CAN I PUT WALLPAPER ON TEXTURED WALLS?

The gotelé is quite cheap and easy to apply. That is why it is common for you to find it in a large multitude of homes. However, over time aesthetic taste has changed and this way of treating walls is no longer preferred.

Smooth walls are preferred as it contributes to clarity in the shapes of the spaces. The roughness of the gotelé does not fit with a large part of the decorative styles that seek cleaner spaces with uniform colors. In addition, in many cases it is perceived as a way to hide poor finishes in the construction of a home.

On the other hand, the textured finish makes it difficult to clean the room. It is a point where dust and dirt can accumulate. Additionally, continuous rubbing in certain areas can cause wear, resulting in an unappealing and uneven appearance.

"The textured plaster greatly limits the design of spaces. The irregular surface does not allow for the creation of other types of textures using different paints. But if there is one thing that has definitely caused the decline of textured plaster, it has undoubtedly been the use of wallpaper."

Putting wallpaper over textured plaster is possible if the wall is treated properly.

Surely you are wondering if it is possible to place wallpaper directly over the textured finish. The answer, in principle, is no. It requires a smooth and even surface for it to be properly applied and provide the right results.

One of the first reasons is the way in which the wallpaper is placed on the wall. If there are irregularities, it may be slightly raised, especially in the joint areas. It also runs the risk of tearing since the textured finish may have small peaks that end up ripping the material.

On the other hand, the drawing or design of the wallpaper will not look very attractive due to the roughness of the stucco. Shadows are created that will prevent the smallest details from being perceived clearly. Some areas will be somewhat deformed and there may even be small wrinkles. This will become more evident when the wallpaper contains geometric shapes.

Does this mean that if your wall has a textured finish you will never be able to put up wallpaper? No, that is an absolute statement. If the wallpaper is thick enough and the texture is small enough, you will achieve good results.

There are also techniques that help you resolve the irregularities of the gotelé so you can apply the wallpaper without issues. You can sand the wall until you achieve a sufficiently smooth surface, or you can cover it to make it disappear.

Therefore, if you have decided to put wallpaper in your house and you have textured walls, you don't have to give up hope; it can be applied if you do it the right way and treat the surface beforehand. This way, you will be able to achieve the design you want for your home.

The wallpaper will give your home much more visual richness. You will be surprised by the change that occurs when you stop seeing the textured finish and start seeing all kinds of shapes and colors. Without a doubt, it is a highly recommended design resource.

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