ᐅ Wallpapering the Stairwell or Would It Be Better to Plaster It?

Soon we will start the interior finishing, specifically plastering and wallpapering. I want to do both myself and have already chosen certain products. I am still unsure about the hallway, though. Should I use a textured wallpaper or would plaster be better? I assume the walls in the hallway will be subject to more wear and get dirty more easily. So, would plaster be the better option? What did you use in your homes?

You are right in assuming that a staircase is subject to heavier use; cracks in wallpaper are very noticeable there. I would recommend plaster; it is also easier to repair.

The house renovation is also on my agenda. The stairwell will be replastered, and wallpaper is not suitable here. At first, I considered fiberglass wallpaper, but I discarded that idea because it comes in long rolls. That’s not so easy to handle.

I want to do it myself, and I think it will be a flock plaster finish.

Hello,

Definitely plaster the stairwell. Wallpapering is a lot of hard work, and textured wallpaper wears out quickly. I applied a textured plaster, and with that, I have peace of mind for several years.

Best regards

I applied a textured plaster. At first, I wanted to use a trowel, but I couldn’t manage it. I applied this textured plaster with a roller, and it worked quite well.

Only in the corners were there minor issues. I couldn’t reach those areas properly with the roller, so I finished them with a brush.

We also have textured plaster on our house, and it has lasted for 7 years and still looks absolutely good. So I can definitely recommend it.