Italian Paint or Wallpaper? Which Wall Suits Which?

If you want pattern, choose wallpaper; if you want texture and depth, choose Italian paint. The short rule: Italian paint for a wide, flat wall that catches the light; wallpaper for a wall that needs pattern to give it character or that will be redone often.

Choosing wall by wall

• TV wall: Italian paint; it gives a seamless surface around cables and niches.
• Behind the bed: wallpaper; pattern and a soft texture suit a bedroom.
• Entrance and hallway: Italian paint or wipeable vinyl wallpaper.
• Child's room: wallpaper; it is easily changed as the child grows.
• Bathroom and kitchen: decorative paint with a protective coat, or vinyl-surfaced wallpaper.
• Columns, curves and niches: Italian paint; wallpaper shows seams on these surfaces.

Renewal

Wallpaper is stripped and replaced. Italian paint is permanent; changing it means a primer and a new coat on top.

The condition of the wall

Non-woven wallpaper covers a hairline crack. Glossy marmorino needs a perfectly flat wall.

Can both be used in the same room?

Yes, and that is often the most balanced result: decorative paint on one wall, plain or finely patterned wallpaper opposite. Erdağ Yapı does both decorative paint and wallpaper installation; you can see wallpaper designs at ithalduvarkagit.com.