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We hang wallpaper accent walls in Fort Lauderdale homes, including choosing the wall, prepping the surface and matching the pattern. In South Florida's humid climate, the right paper, adhesive and wall prep matter as much as the design you pick.
An accent wall puts wallpaper on a single wall so it stands out from the rest of the room. It's a practical way to add pattern, texture or color without committing a whole space to one design. It also uses less material and takes less time than papering an entire room. We install accent walls in Fort Lauderdale homes, from condos near the beach to single-family houses farther inland. Our base in Pompano Beach is about 9 miles north, so getting to your home is simple. Below is what to think about before you choose a wall and a paper, and how the work gets done.
Picking the Wall That Works
The best accent wall is usually the one your eye lands on first when you walk in. In a living room, that's often the wall behind the sofa or around a fireplace or media unit. In a bedroom, it's typically the wall behind the headboard. Dining rooms, entryways and powder rooms also work well because they're small enough for a bold pattern to feel intentional.
We look at a few things before recommending a wall: how many windows, doors and outlets interrupt it, how light hits it during the day, and whether the surface is flat. A wall broken up by several openings can still work. It just needs a pattern that hides the cuts instead of drawing attention to them.
Materials Suited to Fort Lauderdale's Humidity
Fort Lauderdale has a tropical climate with no fully dry season. May through October is hot, humid and wet, with frequent afternoon thunderstorms. November into April is warmer and drier. Moisture in the air affects how paper and paste behave, both during installation and for years afterward.
For most accent walls here, we suggest papers that tolerate humidity well. We also use an adhesive matched to the paper type rather than a one-size-fits-all paste. These options tend to perform well in local homes:
- Vinyl or vinyl-coated papers, which resist moisture and wipe clean
- Non-woven papers, which are breathable, stable and easier to remove later
- Grasscloth and other natural fibers, best kept to rooms with steady air conditioning and away from bathrooms
- Peel-and-stick options for renters or short-term looks, applied to a properly primed wall
How We Install an Accent Wall
A single wall shows every flaw, so the prep and layout take as much care as the hanging itself. Here's how a typical installation goes:
- Inspect the wall for moisture, cracks, old paper residue or glossy paint
- Patch, sand and apply a wallpaper primer so the paper bonds evenly and can be removed cleanly later
- Plan the layout so the pattern is centered on the wall or on a focal point like a bed or fireplace
- Hang each strip with matched seams, trimming carefully around outlets, switches and trim
- Clean paste off the surface and walk through the finished wall with you
Timing Your Project Around the Weather
Accent walls are interior work, so they can be done any time of year. Still, a few seasonal points are worth knowing. During the humid summer months, we pay close attention to indoor conditions. Keeping your air conditioning running before, during and after installation helps the paste cure evenly and reduces the chance of seams lifting.
The Atlantic hurricane season runs from June 1 to November 30. If a storm is approaching, we may reschedule so you can focus on preparing your home. After a storm, we'll check walls for any signs of moisture before hanging new paper.
Neighborhoods and Nearby Areas We Serve
We work throughout Fort Lauderdale in Broward County, including ZIP codes 33301, 33304, 33305, 33306, 33308, 33309, 33311, 33312, 33315 and 33316. We also install accent walls in nearby Wilton Manors, Oakland Park, Lauderdale Lakes, Lauderdale-by-the-Sea and North Lauderdale.
If you're not sure which wall or paper to choose, we can talk through options based on your room, its light and how you use the space.
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