Why hiring an experienced wallpaper installer saves money in the long run
By:
Juan Palacio
On
10/10/2025Reading time:
12 min
Summary:
Wallpaper installation is a precise craft that requires experience, attention to detail, and proper technique. As a professional wallpaper installer serving Kitchener, Waterloo, Cambridge, Guelph, Mississauga, Toronto, Hamilton, and the Niagara region, I’ve seen firsthand how costly mistakes can be when wallpaper is installed incorrectly. From visible seams and air bubbles to damaged materials and lack of warranty, choosing a cheap installer often leads to expensive repairs. This article explains why professional wallpaper installation protects your investment and delivers lasting results.
Wallpaper installation is very different from painting. Once wallpaper is on the wall, there is little room for error.
Whether it’s a residential home in Waterloo, a condo in Toronto, or a commercial office in Mississauga, wallpaper is often a significant investment. High-quality wallpapers, murals, and commercial wallcoverings require precision, patience, and experience to install correctly.
This is why hiring a professional wallpaper installer matters.
Wallpaper materials are expensive and unforgiving
Modern wallpaper installation often involves custom-printed murals, textured wallcoverings, or specialty materials that cannot be reused once damaged.
In our work across Kitchener, Cambridge, GTA, and the Niagara region, we frequently see projects where wallpaper was wasted due to poor installation techniques such as:
Incorrect pattern alignment
Stretching or tearing the material
Improper adhesive application
Cutting panels incorrectly
When wallpaper is damaged, it usually needs to be reordered, which increases costs and delays the project.
Cheap installation often means no warranty
One of the biggest risks of hiring a low-cost wallpaper installer is the lack of warranty.
Many installers offer no workmanship guarantee and may not return if issues appear after the job is complete.
At Pigmentos Decor, we provide warranty-backed wallpaper installation, giving clients confidence that their investment is protected. This applies to both residential and commercial wallpaper installation projects across Toronto, the GTA, KW region, and Niagara.
A warranty reflects experience, accountability, and pride in craftsmanship.
Seam alignment requires experience and attention to detail
Perfect seams are one of the clearest signs of professional wallpaper installation.
An experienced wallpaper installer understands:
How different wallpaper materials behave
How wall conditions affect seam alignment
How to manage complex patterns across multiple walls
Poor seam work leads to visible joints and misaligned patterns that immediately reduce the visual impact of the space.
From feature walls in Guelph homes to large-scale installations in Toronto offices, seam precision makes all the difference.
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