wallpaper. The polyester film makes it easy to wash and is also easy to remove.
• Liner Wallpaper: The Liner wallpaper is made from paper or fiberglass. It is used for hiding wall defects and curtailing repairs and it serves as a base for more delicate wallpaper types. Liner wallpaper is easy to install and easier to remove.
• Foil Wallpaper A polished metal foil is used as a base for this type of wallpaper to give the interior space a sparkly metallic effect. Due to its high reflectivity, foil wallpapers make wall defects more obvious.
• Bamboo Wallpaper This type is handcrafted from regular bamboo and pasted to paper. It is environmentally friendly, and it varies from one roll to another owing to its natural base. Bamboo wallpaper is not so easy to wash or maintain.
• Flock Wallpaper: Flock wallpaper has interesting 3d-patterns created from a Velvet’s-like fiber that is designed on the base of the paper. It is not washable and could be hard to remove, depending on the type of design.
• Vinyl Wallpaper: This wallpaper is the most durable. The thicker the vinyl coating layer is, the more durable the wallpaper will be. Vinyl paper can be washed, which makes it easier to maintain.

Prices of Different Types of Wallpaper

Wallpaper comes in different types and the prices of each type are below.

How Much Does it Cost to Buy Wallpaper for an Average Room?

During installation, the wallpaper installer places the wallpaper on the floor just immediately above the skirting (if one exists) until it touches the ceiling. Meanwhile, the standard room height in Nigeria is 3m, you can determine the exact height these papers are going to run by deducting the height already covered by the skirting which is usually not more than 100mm, but if the wall has no skirting, then you should multiply the width of the wall by 3 meters. This gives you the total area in square meters to be covered by wallpapers (when the wall has no other extra openings like doors and windows). If the walls have openings, the areas covered by the openings are deducted to be able to know the exact quantities to order in the markets.

However, the extra length of about 100mm x 6 is added to 3m to make up for material overlap. You will do the same for the width if need be. So far, all you have considered is just a part of a room (one partition). The average room is usually rectangular and it is 5m wide (all four corners are 5m apart). That is 15-meter square. You will buy 12 rolls, you can multiply that by the type of wallpaper you want to determine the total cost of wallpaper installation.

How to Save Money on Wallpaper Installation

• Bargain: If you know how to bargain, you can convince a wallpaper installer to install your wallpaper at a cheaper price.
• Consult a professional before buying wallpapers: This is a mistake many people make, they buy a wallpaper because it is cheap or seems like a good deal. Meanwhile, different wallpapers are best for different situations. So it is better to allow the wallpaper installer to recommend the type of wallpaper you need to avoid extra cost.
• Have your wall ready: The wall where you will install the wallpaper needs to be smooth. This means you must have done wall screeding.
• Compare prices: Comparing prices lets you know that you are not paying too much for the wallpaper installation. If you want to have access to quotes from different wallpaper installers, you can also pick the one that suits your budget. You might want to check VisCorner for reliable wallpaper installers and get quotes.

Benefits of Wallpaper Installation in Nigeria

• Durable: Wallpaper is very durable, unlike paint that can easily be stained. There are wallpapers that you can wash.
• Lasts longer: Wallpapers can last of up to 15 years if maintained properly, by that time you would have painted at least 10 times.
• Saves you money: Wallpaper benefits you in the long run because they always look new if you maintain them properly.
• Easy to remove: Wallpapers are easy to remove, unlike tiles and paint. When you want to change the design you have, you don’t have to damage things or cover them with other wallpaper
• Better designs: The designs on wallpaper can be 3D, 4D, 5D, etc. You wouldn’t get this on tiles and paint.
• Creates a royal ambiance: The kind of ambiance that wallpaper gives the room is very unique, it can tell a story. This is the reason why many Nigerians with ties to wealth or royalty prefer wallpapers.

Maintenance of Wallpaper after Installation

Wallpapers have a lifespan of more than 15 years if properly installed by a wallpaper installer. It means all you have to focus on is maintaining the wallpaper. They are also cost-effective in the long run. This is better in comparison with paints which incur repainting from time to time. Wallpapers are not suitable for buildings in swampy areas with low oversight ground floor base because it weakens the adhesives holding them in position. This results in peeling off.

I recommend that you maintain wallpapers from time to time for sparkling looks and to avoid rapid loss in value. This allows us to get the value of the total cost of wallpaper installation. First of all, dust the wall with a broom wrapped in a microfiber cloth, Pour 1 gallon of water into a clean container and add ¼ cup of mild dish soap to it. Stir it thoroughly to ensure even distribution and clean it with a soft brush or sponge to avoid scratches on its surfaces. Regular care is necessary to keep the Wallpaper looking beautiful for a very long time.