Skip the Wallpaper: Try Brick

The lack of time or scope of knowledge are often times the reasons why you’ve probably considered wallpaper in the past over bricks. However, making these assumptions can make your next project not get the same results you anticipated. Usually, wallpaper won’t look as real as actual masonry, plus it will deteriorate faster, resulting in a more expensive and time-consuming project than what you originally planned for. With this in mind, our Orlando masonry team wants to share some of the disadvantages of using wallpaper over brick, so when the Shakespeare inquiry comes to your mind, “wallpaper or brick: that is the question,” you can get your answer right away!

• For Pinterest’s Sake: Yes, we’ve been there. You go to Pinterest. You see all those beautiful wallpapers designs, and you want them for your house. In fact, the sooner the better. While there are beautiful and oh-so-realistic wallpaper options, the reality is that if you are planning to give your place a more rustic style, there are very few wallpapers that will make this happen. Just so you can have a better idea, in order to cover a wall that is 10 feet long, it will cost you $400 on average, plus the results won’t be half as impressive as installing a brick wall.

• A Bubbly Project: Wallpaper looks so easy to install, right? What could possibly go wrong? You grab the paper, put on some glue, and stick it to the wall. Well, not really. Installing wallpaper requires some practice and knowledge as well. Think about this: the patterns need to match, the cuts between the rolls need to be almost imperceptible, and there needs to be no bubbles! This last step to remember will probably be the most important one; you need to be very careful with the way you lay out the paper in order to avoid any patch of air that could ruin your whole design.

• Let’s Change It: Okay, so you’ve decided to go with the wallpaper option and now want to change the design. Removing wallpaper is probably one of those things that nobody tells you about when you are installing it. It’s like when you are having kids, everybody loves and celebrates the idea of the newborn at the beginning, but nobody tells you the real deal of having one! You get the idea. Striping the wallpaper will take a lot of patience and will most likely ruin your wall. So, just keep that in mind when evaluating the best option for your place.

In the end, using one product over the other will depend on your needs or specific situation. Before you jump on it, evaluate all the pros and cons of both options and choose the one that better fits you. If you decide to go with brick, our Orlando masonry team will be glad to help you choose the best material and supplies for your project. For more useful tips and information in all things masonry or pavers, don’t forget to visit our blog. If you have questions, we are here to help. Contact us by calling 407-499-8024 or by filling out our online contact form.