If you’re planning a renovation, it’s not just the fittings and furniture that need to be decided on. It’s also worth exploring various design options for the walls in advance. In particular, the decision between plaster and wallpaper is often made hastily – without considering that the choice affects not only the look of the walls, but also the amount of work involved in the renovation, the practicality for everyday use and the design flexibility over the years.
To find the right solution, the following questions, for example, are helpful: What is the condition of the wall surface? What look are you aiming for? And how will the room be used in future? Depending on the situation, Erfurt wallpapers not only offer a wide range of visual possibilities but also provide a sensible alternative to plaster. They really come into their own, particularly on uneven surfaces.
Whilst plaster requires a great deal of preparatory work, we can often achieve the desired result more easily with wallpaper. A smooth plaster surface usually requires several rounds of filling and sanding. Wallpaper – depending on the type – is considerably more forgiving: textured varieties such as woodchip reliably conceal minor imperfections, thereby significantly reducing the amount of preparatory work required. However, even those who prefer a smooth finish can benefit from using wallpaper. Although smooth non-woven wallpaper also requires a levelled surface, in the long term it offers numerous advantages that plaster cannot match. For instance, non-woven wallpaper can bridge any settlement cracks that may occur in new-build properties. Furthermore, smooth non-woven wallpaper – like all Erfurt wallpapers – can be repainted multiple times. So if you opt for white initially, you can easily introduce colour later on without having to prepare the wall again. Furthermore, wall coverings influence your sense of well-being. ‘Bare’ walls often cause rooms to echo, whilst wallpapered surfaces are generally perceived as acoustically pleasant. The same applies to cosiness: plaster surfaces radiate a noticeable chill, whilst wallpaper creates a warm atmosphere, particularly close to the walls.
Last but not least, it’s worth considering how the space is used. In hallways, children’s bedrooms and anywhere else where walls are subject to heavy wear and tear, wallpaper is a good choice, as minor knocks – unlike with plaster – are hardly noticeable. At the same time, (smooth) non-woven wallpaper can be easily removed from the wall if necessary, whereas plaster has to be laboriously sanded down. Find out more at www.erfurt.com.
