is it safe to install wallpaper in my bathroom?

Question

i heard installing wallpaper in a bathroom is not a good idea because mold can develop. i live in florida but wanted something other then paint which is boring.

Answer 1

You can install wall paper but its real hard to maintain if you don't put it up correctly. The moisture can cause the glue to fail and you did all that work for nothing.

Suggestion: Instead of wall paper, why not try a textured wall? There are many additives you can add to paint to give the wall a 3-dimensional look.

Suggestion 2: You'd be surprised what you can do with paint and some tape. Try doing vertical lines in your bathroom in two different colors. (Ex: Like a dark brown and then a lighter brown). Or even horizontal lines. It's different and can spark peoples interests.

Hope this helps. :O)

Answer 2

Mold can definately grow in moist places where there is no ventilation.

Since you are in a hot climate to begin with it may be hard to keep mold from growing unless your bathroom is below 68 degrees on a daily basis.

I am sure you know mold can cause many cases of alergies and sicknesses.

I would try textures in paints or designs, look into different ways to paint ask your paint dealer for ideas and look at the books at the stores.

I tried to make my kitchen look alittle old world so I used a peach base and then used a burgandy glaze (it it just a clear glaze with a slight transparant color to it)

I painted the peach from ceiling to floor and then used the glaze mid way up the wall to the floor.

I used a wallpaper brush and brushed the glaze doward causing fine lines in the glaze.

It actually looked pretty good.

There are also textures that make your walls look like suede.

You can really make a room by using 2-3 bold colors with a couple of lighter accent colors.

try going to your library and go thru some home decorating books, take a look at how they paint the walls and ceilings and then the trim.

Answer 3

I used to live in Florida, I would recomment not putting up the wallpaper. We purchased a house that had it and found out that it was being held up by hot glue because the paste did not stick. That ruined the walls and after many hours of sanding, finally got it restored. Then we just painted it.

If you are board with paint, use a fabric applique that is tacked to the walls or use a faux finish. There are so many any more. The fabric applique process can be found on hgtv website. Never tried it before, but have had friends that did it and it looked great!

Answer 4

My answer is based on personal experience: Unless you keep humidity very low in your bathroom, mold does tend to grow. I am in TN and keep a clean house but finally gave up and removed the wallpaper. Underneath where I couldn't see, the mold was growing into the sheetrock so had to tear it all out too.

Perhaps use borders only, or stencilling, or various painting techniques that make textures or patterns.

Answer 5

There are wallpapers specifically designed for kitchens and bathrooms and if you have it properly done, you shouldn't have an issue. I have had wallpaper in previous baths and never experienced mold. More important that you have it done right so moisture doesn't become an issue or peeling.

Answer 6

its not really recommended. since theres alot of moisture build up in the bathroom its possible that the glue wont hold to the wallpaper. ive seen it, but most people either tile or paint

Answer 7

It isn't advisable cuz it'll start to peel from all the humidity in the bathroom from taking baths and showers!

Answer 8

use a faux finish on paint...doesn't have to be boring and you can stencil a design to look like paper, but no mold.

Answer 9

If you have a vent fan then there should be no problem