Is Paint or Wallpaper Better for an Office?

In an office the best solution is usually to use both: paint in the large work areas, wallpaper in reception and meeting rooms, and paint over glass textile in busy corridors.

Choosing by area

• Open plan: washable paint; the corporate colour is easy to apply and to touch up.
• Reception: vinyl-surfaced wallpaper, decorative paint or a logo wall.
• Meeting room: textured wallpaper or acoustic panels; they reduce echo.
• Corridors and shared areas: glass textile and paint; it resists knocks and is repainted without removal.
• Executive office: fabric-effect or patterned wallpaper.

The advantage of paint in an office

It is quick to apply, the colour code is matched exactly to the brand guide, and a damaged area is renewed locally.

The advantage of wallpaper in an office

Vinyl-surfaced wallpaper stands up to more wiping than paint and adds texture to the wall. In a rented office it can be stripped and the wall painted when you leave.

Which makes sense in a rented office?

If the lease requires reinstatement, paint with wallpaper on a single wall is the least costly solution.

Which wallpaper suits an office?

Products with a non-woven backing, a vinyl surface and a documented fire class. You can see designs at ithalduvarkagit.com and request a survey from our office renovation page.